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Port of Seattle Statement on Passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”
Thu, Jul 03, 2025
The Port of Seattle is closely tracking the potential impacts of today's passage of the federal reconciliation package (H.R. 1 – the One Big Beautiful Bill Act) on Port operations. Specifically, the bill eliminates clean ene...
Report Finds Ports of Seattle and Tacoma, NWSA Bring Nearly $55 Billion in Benefits to the Region
Wed, Jul 02, 2025
A new regional economic impact analysis shows The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA), the Port of Tacoma, and the Port of Seattle continue to be primary drivers of the regional and state economy, supporting more than 265,000 jobs i...
Maritime High School Graduates Sail Toward the Future
Wed, Jul 02, 2025
On June 18, 2025, a new wave of maritime professionals launched their journeys as Maritime High School (MHS) celebrated its inaugural graduating class. Thirty-one students crossed the stage that day, ready to chart careers in an i...
NWSA Cargo by the Numbers
Tue, Jul 01, 2025
Cargo operations in our region are managed by The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA), which jointly operates the Ports of Seattle and Tacoma. On Mondays, the NWSA publishes a weekly update of its volumes and metrics for both ports....
Ship Sightings
Tue, Jul 01, 2025
Cargo operations in our region are managed by The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA), which jointly operates the Ports of Seattle and Tacoma. The NWSA publishes a weekly update of its volumes and metrics for both ports. If you...
Helping Herring: Supporting Spawning in Elliott Bay
Mon, Jun 30, 2025
By Jack Winterhalter, Washington Sea Grant Hershman FellowThe Port of Seattle's maritime habitat team recently completed a pilot project to enhance herring spawning habitat in Elliott Bay. The Port has long demonstrated its strong...
Mutiny, Movies, and Mud: The HMS Bounty at Shilshole Bay Marina
Fri, Jun 27, 2025
Did you know that in 1962 a ship made famous in a maritime mutiny, the HMS Bounty, called at Seattle for the World's Fair? Well, not the original ship, but a movie star replica. Mutiny on the Bounty (1789)In 1789, the HMS Bou...
Meet Two Black Women Leading Port Teams with Purpose
Thu, Jun 26, 2025
Black History Month may be over, but the Port of Seattle celebrates the accomplishments of our amazing team members all year long. African Americans have played a crucial role in shaping labor history, particularly in transportati...
From Spark to Shore Power: How Watts Marine Helped Electrify the Cruise Industry
Mon, Jun 23, 2025
In 2004, Mike Watts took a meeting with Princess Cruises to explore the possibility of adapting an existing shore power system for broader use. He had no idea that the project would launch a career-defining journey — one that woul...
Pack Like a Pro: Best Baggage Tips From SEA
Thu, Jun 19, 2025
Before coming to the airportFeeling overwhelmed by your packing list for that big summer trip? Fear not! Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is here with top insider tips to help you pack.Come to the airport prepared. Befor...
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