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November 12, 2009
US West Coast Ports/Western Rails Announce First-Ever Collaboration at World Shipping Summit in Qingdao, China
Six major US West Coast ports and two major rail companies demonstrate strength of USWC as Global Gateway to America
November 11, 2009
Sea-Tac Recognized as Best “Green” Concessions Among Airports in North America
November 6, 2009
Port of Seattle Announces New Partners in Rail Corridor
King County, Sound Transit, others join in preserving 42-mile line
November 4, 2009
Art Shows Beauty Found in Workaday Objects
“Purposeful Surfaces” exhibit at Port of Seattle headquarters interprets images of working waterfront
October 26, 2009
Seattle Sets New Record for Cruise Ships in 2009
Passenger estimates exceeded by over 30,000
October 20, 2009
Delta Positions Sea-Tac As Major Gateway to Asia
Airline Announces Non-Stops to Beijing and Osaka, Additional Amsterdam Flights
October 12, 2009
Ports of Seattle, Tacoma Strategize for Growth
Two ports tackle challenges, opportunities in changing competitive landscape
October 8, 2009
Port of Seattle Police Arrest Three in Largest Drug Seizure ever at Sea-Tac Airport
Seizure of 11 kilos of cocaine represents one of the largest in region
September 30, 2009
Update Regarding Homeless Encampment at Terminal 107
September 30, 2009
Sea-Tac Airport Simplifies Garage Parking with Ease of Use Pricing and Terminal Direct Option
New Program Begins October 1st
September 30, 2009
Statement Regarding Homeless Encampment at Terminal 107
September 21, 2009
Sea-Tac Runway Nears Reopening as Runway Designation Markers Are Painted Compass Headings "34R" Completed on South End Today
August 28, 2009
ZIM Djibouti, Largest Container Ship to Call Seattle
August 27, 2009
Sea-Tac Airport Awarded $5 Million for Green Electrification Project
U.S. Department of Energy Funding Through Puget Sound Clean Cities Coalition
August 25, 2009
Port of Seattle Declines Nickelsville Request for Extended Stay at Terminal 107
Group must vacate property by September 30th
August 19, 2009
New European Cargo Carrier Lands at Sea-Tac Airport
August 13, 2009
ZIM Los Angeles Makes First Call in Seattle
July 31, 2009
Air Emissions from Ships Decline at Port of Seattle
ABC Fuels program reduces sulfur dioxide 80%, diesel particulate matter 60%
July 30, 2009
Update Regarding Nickelsville Encampment on Port Property
July 28, 2009
Port of Seattle’s Smith Cove Cruise Terminal Provides Cell Phone Lot
July 24, 2009
Statement Regarding Nickelsville Encampment on Port Property
July 24, 2009
Airport Cell Phone Waiting Lot To Re-Open
Larger Lot to Open 9 a.m. Monday, July 27
July 23, 2009
Port of Seattle Celebrates Icelandair Inaugural Flight To Reykjavik
July 22, 2009
Positive Economic Sign: Rental Car Facility Construction Starts Back Up
At least 1,000 workers expected to be employed by year’s end
July 9, 2009
Port Commission Adopts Habitat Restoration Plan
Lower Duwamish River Habitat Restoration Plan balances community and business needs on essential economic waterway
July 1, 2009
Eastside Rail Corridor Statement
July 1, 2009
Northwest Ports Unveil Clean Air Strategy Report
First annual Implementation Report includes progress from ports of Seattle, Tacoma, and Vancouver, BC
June 30, 2009
Port of Seattle to Restart Construction on Sea-Tac Airport Consolidated Rental Car Facility
Commission vote means more than 100 people back on the job as soon as late July
June 25, 2009
Port of Seattle Statement on the Municipal League of King County Port Study Report
June 8, 2009
Sea-Tac Airport Announces Short-Term Closure of Cell Phone Waiting Lot In Anticipation of New, Larger Lot in July
Current lot to close Tuesday, June 9th
May 18, 2009
Proposed Land Exchange with WSDOT to Benefit Future SR 509 Expansion and Sea-Tac Airport Projects
May 15, 2009
Port of Seattle Dedicates New Container Terminal
Facility will generate more jobs, revenue for the region
May 13, 2009
Port of Seattle Police Department
National Peace Officers' Memorial Day Ceremony
May 15 at Sea-Tac Airport Flag Plaza, 9 a.m.
