Black History Month proclamation and Cleanup of the former PQ facility on Thursday's commission agenda

The agenda for Thursday's Port of Tacoma Commission meeting includes a proclamation in support of Black History Month, additional project authorization for work associated with the cleanup of the Former PQ Facility at 1202 Taylor Way, and approval of the Commission's 2022 boards and work group assignments. Read the full agenda ⇒

The meeting begins at 12 p.m. and the public can watch it live on the Port of Tacoma’s website or listen by phone by calling (253) 617-4257 and entering the conference ID number: 642 104 257#.  Public comment may be delivered by phone or email. Please visit our public comment procedure page for more information. 

Local Economic Development Investment Fund Applications

The Port encourages nonprofit and municipal agencies who are planning projects that enhance the vitality of Pierce County to apply for funding through our Local Economic Development Investment Fund. Applications are due no later than February 25. Learn more ⇒

Celebrating Black History Month 2022 in Pierce County

In celebration of Black History Month, the Port honors the contributions of Black Americans working in the maritime industries. Learn more about the contributions Black Americans have made to our region with this list of articles and local events published by Pierce County. Learn more ⇒

Record Volumes in 2021 Breakbulk Cargo

Last year was record breaking: 366,184 metric tons of breakbulk cargo was handled at the Port of Tacoma in 2021 by our marine cargo partner, the Northwest Seaport Alliance - the highest volumes in NWSA gateway history! Learn more ⇒

Port of Tacoma's Boatbuilding Industry

The Tacoma Tideflats has a decades-long history as a shipbuilding hub. Today, it continues this legacy as home to thriving companies like Silverback Marine, SAFE Boats International, and Motive Power Marine. Watch this video to learn more ⇒ 

Washington Embarks on a Decisive Decade

Clean & Prosperous Washington has released their “Washington’s Decisive Decade" report, a proposal for decarbonizing our state's transportation network through funding under the Climate Commitment Act. Port of Tacoma and NWSA-related projects recommended in the plan include shore power, zero-emissions cargo handling equipment and electric battery powered drayage trucks. Read the full report ⇒

Moving Washington Forward 

Washington Representative Jake Fey and Senator Marko Liias have proposed their Move Ahead Washington transportation package during the current 60-day legislative session in Olympia. This proposal includes funds to complete key Tacoma-area infrastructure projects, including State Route 167 and the I-5/Port of Tacoma Road Interchange. Watch the transportation package press conference ⇒

#ItsaBeautifulDay at the #PortofTacoma

We have been so pleased with the number of beautiful photos we have been sent from local photographers of the Port and Commencement Bay! The photo above is from Northeast Tacoma residents Nancy and Broge Miner. Please keep posting them on social media tagged @PortofTacoma and sending them to us at portinfo@portoftacoma.com. We reshare them regularly on Instagram and Facebook.