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December 19, 2003
Shippers Rank Port of Seattle #1

November 25, 2003
Port's 2004 Budget Focuses on Infrastructure Investments

November 14, 2003
Shippers Rank Port of Seattle #1

November 4, 2003
Port of Seattle's 2003 Cruise Season Sets New Records

October 16, 2003
Port Commission approves planning funds for North Bay
First step in redevelopment of Interbay property

October 10, 2003
Port to Ink Sea-Tac Concession Contracts with 11 New Vendors
25% of revenue expected to be from disadvantaged business enterprises

October 6, 2003
Port of Seattle Rolls Out New Online Billing and Payment Programs

August 20, 2003
New Service at Airport Garage Assists Disabled People
Valet Parking Provides Escorts / Assistance to People with Disabilities

August 13, 2003
Port Announces new lease with SCS Refrigerated Services

August 13, 2003
Commission gives preliminary approval to Shilshole renovation

August 13, 2003
Port of Seattle sells warehouses to Charlie's Produce

August 7, 2003
Airport Taxis, Shuttles Convert to Natural Gas
New contract requires fleet conversions to improve air quality

July 21, 2003
Port of Seattle Takes Delivery of New Container Cranes

July 21, 2003
Operation Safe Commerce: Puget Sound Ports Receive $14.2 million for Security Projects

July 10, 2003
Port of Seattle Projects 40 Percent Increase for Cruise Business in '04

June 24, 2003
Port Updates Cost, Timeline for Third Runway
Timeline and cost in a range, depending on litigation and other delays

June 16, 2003
Summer Arrives at Sea-Tac. Travelers Should Allow Extra Time
Passengers should be at Sea-Tac at least two hours prior to flight departure

June 13, 2003
Operation Safe Commerce and TSA Port Security Grants: Pacific Northwest Ports Receive Port Security Funding

June 10, 2003
Port Commission Endorses Statewide Effort on Boeing 7E7

June 10, 2003
Small Works Online offers Electronic Updates on Port of Seattle Contract Opportunities

June 10, 2003
Bell Harbor Marina Hosts Classic Yacht Rendezvous June 13-15

June 9, 2003
Sea-Tac Urges Travelers To Know What's in Their Carry-on
People often surprised by what security staff find in their bags

June 4, 2003
New Security Corridor Speeds International Arrivals at Sea-Tac
Only those passengers connecting to other flights will now need to be re-screened

May 27, 2003
Port Receives Recycling Award
Washington State Recycling Association Names Sea-Tac "Recycling Business of Year"

May 22, 2003
Sea-Tac Airport to Install More Than 200 Automated External Defibrillators
Lifesaving AEDs to be located throughout main terminal, concourses and satellites

May 20, 2003
Additional Security Measures Implemented at Sea-Tac
Traffic to be slowed approaching the ticketing and baggage claim drives

May 15, 2003
First Portion of Renovated Subway System Open at Sea-Tac
Satellite Transit System project under budget, about two years ahead of schedule

May 12, 2003
Bell Harbor Marina Hosts Classic Yacht Rendezvous June 13-15

May 7, 2003
Sea-Tac Airport To Have Anthony's Restaurant
Three-way deal brings respected local eatery to airport

May 5, 2003
2003 Cruise Season Underway
More than 100 ship calls, 400,000 passengers will come to Seattle

April 16, 2003
Avoid Gridlock at the Locks
Moor at Fishermen's Terminal for Opening Weekend

April 10, 2003
Port of Seattle Expands Fish Sales Policy at Fishermen's Terminal

April 1, 2003
Sea-Tac Airport Earns Perfect Score in Annual FAA Certification
"Zero discrepancies" in six of last seven years

March 19, 2003
Additional Security Measures Implemented at Sea-Tac
Traffic to be slowed approaching the ticketing and baggage claim drives

February 26, 2003
New Leadership for Port of Seattle Police Department

February 20, 2003
SR 518 To Close Saturday Night for Airport Safety Upgrade
10 hour closure to allow installation of new runway navigation equipment

February 6, 2003
Port of Seattle Posts 9 Percent Increase in Container Volumes in 2002

January 30, 2003
Port Removes Vehicle Height Restriction In Sea-Tac Garage
Effective Friday, Jan. 31, vehicles up to seven feet tall will again be accommodated

January 28, 2003
Port of Seattle Chooses Prime Concessionaire for Sea-Tac Airport
Hudson Group chosen to provide strong retail opportunities

January 24, 2003
Port of Seattle Wants Local Shops and Restaurants at Sea-Tac Airport
Interested Vendor Meeting Scheduled Feb. 27

January 14, 2003
Port of Seattle Commission names 2003 officers

January 14, 2003
Port signs Northland Services to long-term lease