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Women's History Month proclamation and Master Policy Directive updates on Thursday's commission meeting agenda
The agenda for Thursday's Port of Tacoma Commission meeting includes a proclamation in recognition of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day and annual updates to the Master Policy Directive. The commission will also consider an Interlocal Agreement with Pierce County regarding the Clear Creek Flood Gate Retrofit and Clear Creek Habitat Restoration project. Read the full agenda ⇒
The meeting begins at 12 p.m. at the Fabulich Center (3600 Port of Tacoma Road). The meeting can also be watched via livestream or listened to by phone by calling (253) 617-4257 and entering the conference ID number: 364 153 07#. For information on how to deliver public comment, please visit our public comment procedure page ⇒
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 State legislature passes key funding
Last week, the Washington state legislature passed the 2022 supplemental capital budget, which included $2 million funding for the Port of Tacoma to construct an Off Dock Container Yard, increasing terminal capacity by 20%. They also passed the "Move Ahead WA" package, which included funding for work on the I-5/Port of Tacoma Road Interchange and the completion of State Route 167. Read more ⇒
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 Tideflat traffic
update: Taylor Way
On Thursday, March 17 and Friday, March 18, Tacoma Water will be sending workers to repair vault lids that have settled on Taylor Way.
This work will close the west-bound lane, shifting traffic into the center lane. Two way traffic will be maintained at all times. Please plan accordingly.
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 New electric yard trucks arrive at the port
Earlier this month, the first All-Electric Cargo Equipment arrived at Tacoma’s South Intermodal Yard: six yard trucks outfitted with the zero-emission technology. These electric trucks are an important part of the vision outlined in the Northwest Ports Clean Air Strategy to reduce maritime emissions, are less expensive to operate and require less maintenance. Read more ⇒
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 Community focus:
WTC Tacoma
The World Trade Centers Association is the largest business network in the world and WTC Tacoma is the lone full service WTC in the USA's Pacific Northwest. Their focus is on growing trade globally, building business between local members, and growing prosperity. If you need help securing your corner of the global marketplace, visit their website ⇒
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 Join us for a free bus tour of the Port!
Ever wondered what goes on at the Port of Tacoma? Our free public bus tours are a wonderful way to learn more about all the ways the Port acts as an economic engine in Pierce County.
Our March tour is fully reserved, but there are still spots available at our later spring and summer tours. Tours are free, but reservations are required. Save your seat ⇒
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 The NWSA is accepting nominations for the 2021 North Star Awards
The annual North Star award program recognizes shippers and supply chain partners doing business in the Seattle-Tacoma gateway for initiatives that contribute to the economic and environmental well-being of the region. Winners are selected based on activities that took place in 2021. Learn more and apply ⇒
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