Major U.S. ocean gateway

Ocean freight through Northwest Seaport Alliance

Ocean freight through the Seattle and Tacoma gateway for containerized cargo, vehicles and commercial shipments, with port and inland routing review. We coordinate the international ocean leg and review eligible inland transport based on the shipment details.

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Port and route planning

Seattle and Tacoma operate as a shared marine cargo gateway through the Northwest Seaport Alliance. Include the specific terminal and booking information because the actual port location affects pickup and delivery planning.

Provide the cargo location, destination ZIP, equipment, ready date and any rail or trucking needs. Carrier schedules and inland connections are confirmed for each shipment.

What to include in your request

Pickup or cargo-ready location and destination ZIP code
Cargo description, dimensions, total weight and value
Container size or service type (FCL, LCL, vehicle or RoRo request)
Target dates, port or terminal details, and any carrier booking number

Carrier acceptance, routing, schedules, port handling, transit estimates and inland delivery are verified for each shipment before confirmation.

Freight forwarding with shipment-specific confirmation

Smiles Logistics Group reviews cargo, documentation, equipment and origin and destination requirements before quoting. Final service depends on carrier acceptance and the routing available for the cargo and dates. Customs clearance, duties, taxes, terminal charges and destination services are included only when they are specifically listed in your quote.

For shipments that need domestic pickup or delivery, staff will confirm whether trucking or rail service is available for the locations and equipment involved.

Learn about our ocean freight services

Ready to check your route?

Send us the origin, destination, cargo details and requested dates. We will review the route and quote the services available for your shipment.

Start an ocean request

Ocean forwarding is provided by Smart Move Logistics DBA Smiles Logistics Group. Office: 2646 Highway Ave, Suite LL107, Highland, Indiana 46322. Contact inquiry@smileslogistics.com or 219-801-5255.