Ship Ocean Container Freight from Dalian to Tacoma
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Dalian to Tacoma FCL Container Rates
Compare FCL container rates from Dalian, China to Tacoma, United States. Save $200+ per container. We handle FCL ocean freight bookings and drayage from Tacoma.
20' Container
$1,189
40' Container
$1,483
40' HC Container
$1,483
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Recent news affecting the Dalian to Tacoma trade route
Updated: Oct 2, 2025
Tariffs, Trade, and Tacoma: Navigating Global Shifts in 2025
In early 2025, escalating trade tensions and tariffs up to 145% on Chinese goods caused volatility in global supply chains, leading to a 19% year-over-year increase in container volumes at the Northwest Seaport Alliance, driven by importers frontloading shipments ahead of tariffs. Export volumes remained flat, indicating a shift in market dynamics at the Port of Tacoma.
Tariffs are paused. Will the ports of Seattle, Tacoma rebound?
The U.S. and China temporarily reduced tariffs in 2025, but the impact on the ports of Seattle and Tacoma is still unfolding. The ports are managing higher-than-normal imports due to earlier rushes before tariffs took effect, with some early signs of slowdown such as blank sailings, which indicate ships skipping ports due to insufficient cargo.
Expected decline in shipping from China and its impact
Port of Tacoma president John McCarthy expects a decline in shipping from China due to 145% tariffs, which may lead to job losses and fewer products on store shelves. The Northwest Seaport Alliance, managing the Ports of Seattle and Tacoma, handles 51% of its imports from China, making the tariff impact significant for the regional economy and port workers.
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Container Weight Limits: 20' containers support up to 20,000kg payload, while 40' containers support up to 25,000kg payload. We provide professional cargo handling and documentation support for all shipments.
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