| | Green River Valley flood risk Due to reduced capacity of the Howard Hanson Dam, there is a higher risk of flooding for residents, businesses and farms located below the dam in the Green River Valley in King County, Washington. The Port of Tacoma does not expect a major direct impact to our Port facilities in the Tideflats area. Learn more. |
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Beginning Jan. 26, 2010, key cargo information, including point of origin, must be submitted to U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials in advance. This new federal requirement, known as "10+2," will affect more than 21,000 importers at the Port of Tacoma.
The new rule is another tool to maintain homeland security in the post-9/11 world. Importers, brokers and carriers are reminded to be ready and seek advice if they have questions regarding the rule, formally called the Importer Security Filing and Additional Carrier Requirements.
Learn more about 10+2.
Port cargo statistics
The Port of Tacoma is one of the top 10 container ports in North America, handling more than $36 billion in annual trade and nearly 2 million TEUs (20-foot equivalent container units) in 2008. The Port is also is a major center for bulk, breakbulk, and project and heavy-lift cargoes, as well as automobiles and medium-duty trucks.
For the most current Port cargo statistics here.