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2014 Seattle Cruise Season Exceeds Estimates, More in 2015
Thu, Oct 16, 2014
Port of Seattle cruise terminals welcomed 179 vessel calls and 823,780 revenue passengers in 2014. Each cruise vessel is estimated to bring in $2.2 million for the local economy. The port anticipates 192 vessel calls and estimates...
Interlocal Agreement Approved by Ports of Seattle and Tacoma
Tue, Oct 14, 2014
The intent to form the Seaport Alliance, in the form of an Interlocal Agreement has been approved in two independent votes by the Port of Tacoma and Port of Seattle Commissions, pending the 45-day review period and approval by the...
Ports of Seattle and Tacoma Form Seaport Alliance to Strengthen Gateway, Grow Maritime Jobs
Tue, Oct 07, 2014
The Seattle and Tacoma port commissions plan to unify the management of the two ports' marine cargo terminals and related functions under a single Seaport Alliance in order to strengthen the Puget Sound gateway and attract more ma...
Survey Aims for Better Understanding of Lower Duwamish Waterway Fishers
Wed, Oct 01, 2014
People who fish or collect shellfish from the Lower Duwamish Waterway may be invited to take part in a voluntary survey to tell researchers about their fishing habits. Starting this October through next fall, multilingual staff...
Study Reveals $4.3 Billion Economic Impact from Tacoma and Seattle Ports
Tue, Sep 30, 2014
Marine cargo operations at the ports of Seattle and Tacoma supported more than 48,000 jobs in 2013, which generated nearly $4.3 billion in economic activity, according to a study commissioned jointly by the two ports. If those ...
Corps of Engineers, Port of Seattle Sign Harbor Deepening Cost-sharing Agreement
Mon, Sep 29, 2014
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Port of Seattle signed an agreement today moving forward with a $3 million cost-shared feasibility study to investigate potential Port deepening alternatives. In March 2012, the Corps' preli...
Joint Statement from the Ports of Seattle and Tacoma
Wed, Sep 24, 2014
"The Federal Maritime Commission-approved discussions between the ports of Seattle and Tacoma continue, and we have made meaningful progress in our goal to enhance our container and marine cargo business, providing tens of thousan...
Port of Seattle Thanks Senator Murray for TIGER Grant Efforts
Tue, Sep 09, 2014
"Senator Murray has a long-term track record of paving the way for federal infrastructure investments that benefit our economy. The news she received from US Department of Transportation about TIGER funding for the Port of Seattle...
Sea-Tac Airport Is First Airport in North America Certified as Reducing Carbon Emissions by World-wide Independent Program
Mon, Sep 08, 2014
The Port of Seattle and Sea-Tac Airport are celebrating a number one ranking for reducing its carbon footprint. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is the first airport in North America to be certified for reducing carbon emis...
Port of Seattle Commission Selects Ted J. Fick as Next CEO
Wed, Aug 27, 2014
The Port of Seattle Commission has selected the next CEO for the Port of Seattle. Ted J. Fick, a Tacoma native with decades of experience leading manufacturing organizations across the country, will take the helm when current CEO ...
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