News releases

Oct 30 2015

Tacoma port commissioners to consider 2016 budget at November meetings

Port of Tacoma commissioners have scheduled two public meetings in November to consider the

Jul 29 2015

Port of Tacoma earns national award for 2015 budget document

The Government Finance Officers Association has awarded the Port of Tacoma its Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the Port’s 2015 budget document.

Jul 23 2015

Port of Tacoma receives award for exceptional GIS applications

The Port of Tacoma was honored with a Special Achievement in GIS (SAG) Award at the 2015 Esri International User Conference in San Diego. This award acknowledges vision, leadership, hard work and innovative use of Esri's geographic information system (GIS) technology.

Jul 10 2015

Ports of Seattle and Tacoma welcome multi-billion dollar state transportation package

The ports of Tacoma and Seattle applaud the Washington State Legislature’s passage of a $16.2 billion transportation investment package that will benefit the state’s economy by speeding the movement of cargo through the ports and freight corridors.

Jul 06 2015

Northwest seaports recognized for environmental practices

The sustainability commitments of the ports of Seattle and Tacoma have once again earned Inbound Logistics Green Supply Chain Partner honors.

Jun 05 2015

Ports of Seattle, Tacoma vote to submit final seaport alliance proposal to FMC

Taking another key step in forming The Northwest Seaport Alliance, commissioners from the ports of Tacoma and Seattle voted Friday to submit a final agreement to the Federal Maritime Commission for approval.

May 20 2015

Sen. Murray includes HMT benefits for Seattle, Tacoma ports in Senate bill

With Sen. Patty Murray’s leadership, the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee approved funding for a critical provision that would reform the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund and significantly benefit the ports of Tacoma and Seattle.

May 07 2015

The Northwest Seaport Alliance hits key milestone as ports of Seattle, Tacoma prepare to unify marine cargo management

Heralding a key milestone in the formation of a Seaport Alliance, a draft of the final agreement between the ports of Tacoma and Seattle has been released.

Apr 22 2015

Ports of Tacoma and Seattle thank legislators for state PDA bill

A bill passed by the state Legislature and signed Friday by Gov. Jay Inslee provides the ports of Seattle and Tacoma the ability to form a port development authority in support of the Seaport Alliance.

Mar 25 2015

Summit Awards honor Port of Tacoma customers, stakeholders

The Port of Tacoma recognized its strong, supportive relationships with customers and stakeholders by honoring three with the fourth annual Summit Awards for their outstanding contributions to Port business and the Pierce County community.

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