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...
New CEO Ted J. Fick Ready to "Lead a Vital Economic Engine For This Region"
Thu, Sep 11, 2014
Port of Seattle Commissioners voted today to formally appoint their selection for the agency's new Chief Executive Officer - Ted J. Fick. Fick's selection was announced in August. "I am honored to be chosen to lead an organiz...
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...
