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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.

Cara Kuhlman
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.

Cara Kuhlman
A large ship filled with containers waiting to be unloaded by cranes labeled "SSA Terminals."
Cargo

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.

Cara Kuhlman
Two ships filled with containers are docked below cranes and reflected in calm water.
Cargo

Seattle and Tacoma are both seeking deeper harbors

Only a few ports can accommodate the largest of containerships, creating both problems and opportunities.

Cara Kuhlman
Cargo

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. TheĀ ā€œQuiet Soundā€Ā trial began Oct. 24 and asks larger commercial vessels to slow down ā€œwhen safe and operationally feasible to do so.ā€ Slowing down reduces the

Cara Kuhlman
A large sailboat with three sails moves through the water pass a buoy and rocks.
Cargo

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.

Cara Kuhlman
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