Ports of Tacoma and Seattle Urge President Obama to Send Federal Mediators to Resolve PMA-ILWU Contract
Fri, Nov 21, 2014
CEOs from the ports of Seattle and Tacoma sent a letter today urging President Barack Obama to assign federal mediators to resolve contract negotiations between the Pacific Maritime Association and the International Longshore and ...
Port of Seattle Regional Impact Grows
Tue, Nov 04, 2014
A new study released today of the economic impact created by the Port of Seattle shows steady growth over the past 6 years. Maritime consultant John Martin of Martin Associates reported out his findings at today's Port of Seattle ...
Port of Seattle Receives International Award for FTZ Growth
Wed, Oct 22, 2014
The Port of Seattle received an award from FDI Magazine, a division of the Financial Times, which focuses on foreign direct investment research. In their 2014 annual global free trade zone awards, the Port was recognized for the '...
2014 Seattle Cruise Season Exceeds Estimates, More in 2015
Thu, Oct 16, 2014
Port of Seattle cruise terminals welcomed 179 vessel calls and 823,780 revenue passengers in 2014. Each cruise vessel is estimated to bring in $2.2 million for the local economy. The port anticipates 192 vessel calls and estimates...
Interlocal Agreement Approved by Ports of Seattle and Tacoma
Tue, Oct 14, 2014
The intent to form the Seaport Alliance, in the form of an Interlocal Agreement has been approved in two independent votes by the Port of Tacoma and Port of Seattle Commissions, pending the 45-day review period and approval by the...
