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50 Years of Sustainability at the Port

Wed, Apr 22, 2020

Read a detailed history of environmental milestones at the Port in the last 50 years.   1970 First Earth Day celebrated. More 1973 SEA Airport reduced electricity consumption by 15 percent. This was shor...

Northwest Seaport Alliance Co-Chairs' Statement on the West Seattle Bridge

Tue, Apr 21, 2020

The West Seattle high bridge closure remains top of mind for all of us at the Port Commission. Along with the potential closure of the low bridge, the impacts to this critical transportation hub highlights our maritime economy's v...

Maritime Accelerator Creates a Blue-green and Sustainable Future

Fri, Apr 17, 2020

A company with a platform to provide data and insights on ocean health; a maker of technology that extracts contaminants from soil, sediments, and ground water; and a health care provider for mariners are among a group o...

Port Fire Department Prepares to Protect During COVID-19

Thu, Apr 16, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has us all living in unprecedented times and protecting ourselves and our loved ones is always top of mind. The Port of Seattle Fire Department is no different — there's no instruction manual for this situati...

Port of Seattle to Halve Carbon Emissions with Renewable Fuel Contract

Wed, Apr 15, 2020

The Port of Seattle Commission approved a contract to enable the Port to reach its 2030 goal to reduce carbon emissions by 50 percent, almost a decade early.  This long-sought major milestone, voted on at the Commission me...

Maritime Blue Accelerator Helps Emerging Companies Reach for Success

Tue, Apr 14, 2020

Last week we held an innovation showcase to highlight the entrepreneurs who have been working within our inaugural maritime accelerator program over the past three months.  It was a great event, ironically even more special s...

Port of Seattle Provides Rent Relief to Maritime and Landside Tenants

Mon, Apr 13, 2020

Building on recent tenant relief at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, the Port of Seattle will provide rent relief for qualifying business tenants and customers throughout its maritime and landside properties, which include of...

Equity and Solidarity Need to Be Central to the Coronavirus Response — Not Sidelined 

Fri, Apr 10, 2020

Everyone — regardless of race, class, and background — has been impacted by COVID-19. But we have not all been impacted equally. We must confront this pandemic with a laser focus on equity, prioritizing the needs of people who hav...

Port Temporarily Suspends Ongoing Construction to Review COVID-19 Safety Plans

Wed, Apr 08, 2020

The Port of Seattle will temporarily suspend approximately 20 current construction projects from Thursday, April 9 to Monday, April 13 to complete reviews and updates of contractors' jobsite safety plans, an action necessary to pr...

How to Support Your Fav Local Businesses at the Airport Without Traveling

Tue, Apr 07, 2020

It's no surprise that regional businesses are facing substantial economic challenges due to COVID-19. At SEA, two-thirds of airport dining and retail tenants are temporarily closed and some dining options remain open for grab-and-...

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