Strategic Plan update

Charting a vision for the future

The Port of Tacoma, led by the Port Commission, is beginning the process to update the 2021-2026 Strategic Plan, refreshing it for the next five years. The Strategic Plan lays out our goals, priorities, and strategies and serves as a roadmap for allocating resources to maintain, improve, and grow Port operations in a fiscally and environmentally responsible manner. Learn more here.

We want to hear from YOU! As we update the Port’s Strategic Plan, we invite you to share your feedback on the priorities that will best help the Port of Tacoma serve the residents of Pierce County. Please take a few moments to answer the questions below. Your responses are anonymous. Thank you. We look forward to hearing from you!

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About the Port of Tacoma

The Port of Tacoma was created by Pierce County voters in 1918, and today, is among the largest container ports in the U.S. A diverse array of maritime and industrial-related businesses and facilities are located across 2,500 acres of Port-owned property in the Tacoma Tideflats, including several major container terminals, managed by The Northwest Seaport Alliance, where some of the world’s largest container shipping lines call. An important economic engine in Pierce County, real estate and marine cargo operations at the Port of Tacoma support more than 42,000 jobs, $2.8 billion in total labor income and approximately $195 million annually in state and local taxes.

Learn more about the Port of Tacoma's history.
Learn more about the Port of Tacoma and Port of Tacoma Commission.
Learn more about the Northwest Seaport Alliance.

Black and white image of the Edmore calling at the Port. — In 1921, The Edmore, was the first commercial vessel to call at the port, picking up lumber bound for Japan.

2021-2026 Strategic Plan and implementation progress

Port’s economic impact

The Port is an economic engine for Pierce County. Port operations support more than 42,000 jobs, $2.8 billion in total labor income and approximately $195 million annually in state and local taxes.

Central to the Port's mission is promoting economic prosperity through the advancement of maritime trade and growth in the regional economy.  Our success relies on the ability to achieve strong financial performance from investment decisions and operating results.

Economic Impact Study
Economic Impact Info-Sheet

A group of longshore workers tie off a ship.