A New Chapter for Sun Chief Express

UWL's Sun Chief Express - Now Powered by ESL

UWL is pleased to announce a new vessel-operator partnership with United Arab Emirates-based Emirates Shipping Line (ESL) on its flagship Sun Chief Express service. The transition to ESL as vessel operator marks a strategic step forward, enabling the service to scale capacity while maintaining industry-leading speed and schedule integrity.

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RELIABILITY

Set it and forget it.
Yes, even in 2025.


No Blank Sailings

Long-term schedules posted 9 months in advance


Fixed-Day Sailings

Fortnightly Departures

In-house 300,000+ sq. ft. warehouse in Tacoma for export staging & transload

SPEED

Our #1 priority is to provide the fastest overall transit in the market today.


18 days to Haiphong
21 days to Ho Chi Minh
28 days to Da Nang
26 days to Sihanoukville
29 days to Phnom Penh
30 days to Laem Chabang
31 days to Lat Krabang
32 days to Jakarta


Priority berthing at both origin & destination, fast turn times in port

GUARANTEES

Protected rates. Guaranteed space. Guaranteed equipment.


Dedicated equipment pool with 6,000+ containers, including:

  • 40' high cubes
  • 20' standard containers
  • 500+ modern reefer containers

New, fast 2,700+ TEU eco-vessels, average age < 2 years old

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Talk to Sales: 206-800-8556

 

 

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Sun Chief Sailing Schedule

View scheduled sailings

See when our ships are on the move. Easily view ETAs, ETDs, Cut-Off Dates and other important information in our convenient sailing schedule.

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Reefer Services

Refrigerated cargo transportation ​between Seattle and Vietnam, Cambodia & Thailand

With new eco vessels, reefers fitted with the latest technology, and a carrier who has been in the business since the 1970s, our refrigerated shipping solution is backed by the tools, tech, and expertise to ensure your refrigerated cargo arrives on time and in peak condition.

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NEW!

Southeast Alaska Frozen Cargo Logistics Services

Seafood exporters - We are now positioning reefer equipment in Juneau, Ketchikan, Petersburg, and Sitka upon request for fast and reliable export of your frozen seafood products to Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, and Thailand.

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Refrigerated Transportation

Cold Chain Solutions from Farm to Shelf

Whether you are shipping produce, protein, or seafood, this premium service provides the speed, guarantees, and predictability needed to reliably transport your time- and temperature-sensitive cargo from farm to shelf.

COMMODITIES

  • Fruits & Vegetables
  • Cherries & Tree Fruit
  • Potatoes & Frozen French Fries
  • Protein
  • Seafood
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PRODUCE

Refrigerated export cargo transportation solutions for fruit & vegetables

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PROTEIN

Refrigerated export shipping solutions for beef, pork, & poultry producers

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SEAFOOD

Refrigerated export transportation services for the seafood industry

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Our Team

 Meet the Sun Chief Express Operations Team

 

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Duncan Wright

UWL

President of UWL & Co-CEO of World Group

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Jane Colazzo

UWL

Senior Vice President
Enterprise

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Chris Krawczyk

UWL

Vice President
National Sales

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Evan Hartman

UWL

Vice President
International Operations

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Peter Vigil

UWL

Director
Refrigerated Services

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Shannon Dillinger

UWL

Director
International Services

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Ivy Hu

UWL

Manager
Equipment Control

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Maisie Rotuno, LCB

UWL

Director
Business Process & Training
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