On 16 February 1928 it was announced that USSB got out of shipping business and disposed of its remaining three cargo lines in the Pacific. Oregon Oriental Line was one of these lines and was sold together with 11 ships it operated to a concern headed by Kenneth D. Dawson, owner of Columbia Pacific Shipping Co. for . As part of the transaction, West Niger was valued at . The acquired ships were to be operated by the newly formed States Steamship Co., and as part of the transfer were also renamed after states, with West Niger becoming Nevada. At the time of acquisition, West Niger was still on her way from Far East and did not reach Portland until June 12. After discharging her cargo, the freighter was put into dock for examination and repairs, following which she loaded cargo for her next trip and left for her first journey under new ownership in early July. The ship continued sailing on the same route between Portland and Japanese and Chinese ports through the end of her career.
