Touring the Port of Tacoma
Puget Sound's two largest seaports offer public tours, and a glimpse at big changes ahead.
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Participation up in second Puget Sound ship slowdown to protect endangered orcas
After a successful trial, Quiet Sound marked several new milestones in the 2023-2024 slowdown
Big federal dollars destined for Port of Tacoma
Significant federal funding is making its way to Pacific Northwest ports, including Tacoma's Husky Terminal.
Water taxi plays tugboat, WSF news and an all-electric ferry for Skagit County
In Seattle, ferries can be the talk of the town and this fall is no exception.
The drawn-out nature of port labor negotiations
Both Canadian and U.S. West Coast dockworkers are considering new labor agreements. Public perception is used as a tool in negotiations.
Seattle and Tacoma are both seeking deeper harbors
Only a few ports can accommodate the largest of containerships, creating both problems and opportunities.
Ships asked to slow down, expanding the Seattle USCG base and a regatta carbon calculator
🤫 Shhhh…the Quiet Sound slowdown trial is underway A voluntary ship slowdown is in effect on Puget Sound from now until Dec. 22. The “Quiet Sound” trial began Oct. 24 and asks larger commercial vessels to slow down “when safe and operationally feasible to do so.” Slowing down reduces the
What if smoked salmon, WA pinot noir or hops were exported by cargo sailboat?
Grain de Sail uses a cargo sailboat to sustainably transport its chocolate and wine.