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Port of Tacoma Commission to meet October 15
Port of Tacoma Commissioners on October 15 will consider acceptance of a federal port security grant, a lease extension for The North West Company, and an interlocal agreement with WSDOT regarding the SR 167 expansion project. The full agenda can be found here, and a summary of the September 17 meeting can be found here ⇒
Meetings are streamed live and also available for later viewing. Public comment may be given in person or sent by email to comment@portoftacoma.com. For more information, please see our public comment procedure page ⇒
 ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP
Land remediation at the Port of Tacoma
Remediation work will begin on the future site of the Port Maritime Center early next week. Across the Tideflats, the Port has worked for decades to return contaminated industrial land to good use by cleaning up historical contamination. Learn more about our remediation program in the latest installment of our Port 101 video series! Watch now ⇒
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 ORGANIZATIONAL SUCCESS
Watch the October Working Waterfront
The October edition of the Port's award-winning news show, Working Waterfront has been published! In this episode, we cover a sentinel tree planting project at the Port, a Pierce County business being honored for excellence in global trade, our 2024 Touch-a-Truck event, and more! Watch now ⇒
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 ECONOMIC VITALITY
Summer of discovery for 2024 Port interns
For five interns, this summer was full of experiences that could jumpstart their careers. Working at the Port of Tacoma and The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA), the college students and recent graduates got a close-up look at Port operations and worked on meaningful projects. Read more ⇒
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 ECONOMIC VITALITY
Globe Awards honors SeaTac Packaging
Last month, ’s 2024 Globe Awards honored SeaTac Packaging for excellence in trade. Based in Puyallup, SeaTac's exceptional innovation and strategic investments have positioned them for significant export growth and a positive economic impact. Learn more about the business from
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 COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
Port's Touch-a-Truck drew 2,000+ visitors
A straddle-carrier-sized thank you to the more than 2,000 community members who stopped by our Touch-a-Truck event back on September 28. It was a joyous day full of honking horns, great big bubbles, and excitement as kids and their families learned more about the equipment that helps the Port run. View photos from the event ⇒
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 COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
Four final free bus tours of 2024
Only four free Port bus tours remain for 2024:
- Thu, October 17: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
- Thu, October 31: 1-3 p.m.
- Thu, November 7: 1-3 p.m.
- Tue, December 10: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Don't miss your chance to go behind the scenes and learn all about the Port! Reserve your seat today ⇒
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 COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
Free habitat site photo workshop
Don't miss this free wildlife photography workshop, coming up on Monday, October 28 from 1-3 p.m. Our Port biologist will guide you on a special tour of the Place of Circling Waters habitat site, taking you to areas normally off-limits to visitors. Then, with guidance from the Port's expert staff photographer, you'll capture beautiful photos of flora and fauna. All levels of experience welcome! Sign up now ⇒
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WSDOT's work on I-5 between SR18 in Federal Way and 54th Avenue East in Fife continues. Lanes in both directions will close...
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Thank you to all the #PortofTacoma tenants who came to our tenant appreciation reception last night! We are grateful that... Read more ⇒ |
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Last weekend, Pierce County Terminal enjoyed a #DoubleRainbow moment. Thank you, Cornwell Bradley, for sending us this... Read more ⇒ |
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Did you see the Alette Maersk when it called at Husky Terminal last month? Boasting a 16,592 TEU capacity, it was the largest...
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