May 4, 2009
Seattle, Tacoma Ports are the Green Gateway for Trade
Carbon footprint for Asian cargo lower even than all-water routes
May 1, 2009
Port of Seattle Police Engage 'Crime Stoppers' to Aid Investigation of Lasering Incidents at Sea-Tac Airport
Story to be Featured on 'Washington's Most Wanted' TV Show
April 30, 2009
Competitiveness, Jobs Top Agenda at Joint Port Meeting
Seattle, Tacoma commissioners identify strategies for increasing regional trade
April 28, 2009
Port of Seattle's Fly Quiet Awards Recognizes Three Sea-Tac Airlines as Good Neighbors
April 23, 2009
Port of Seattle Kicks Off 2009 Cruise Season
10th year in business opens with new Smith Cove Cruise Terminal
April 20, 2009
Celebrate Earth Day at Sea-Tac Airport: Attend Earth Day Environmental Fair & Sustainable Art Exhibit Opening
Everything from green products to recycled clothing and green architecture
April 16, 2009
CMA CGM and Maersk begin new service to Seattle
New joint service will call at Terminal 18 in June
April 14, 2009
Port Commissioners Approve Customer Support, Clean Air Package
Plan will retain jobs, make the Port more competitive
April 1, 2009
Port of Seattle Fire Department Honors 2008 Firefighter of the Year
March 31, 2009
Port of Seattle Proposes Customer Support, Clean Air Package
Plan will retain jobs, make the Port cleaner and more competitive
March 27, 2009
Sea-Tac Airport Aiding Alaska Volcano Eruption Response By Accommodating Increase in International Air Cargo Commerce
Diversions from Anchorage as Much as Three Times More Than Normal Traffic
March 25, 2009
Icelandair to Begin Service to Sea-Tac Airport in July
March 24, 2009
Port Commission Authorizes an Additional $17 million for East Marginal Way Project
March 23, 2009
Port Postpones Rail Corridor Transaction
Continuing bond market difficulties cause delay
March 11, 2009
Carnival Cruise Lines to Begin Seattle Service in 2010
Alaska bound 7-day cruises add to Port of Seattle’s growing cruise business
March 7, 2009
Port of Seattle Police Confirm Arrest in Aircraft Lasering Investigation
No Further Information At This Time Will be Released Beyond Statement Below
March 4, 2009
Port of Seattle Police Honor 2009 Officer of the Year
March 3, 2009
Sea-Tac Airport Receives Best Overall Concessions Program Award from Airport Revenue News
Award is Third of its kind for Sea-Tac Concessions
February 17, 2009
Port of Seattle Honors Small Business “Champion”
Keeney’s Office Plus Awarded for customer, community commitment
February 6, 2009
Sea-Tac Airport Passes Annual FAA Airport Certification Inspection with Zero Discrepancies for the Sixth Time in 10 Years
Inspection Includes Third Runway for the First Time
February 3, 2009
Port of Seattle Generates Steady Jobs, Revenue for Region
Slight decrease in jobs tied to beginning of economic downturn
February 2, 2009
Seattle’s New Cruise Passenger Terminal to Open at Smith Cove
Smith Cove Cruise Terminal-- Seattle’s new two berth facility will be a homeport for Alaska-bound cruises starting in April, 2009
January 27, 2009
Ports of Seattle, Tacoma, and PSCAA match EPA Grant with over $300,000
Funds will add extra horsepower to PSCAA’s Puget Sound Ports Cargo-Handling Equipment Replacement and Retrofit Program
January 26, 2009
Port of Seattle Posts Record Grain Exports in 2008
January 14, 2009
Port of Seattle Commission Approves Design for 'Green' Project at Sea-Tac Airport to Reduce Air Emissions and Save Millions in Fuel Costs
$20 Million in FAA Grants Anticipated for Pre-Conditioned Air Project
January 13, 2009
Deep Bored Tunnel to Replace Alaskan Way Viaduct
Governor, Executive, Mayor, and the Port agree to viaduct solution
January 6, 2009
Port Commission Elects 2009 Officers
Commissioner Bill Bryant chosen as president