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Port of Tacoma Commission to meet September 16
Port of Tacoma Commissioners on September 16 will consider declaring a property as surplus and providing additional funding to the City of Fife for the I-5/Port of Tacoma Road interchange project.
A full agenda can be found here and a recap of the August 19 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 ⇒
 COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
Nearly 1,800 people tour Port of Tacoma by boat
The best views of the Port of Tacoma are from the water, and on September 7 nearly 1,800 people got a close-up look at cargo operations during the Port’s annual boat tours. A larger boat allowed for a 40 percent increase in attendance over last year. Read more ⇒
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 ORGANIZATIONAL SUCCESS
Watch the September 2025 edition of Working Waterfront
Watch the September 2025 edition of Working Waterfront! In this month's episode of the Port's award-winning news program, we cover a shore power celebration at Husky Terminal, new progress building the Maritime Center, women touring the Port of Tacoma to learn about careers in the trades, upcoming public programs, and more. Watch now ⇒
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 ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP
Port, NWSA, celebrate shore power at Husky Terminal
Last month, the Port and The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA), joined by state and local officials and community partners, celebrated the installation of shore power infrastructure at Husky Terminal. This is a step in the Port and NWSA’s commitment to reducing seaport-related emissions and improving air quality. Read more ⇒
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 COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
Bring the whole family to Touch-a-Truck on October 4
Come to the Port's annual Touch-A-Truck event on Saturday, October 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and meet the people who make your Port work for you! Snap a photo in front of a 42-foot-tall straddle carrier, enjoy free snacks, and view many other key maintenance and security vehicles. Entry is free, but advance registration is required. Sign up here ⇒
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 COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
Get your tickets for the World Trade Center's 2025 Globe Awards
The Globe Awards is the World Trade Center Tacoma's premier annual event celebrating excellence in international trade and trade promotion. This year, the event is taking place Thursday, September 25, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Attendees will enjoy an awards ceremony, drawings for prizes, food and beverages, and networking. Learn more here ⇒
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Labor Day celebrates the essential role of American workers in ensuring the strength and prosperity of our country.
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Captured in early morning this week, work on the Port Maritime Center continues to move forward. Both the Port's business center and...
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It’s peak harbor seal “pupping” season in our part of the Puget Sound! Learn more about adorable baby seals—and... Read more ⇒ |
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Snapped earlier this summer: a misty morning dawns on the Blair Waterway. As we move out of August, sunrise has been...
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