Westwood Shipping Lines
Alex Gates is an experienced IT professional with a robust background in application development and business analysis. Currently serving as a Senior IT Applications Developer at Northwest Hardwoods since August 2022, Alex also holds the position of IT Senior Business Analyst at Westwood Shipping Lines since August 2021. Prior roles include Business Application Developer at Northwest Hardwoods from August 2020 to August 2021 and Senior Programmer Analyst at Auto Warehousing Company, Inc. from December 2004 to August 2020. Alex has completed a Project Management Certificate at Pierce College at Puyallup between 2017 and 2018 and attended the Computer Learning Center from 1997 to 1998.
Westwood Shipping Lines
Westwood Shipping Lines is owned by Swire Shipping, part of the Swire Group. Westwood operates a fleet of vessels in the North Pacific, providing marine transportation between the Pacific Northwest and North Asia. The international shipping company generates $400M in revenue. The corporate office is in the South Hill area of Puyallup, Washington. Our approach to success is our personal service and versatility combined with reliable schedules and superior handling capabilities to safely transport your cargo. Oversized cargo, containers, breakbulk, and forest products sail together on Westwood ships. Our flexible ship design permits safe and efficient handling of all types of cargo – no matter how bulky or fragile. Westwood's people make the difference. Our dedicated customer service and delivery teams provide a personalized approach that is unique in today's transportation environment.