Beneficial cargo owners can discover ways to avoid delays, increase turn times and reduce costs during peak shipping season with The Northwest Seaport Alliance’s 7 Tips for a Successful Peak Season.

Released today, the tip sheet seeks to help importers and exporters make their operations as efficient as possible during the busy peak shipping season. The suggestions include:

  • Regularly communicating with supply chain partners, particularly chassis providers
  • Taking advantage of extended gate hours offered by marine terminals
  • Adjusting warehouse receiving hours to improve productivity
  • Coordinating truck dispatch schedules to match the days terminal operations are historically less busy
  • Using online tools to check terminal information, cargo availability and booking status

View all 7 Tips for a Successful Peak Season.