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Port of Tacoma Commission to meet February 19
Port of Tacoma Commissioners on February 19 will consider a master benefit and salary resolution, a lease amendment for Thermo Fluids, Inc. and a new lease for Christensen, Inc. A full agenda can be found here, and a recap of the January 22 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 ⇒
 ORGANIZATIONAL SUCCESS
Watch the February Working Waterfront
In this month's episode of our award-winning news show, we cover the Port Maritime Center groundbreaking, updates on 2024 NWSA cargo volumes, the launch of the 2025 Port bus tours, the making of glass floats for Monkeyshines, and more. Watch now ⇒
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 ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP
Chum chucking at Clear Creek habitat site
Chum salmon are vital to the health of the freshwater ecosystem in many ways, but they make their largest contribution after their death! This year, the Port of Tacoma, with assistance from the Puyallup Tribe of Indians, distributed chum carcasses at our Lower Clear Creek habitat site in an annual tradition known as "chum chucking." Watch now ⇒
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 COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
Monkeyshines delight Pierce County
Every year the Port of Tacoma is delighted to take part in the Monkeyshines project, the joyful Lunar New Year-themed treasure hunt. This year, our staff hid 22 green and white orbs--each crafted by the talented students of Hilltop Artists--in locations across Pierce County. So far, 13 of them have been reported back to us as found! See photos ⇒
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 ECONOMIC VITALITY
NWSA 2024 container volumes finish strong
2024 was a banner year for The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA). From double-digit increases in international container volume, a First-in-Class Service award from Logistics Management’s Quest for Quality Awards, key infrastructure investments and growing rail initiatives... Learn more ⇒
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 COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
Join us for a free public bus tour of the Port
Come see all the ways the Port keeps our economy moving! Our free bus tours shine a light on how we connect customers, cargo and community. Tours last approximately two hours and advance reservations are required. Our next tour dates are Tuesday, February 25 and March 6! Reserve your spot ⇒
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The Port was pleased to welcome Emily Randall for a visit earlier this week, which included discussion of the Port's salmon... Read more ⇒ |
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Cranes at Pierce County Terminal pop their heads through the thick fog that blanketed the Tideflats last week. Photo by Ingrid Barrentine. Read more ⇒ |
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