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Last Update: October 06, 2008

Port Audit Committee Meeting
The Port of Seattle will convene an Audit Committee Meeting, Tuesday, October 7, at Pier 69, from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Joint Seattle and Tacoma Port Commission Meeting
The Port of Seattle Commission will convene a Joint Meeting, Wednesday, October 8, at Sea-Tac Airport, from 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

How Does Your Cargo Stack Up?
Barges take a large portion of the cargo shipped out of Seattle each year. Some destinations, including small Alaskan bays, are too shallow to accommodate a traditional container ship, so the tug boat and barge are the only alternative. Barges also can carry oversize and non-containerized cargo such as boats, heavy machinery, pre-fabricated mobile homes and more.

Princess Donates furniture to
Seattle-area Charity
Princess Cruises donated surplus furniture to Seattle's Union Gospel Mission. The Star Princess was in Seattle for a retrofit and provided two truckloads of chairs, tables and couches. The Union Gospel Mission serves the needs of Seattle's homeless community.

Sea-Tac's Third Runway Opening Approaches
Alaska Airlines provided the first commercial-type aircraft to land on Sea-Tac's 3rd runway, as part of the FAA certification. Watch a video clip here.

Port to Begin Negotiations for Freight Rail Operator
BNSF selects GNP/Ballard to serve Snohomish County shippers

Sea-Tac Airport Honored
Winner of 2008 Environmental Achievement Award from Airports Council International - North America

2007 - 2008 Annual Report
to the Community
Enjoy the Port for Seattle’s 2007-2008 Annual Report to the Community – our first electronic annual report

State Audit Report Responses and Action Plan

Commission Meeting Audio and Video Recordings
Commission meeting audio and video is available online now

Speakers Bureau
Need a speaker for an upcoming organization or group event? The Port has a Speakers Bureau.