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Port of Tacoma Commission to consider accelerating net zero emission target by a decade
On July 18, Port of Tacoma commissioners will vote on a proposal to phase out greenhouse gas emissions under the Port’s direct control by 2040, accelerating the target from 2050. The commission will consider what are called Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions, which represent direct emissions from Port-owned and operated buildings and vehicles, and electricity purchased for Port facilities. Also on the agenda is a Pride Month proclamation and an update on a second Interlocal Agreement between the Port and Tacoma Public Schools for the Port Maritime Center/Maritime 253 Skills Center project.
The meeting begins at 12 p.m. at The Fabulich Center, 3600 Port of Tacoma Road, room 104. Meetings are streamed live on the Port’s website and also archived for later viewing. Public comment may be given in person at the meeting or sent by email to comment@portoftacoma.com. Please visit our public comment procedure page for more information.
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 ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
Zero-Emission Truck Collaborative
The Northwest Seaport Alliance, the marine cargo partnership between the ports of Seattle and Tacoma, launched a new Puget Sound Zero-Emissions Truck Collaborative on June 30. The Collaborative brings together representatives from more than 25 key stakeholder groups, including truck manufacturers, trucking companies, warehousers, retailers, utilities, and near-port communities and NGO’s. Read more ⇒
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 COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
2023 Port boat tour tickets available now
All aboard! On Sunday, August 13, bring your entire family to our most popular event of the year and discover fun facts about one of the busiest ports in North America. We are offering six separate hour-long boat tours of the Port that day, departing from the Foss Waterway Seaport (705 Dock Street, Tacoma). Tickets are free but you must sign up for your preferred tour time in advance. Reserve your tickets now ⇒
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 ECONOMIC VITALITY
The Port and Tacoma Public Schools
This spring, all ninth graders at Lincoln High School had the opportunity to learn about the maritime industry by visiting the Port and Tacoma Youth Marine Center. On June 20, Port commissioners approved a $30,000 investment in the Tideflats Certification Program run by Tacoma Public Schools which will support doubling the capacity of this summer's program. Read more ⇒
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 ORGANIZATIONAL SUCCESS
New Director of Real Estate Joins Port
Debbie Shepack has joined the Port of Tacoma as Director of Real Estate where she will oversee the Port’s real estate and economic development activities. She comes to the Port after 13 years in the real estate division at the Port of Long Beach, where she managed a large portfolio of real property and asset leases, including rail properties. Read more ⇒
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 A warm welcome to the two new Super Post Panamax cranes soon to find...
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