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Port Statement on Duwamish Record of Decision
Tue, Dec 02, 2014
Today is an important day for Seattle and the Duwamish River cleanup, along with the many communities that depend on it, including the over 100,000 jobs which are the heart of the region's industrial economy. For over 13 years,...
2015 Port Budget Funds Critical Investments, Holds Tax Levy Stable
Tue, Nov 25, 2014
Port of Seattle Commissioners today approved the Port's 2015 budget, which projects significant growth at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, stable revenue in the seaport division, and continuing recovery in the real estate bus...
Ports of Tacoma and Seattle Urge President Obama to Send Federal Mediators to Resolve PMA-ILWU Contract
Fri, Nov 21, 2014
CEOs from the ports of Seattle and Tacoma sent a letter today urging President Barack Obama to assign federal mediators to resolve contract negotiations between the Pacific Maritime Association and the International Longshore and ...
Port of Seattle Regional Impact Grows
Tue, Nov 04, 2014
A new study released today of the economic impact created by the Port of Seattle shows steady growth over the past 6 years. Maritime consultant John Martin of Martin Associates reported out his findings at today's Port of Seattle ...
Port of Seattle Receives International Award for FTZ Growth
Wed, Oct 22, 2014
The Port of Seattle received an award from FDI Magazine, a division of the Financial Times, which focuses on foreign direct investment research. In their 2014 annual global free trade zone awards, the Port was recognized for the '...
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 ...
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