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Port of Tacoma Commission to meet December 16

Port of Tacoma Commissioners on December 16 will consider an authorization increase related to developing a remediation workplan for Parcel 40, an early lease termination for Afar Logistics, and a proposal to conduct an independent review of the Commission Code of Governance and Conduct. Commissioners will also receive issue briefings, including the annual review of the Port’s real estate line of business, as well as the proposed 2026 Commission slate of officers and 2026 Commission boards and workgroups. A full agenda can be found here, and a recap of the November 18 meeting can be found here ⇒

Meetings are streamed live and also available for later viewing. Public comment may be given in person or sent by email to [email protected]. For more information, please see our public comment procedure page ⇒

ORGANIZATIONAL SUCCESS

Tacoma City Council approves Tideflats Subarea Plan

On December 2, 2025, the Tacoma City Council approved the Tideflats Subarea Plan, a comprehensive strategy developed over seven years of collaboration between the City of Tacoma, the Port of Tacoma, the Puyallup Tribe of Indians, the City of Fife, and Pierce County. The approval of this plan, which was unanimously supported by a multigovernmental Tideflats Steering Committee, was a key step toward advancing a shared vision... Read more ⇒

ORGANIZATIONAL SUCCESS

Watch the December Working Waterfront

In this month's edition of the Port's award-winning news show: The Northwest Seaport Alliance begins using an electric forklift to move breakbulk cargo, the Port of Tacoma updates its clean air implementation plan, mussels are deployed at the Maritime Center site, a new way to understand the difference between the Port and the Tideflats, and the Port honors staff on Veterans Day. Watch now ⇒

ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP

Chum chucking supports salmon habitat

Last month, the Port’s environmental team partnered with the Puyallup Tribe of Indians for “chum chucking,” an annual effort to restore vital nutrients to the waterway and support salmon recovery. Chum chucking involves tossing spawned chum salmon carcasses into the water, which helps sustain future salmon populations and supports biodiversity at the habitat site. Read more ⇒

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

2026 bus tour dates announced

The Port has just announced the dates for its extremely popular free public bus tours through June 2026, and tickets are already going quickly! Our tours shine a light on how we connect customers, cargo and community. They last about two hours, and advance reservations are required. Reserve your spot now ⇒

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

Commissioner Don Meyer named WPPA Life Member

Port of Tacoma Commissioner Don Meyer is retiring at the end of 2025. This fall, the Washington Public Ports Association honored him for his lifetime of service by naming him a Life Member. "His legacy will be one of selfless commitment to his community," said Eric ffitch, WPPA Executive Director. Read more ⇒

As we head into #BlackFriday and #CyberMonday, a big shoutout to ILWU Local 22, ILWU Local 23, and... Read more ⇒

A little self-reflection is good for everybody, even marine vessels. #ItsABeautifulDay at the #PortofTacoma. Read more ⇒

The Port posted three new job openings this week! We're looking for our next IT Support Specialist... Read more ⇒

For today's Moment of Maritime Zen, we go back a few months to a golden summer sunset on the Sitcum Waterway. Read more ⇒

Port of Tacoma Commissioners

John McCarthy • Dick Marzano
Deanna Keller • Don Meyer • Kristin Ang

Port of Tacoma Executive Director

Eric Johnson

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