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Northwest Intermodal ConferenceWhen: May 19 - 20, 2008
Where: Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center
Presented by Cargo Business News and hosted by the Port of Tacoma, the 2008 Northwest Intermodal Conference is coming to Tacoma this May! The two-day conference will focus on business strategies and logistic solutions in response to intermodal challenges. It promises to be a great opportunity for exchanging information, networking and exploring future collaboration.
Great White Fleet 100th Anniversary When: May 20 - 21, 2008
Where: Terminal 30
On May 20, 2008, two Navy Ships will parade into the Port of Seattle with a flyover of Navy aircraft at noon. There will be ship tours on May 21. Tour times to be announced later. Presented by the U.S. Navy League.
One hundred years ago, the Great White Fleet departed Hampton Roads, Virginia, becoming the first and only global naval voyage in history. In 1907, President Theodore Roosevelt sent a portion of the Atlantic fleet on a world tour to test naval readiness, establish global presence and generate international goodwill. The participating ships, painted white except for gilded scrollwork on their bows, later became known as the "Great White Fleet." This deployment demonstrated to the world that the United States had arrived as a significant, outward-looking world power with peaceful intent toward every nation.
Ship Canal Clean Up When: May 31, 2008
Where: Fishermen's Terminal
Seattle Marine Business Coalition (SMBC), in partnership with the Port of Seattle and Puget Soundkeeper Alliance, is sponsoring a Ship Canal Cleanup from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Skiffs, kayaks, tugs and pleasure craft will carry volunteers who will scoop trash with nets. SMBC will host a seafood barbecue afterward at noon. To participate, contact Lise Kenworthy at (206) 270-8535 or at lisekenworthy@comcast.net.
2008 Annual Community Meetings
When: Wednesday, June 4, 5:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Where: Port of Seattle Headquarters Atrium, Pier 69
When: Thursday, June 5, 5:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Where: Sea-Tac Airport, Airport Office Building Conference Center, International Auditorium
Faster Freight - Cleaner AirWhen: September 17 - 18, 2008, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Bell Harbor International Conference Center
Plan on attending this exciting summit designed to highlight innovative programs, policies and technologies now being implemented in the Puget Sound region to improve efficiency and reduce air quality impacts of the goods movement industry.