Strategic Objectives
Position the Puget Sound region as a premier international logistics hub- Grow seaport annual container volume to more than 3.5 million TEUs.
- Structure our relationship with Washington ports to optimize infrastructure investments and financial returns.
- Triple air cargo volume to 750,000 metric tons.
- Triple the value of our outbound cargo to over $50 billion.
- Double the economic value of the fishing and maritime cluster.
Advance this region as a leading tourism destination and business gateway- Make Seattle-Tacoma International Airport the West Coast “Gateway of Choice” for international travel.
- Double the number of international flights and destinations.
- Meet the region’s air transportation needs at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for the next 25 years and encourage the cost-effective expansion of domestic and international passenger and cargo service.
- Double the economic value of cruise traffic to Washington state.
Use our influence as an institution to promote small business growth and workforce development- Increase the proportion of funds spent by the Port with qualified small business firms on construction, goods and services to 40 percent of the eligible dollars spent.
- Increase workforce training, job and business opportunities for local communities in maritime, trade, travel and logistics.
Be the greenest, and most energy efficient port in North America- Meet all increased energy needs through conservation and renewable sources.
- Meet or exceed agency requirements for storm water leaving Port-owned or operated facilities.
- Reduce air pollutants and carbon emissions, specifically: -- Reduce air pollutant emissions by 50 percent from 2005 levels. -- Reduce carbon emissions from all Port operations by 50 percent from 2005 levels and reduce aircraft-related carbon emissions at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport by 25 percent.
- Anchor the Puget Sound urban industrial land use to prevent sprawl in less developed areas.
- Restore, create, and enhance 40 additional acres of habitat in the Green/Duwamish watershed and Elliott Bay.
The Port of Seattle will use its real estate, capital assets and financial capabilities to accomplish the Century Agenda. These are tools to thoughtfully steward, rather than areas well-suited for specific 25-year goals.
Actions
Port staff have identified and outlined in their business plans the action steps to advance progress toward achieving the Century Agenda Vision, Strategies and Objectives. These actions highlight the Port’s individual business lines’ contributions to the Century Agenda effort while developing and maintaining focus on their core businesses. These actions are included and approved in the 2013 budget.
Review the Commission Approved 2013 budget here.
2011 Century Agenda Meeting Audio and Video
Meeting Audio - July 12, Attracting Next Generation Industries Roundtable
Streaming Video - July 12, Attracting Next Generation Industries Roundtable
Meeting Audio - August 9, Achieving our Environmental Values Roundtable