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Statement on the Canadian Government’s Continued Suspension of Cruise

Port staff will continue working closely with federal and local officials, and our industry partners to implement the latest health and safety requirements to support a safe return of cruise. Learn More

Port to Acquire Land for New Industrial Development to Spur Job Growth in Des Moines

Port to purchase a 14-acre surplus Washington State Department of Transportation parcel to create another industrial development and jobs opportunity in the City of Des Moines. Learn More

Maritime Blue, Port of Seattle Launch Second Wave of Maritime Innovation Accelerator Projects

The maritime sector not only accounts for over $37 billion in economic impact annually and includes some 69,500 jobs in the Puget Sound region, but it is also Washington’s most enduring and important industries. Spurring new technology and investment is critical to our economic vitality here. Learn More

SEA Airport Welcomes Inaugural Qatar Airways Service to Doha

The Port welcomed the first new international carrier to begin service since the start of the pandemic with the inaugural flight of Qatar Airways arriving from Doha (DOH) at SEA Airport. Learn More

Port Sends a Letter to Washington State House Speaker to Establish a Clean Fuels Program

On January 22, 2021, the bill to enact a low carbon fuel standard in Washington took a key first step through the process. Learn More

Updates on the Port's COVID-19 Response

The Port of Seattle continues to work closely with public health organizations and federal agencies to support response and recovery efforts. This page will be updated as new information develops. Learn More

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Shaking and Quaking in the 2001 Earthquake

My high school teacher once told me that you'll always remember exactly what you were doing and where you were at the moment something big happened. That's held true for me for events like the day Pre...

Why Is Equity Important? (In-depth version)

The Port recently received a question from a community member asking, "Why is equity important for a port authority?" Thank you for this thoughtful question and the chance to communicate about our com...

Why Is Equity Important at a Port Authority?

Pro Tips for Traveling to Mexico

According to The Seattle Times and Seattle psychiatrist David Avery, as many as 10 percent of us suffer severely from seasonal affective disorder (SAD) due to the lack of sunlight in our fall and wint...

Mentors Help Maritime Startups Chart a New Course

In 2020 Washington Maritime Blue and the Port of Seattle partnered to launch Washington's first maritime accelerator to help maritime companies innovate and grow, and spur new technology and inve...

SEA Art Installation Overcomes COVID-19 Challenges

Managing and carrying out a public art installation in an international airport can be complicated in the best of circumstances. Throw a global pandemic into the mix plus the artist not being onsite f...