While the PNW does offer owners and operators a quick turn around and better proximity to destination markets, Pacific freight rates are quite a bit softer than rates from Center Gulf ports.

• 尽管西北太平洋沿岸的船舶所有者及港口经营者拥有往返迅速及更容易接近目的市场的优势，但太平洋的运价与中心海湾相比还是显得有些疲软。