Kicking off today (7/27) at 12p.m., don't miss MOSAIC: Tacoma’s Arts and Culture Festival! This two-day celebration of traditional dance, music, art and food takes place under the beautiful trees of Wright Park. If you stop by today, don't forget to visit the #PortofTacoma table to say hello and pick up some cool Port merch! Learn more here: bit.ly/3YmdXNM.
Port of Tacoma
Maritime Transportation
Tacoma, WA 9,976 followers
People. Partnership. Performance.
About us
A major gateway to Asia and Alaska, the Port of Tacoma is among the largest container ports in North America. The Port is also a major center for bulk, breakbulk and project/heavy-lift cargoes, as well as automobiles and trucks. The Port of Tacoma is an economic engine for South Puget Sound, with more than 43,000 family-wage jobs in Pierce County and 113,000 jobs across Washington state connected to Port activities.
- Website
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www.portoftacoma.com
External link for Port of Tacoma
- Industry
- Maritime Transportation
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Tacoma, WA
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1918
Locations
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Primary
One Sitcum Plaza
Tacoma, WA 98421, US
Employees at Port of Tacoma
Updates
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Today's #MomentofMaritimeZen was snapped in the early hours of an August morning back in 2022 - when the Ocean Network Express's vessel ONE Magdalena called for the first time ever at the #PortofTacoma.
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The #PortofTacoma was proud to participate in last weekend's Tacoma Pride Festival.
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Here's a #Flashback for your Friday: the tale of our Port biologist's expectation-defying encounter with an otter out of water! Read all about it: bit.ly/3SMRFlw.
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Nominate a local company for The Northwest Seaport Alliance's North Star Award, recognizing companies that drive cargo volume and/or contribute to the environmental health of our region. The deadline to submit your nomination is July 31! Learn more here: bit.ly/3tjin82
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American Association of Port Authorities recently honored Jason Jordan, Director of the Port's Environmental Department, for his ongoing work on the AAPA Environmental Committee. Jason has served on the Committee since 2011, most recently as Chair from 2021 to 2024. The award was presented at the annual AAPA Smart Ports conference held in Seattle earlier this month.
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A gorgeous day on Commencement Bay, captured by Robert Chism. We hope you spent your whole weekend living like the mountain is out! #LiveLikeTheMountainIsOut #ItsaBeautifulDay at the #PortofTacoma
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Our summer food truck program continues at the Port! Exciting cuisine will be for sale in the parking lot of our Admin building (1 Sitcum Way, Tacoma, WA) on Wednesdays from the likes of: --> July 17: El Koreano Food Truck --> July 31: Supreme Smash Burgers --> August 7: Thai’m to Roll --> August 14: Dick's Drive In Restaurant See the full calendar at https://lnkd.in/g6S3Ht-Z WASHINGTON STATE FOOD TRUCK ASSOCIATION
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It's summertime, and that means it is summer outreach season for the #PortofTacoma. You'll see the smiling faces of Port and NWSA employees who are eager to connect with the community at farmers markets and fun events like the Tacoma Pride Festival and Metro Parks Tacoma's Mosaic Festival. For a complete listing of where to find us in the coming months, visit bit.ly/3VFqdXA.
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Tickets for our 2024 free public boat tours are going extremely quickly! Don't wait to reserve yours at bit.ly/4cRRPi4. If the time slot you'd prefer is filled up, please put your name on our waiting list at bit.ly/4bAE8TD. We will be contacting folks closer to the date if/when tickets open up.
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