Marine Barging Port of Seattle

Marine Barging Moves More with Less Impact

Serving the Port of Seattle

Our barge operations divert over 10,000 TEUs annually to the Port of Seattle.

By integrating marine, rail, and trucking connections, we provide seamless cargo movement into domestic and international markets.


Marine barging is the largest division at Pacific Terminals, delivering efficient, environmentally responsible transportation between regional markets and our Seattle terminal. As Washington State’s only covered break-bulk barge service, we provide protected, high-volume cargo movement with seamless transitions to rail, truck, or container. The result is a faster, more flexible supply chain—built to support both domestic and international distribution with reduced environmental impact.


Cargo Capabilities

  • Import apparel
  • Mining supplies and super sacks
  • Heavy equipment
  • High-value industrial cargo


Barge Whidbey – Key Specifications

  • Length Overall: 194 ft.
  • Beam: 50 ft.
  • Draft: 9 ft.
  • Deckhouse Interior: 176’ x 44’ x 17’
  • Built: 1975

PORT TOWNSEND TO PORT OF SEATTLE

Why Barge?

Operational & Environmental Advantages

  • Significant fuel and emissions reduction
  • Lower carbon footprint per ton moved
  • Reduced highway congestion
  • Efficient high-volume cargo transfer
  • Protected, covered break-bulk service

Pacific Terminals is the only covered break-bulk barge service in Washington State—delivering a level of protection, efficiency, and environmental performance unmatched in the region.


Competitive Pricing Model

We apply an owner-operator philosophy to marine transport. By contracting tug services on a per-trip basis rather than owning and operating tugboats, we maintain operational flexibility and cost efficiency.


The result: highly competitive barge rates without sacrificing service quality.