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2004 Press Releases

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December 20, 2004
Sea-Tac To Add "Cell Phone Lot" To Ease Pick-Up of Arriving Passengers
Drivers can wait in nearby lot until arriving passengers call on cell for pick-up

December 14, 2004
Port of Seattle, SSA sign new lease for Terminal 25
Record cargo volumes at the Port of Seattle are driving demand for more container terminal space in the harbor

December 6, 2004
Isaki to Join Port of Seattle

November 23, 2004
Record Growth Drives Capital Investments in Port's 2005 Budget - Levy Rate Remains Flat

November 22, 2004
Port of Seattle Breaks Cargo Handling Record

November 18, 2004
Port of Seattle's Dinsmore to co-Chair APEC

November 8, 2004
Port Completes Subway System Ahead of Schedule and Under Budget
- Planned $161 million renovation is $2 million under budget and two years early -

November 3, 2004
Flap Jacks To Fly at Sea-Tac Airport
-Port of Seattle Fire Department to hold annual pancake breakfast for Burn Foundation-

November 3, 2004
Port of Seattle posts record month for containerized cargo
On pace for best year ever

October 29, 2004
Port of Seattle cruise business makes economic, environmental gains in '04

October 19, 2004
Mix of uses proposed for Port's North Bay site

October 8, 2004
Port of Seattle Web Site Judged Among Best

October 6, 2004
Port chooses Anthony's for New Restaurant at Shilshole

September 30, 2004
Seattle offers Shore Power for Cruise Ships
Air emissions will drop by 30 percent when ships are docked

September 24, 2004
New Art Exhibit Opens at Sea-Tac Airport
Northwest Photography by Benham Gallery is Featured

September 14, 2004
Port Receives Phoenix Award for Environmental, Economic Improvements at Terminal 18

September 9, 2004
Port of Seattle economic-impact study shows significant job and revenue growth

September 2, 2004
Senator Patty Murray Announces Completion of Test Phase of Operation Safe Commerce, Discusses Project Findings

August 19, 2004
Port Responds to ACC Action

August 5, 2004
Record Amounts of Air Freight Moving Through Sea-Tac
-Biggest growth in international freight market-

August 2, 2004
Port Receives Federal Grant for Economic Development

July 21, 2004
Sea-Tac Airport Receives Additional $61.9 Million Funding for Runway
- Senator Patty Murray works on behalf of the Port of Seattle to gain additional funding -

July 14, 2004
Port of Seattle Prepares for Growing Container Volumes

June 8, 2004
In the Air and on the Sea, Port of Seattle Marks Milestones

May 25, 2004
Sea-Tac Opens New Central Security Checkpoint Wednesday, May 26
- New Checkpoint replaces B Concourse Checkpoint; part of the Central Terminal Expansion -

May 25, 2004
Strong April Trade Volumes Keep Port of Seattle on Growth Track
WPPA Forecast calls for container volume to double by 2025

May 14, 2004
WASHINGTON SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS THIRD RUNWAY ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN
-Construction to resume this summer, completion set for 2008-

May 11, 2004
Low Summer Rates for Recreational Boats at Fishermen's Terminal

May 10, 2004
Circling Drivers Add To Traffic Troubles On Sea-Tac's Pickup Drive
- Backups at baggage claim create gridlock, delay departing travelers also -

May 10, 2004
Seattle's 2004 Cruise Season:
- More Ships, More Passengers, More Economic Benefits -

May 4, 2004
Sea-Tac Airport Director Announces Plans To Leave Seattle; New Airport Director Appointed

April 21, 2004
New Protections Enacted for Washington's Marine Waters

April 21, 2004
Sea-Tac Baggage Claim Drive & Hourly Parking To Close Overnight
- Repaving project expected to be complete by mid-morning Thurs -

April 15, 2004
Sea-Tac Airport Opening First New Terminal in 30 Years
- Stunning Arrivals Hall, Northwest Art, & 14 Gates Greet Travelers -

April 13, 2004
Cruise Ships bring more jobs, business and taxes to region

April 7, 2004
Port of Seattle Announces Additional Air Service to Taipei
- China Airlines to provide three weekly trips to Sea-Tac -

March 31, 2004
First Portions of Sea-Tac's Concourse A To Open
- South security checkpoint moves to ticketing level, some ticket counters open -

March 22, 2004
Port Energy, Water Conservation Efforts Pay Big Dividends
- Funds from city of Seattle, Bonneville Power to augment airport programs -

March 17, 2004
Spring Break Arrives at Sea-Tac
- More than 100,000 passengers possible on Thursday & Friday -

March 15, 2004
Senator Murray Marks the Start of Operation Safe Commerce

March 3, 2004
New 9-1-1 Center Opens at Sea-Tac Airport
- Combined communications facility includes Emergency Operations Center -

March 1, 2004
Port of Seattle Appoints Strout Deputy CEO

February 11, 2004
Seattle's Seaport Makes Gains in 2003

January 29, 2004
Port Selects AT&T Wireless To Provide Cellular & Wi-Fi at Sea-Tac Airport

January 26, 2004
Sea-Tac Baristas Recycle Two Tons of Coffee Grounds Monthly

January 23, 2004
Sea-Tac Construction Brings New Numbers To Baggage Claim Carousels

January 21, 2004
Port of Seattle Bonds Garner High Ratings

January 13, 2004
Port of Seattle Commission names 2004 officers