News releases

May 27 2014

Port of Tacoma earns national award for 2014 budget document

The Government Finance Officers Association has awarded the Port of Tacoma its Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the Port’s 2014 budget document.

Apr 09 2014

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 third annual Summit Awards for their outstanding contributions to Port business and the Pierce County community.

Mar 19 2014

Reserve your seat for April 9 Port of Tacoma Annual Breakfast

The April 9 Port of Tacoma Annual Breakfast will celebrate the Year of the Horse by “Charging into the competitive landscape.”

Hear how unprecedented change in the international container industry is forcing ports and shippers to think and act differently.

Feb 14 2014

Port of Tacoma launches mobile-friendly website

Almost 20 years after becoming the first U.S. port to set up a presence on the World Wide Web, the Port of Tacoma this month launched a mobile-friendly website with enhanced capabilities.

Jan 17 2014

Ports of Tacoma and Seattle to discuss response to shipping industry changes

Today the ports of Seattle and Tacoma issued the following joint statement:

“The ports of Seattle and Tacoma have filed a discussion agreement with the Federal Maritime Commission that will allow us under federal regulations to gather and share information to identify potential options for responding to unprecedented industry pressures.

Jan 03 2014

Nominate top Port of Tacoma customers, tenants for Summit Awards

Help the Port of Tacoma recognize the customers and tenants that made significant contributions to Pierce County’s economy and livability in 2013 by nominating top performers for Summit Awards.

Dec 18 2013

Petrich to lead 2014 Tacoma Port Commission

Port of Tacoma commissioners have named Clare Petrich to lead the 2014 Commission.

Dec 11 2013

Northwest ports set goals to further cut diesel emissions by 2015

The ports of Seattle, Tacoma and Metro Vancouver, Canada, aim to cut diesel emissions by 75 perce

Nov 13 2013

Port of Tacoma promotes engineers Dakota Chamberlain and Thais Howard

Dakota Chamberlain, the Port of Tacoma’s former engineering director, has been promoted to chief

Nov 04 2013

Port of Tacoma marks 95 years

The Port of Tacoma celebrates its 95th anniversary Nov. 5.

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