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Northwest ports to international ships: It's shore power time
Ports Featured

Northwest ports to international ships: It's shore power time

The Northwest Seaport Alliance is targeting shore power systems at all international terminals by 2030

A large concave white disc with the NOAA logo on it.
Cargo

On the Radar: NOAA, zoning, OpenTug and going overboard

A roundup of recent maritime news

Gray and white boats equipped for fishing sit at a dock with gray skies above.
Ferries

Funding flows in for WA ports and ferries

These investments may continue at the state level, but future federal funding is uncertain.

A large blue ship filled with containers at a dock with cranes in the background.
Cargo

A very large, dual-fuel container ship visits Tacoma

The 1,100-foot long Maersk Alette uses both low-carbon methanol and petroleum-based fuel.

Scenes from South Sound
Waterfronts

Scenes from South Sound

Waterfront redevelopment, ever-present inflatable SUPs and cargo anchorages

Four blue cranes with stacks of colorful shipping containers next to a waterway.
Cargo

Touring the Port of Tacoma

Puget Sound's two largest seaports offer public tours, and a glimpse at big changes ahead.

Two whales, one breeching and the fin of another, in the water with a large commercial ship behind.
Cargo

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

A blue-tinted photo of a waterway with a cargo ship, cranes and a sailboat. A large mountain is in the background.
Cargo

Big federal dollars destined for Port of Tacoma

Significant federal funding is making its way to Pacific Northwest ports, including Tacoma's Husky Terminal.

A white, double decker ferry pulled up to a dock with cars waiting.
Ferries

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.

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