Port of Tacoma, Maritime cargo hub in Tacoma, United States
The Port of Tacoma is a cargo hub located along Commencement Bay with multiple container terminals and specialized facilities for handling international freight. Ships dock here to load and unload goods that travel to other parts of North America by truck and rail.
The Port began operations in the early 1920s after its creation in 1918. Over the decades it grew into a major gateway for trade between Asia and the rest of North America.
Five elected commissioners govern the Port of Tacoma, representing public interests and directing strategic investments for regional economic development.
The facility connects directly to major highways and rail lines for quick cargo distribution inland. You can view the port from the water or from certain vantage points around the city.
Port activities generate $136 million in state and local taxes while supporting 58,000 jobs across the region through maritime commerce operations.
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