Port of Tacoma commission meeting coming up Thursday, Aug. 18, 12 p.m.





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Port of Tacoma commission meeting on Thursday, Aug. 18, 12 p.m.

The August 18 Port commission meeting begins at noon in Room 104 of the Fabulich Center, 3600 Port of Tacoma Road. The meeting will be streamed live [ [link removed] ] on the Port’s website and archived for later viewing. Public comment may be given in-person at the meeting or sent by email to: [email protected]. The meeting agenda can be found here: Read the full agenda ⇒ [ [link removed] ]

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RTGs at Husky
Husky Terminal receives four new RTGs

The Husky Terminal at the Port of Tacoma recently received four new diesel hybrid rubber-tired container gantry cranes (RTGs). These RTGs are taller than their existing ones and will allow them to stack containers one additional row higher, densifying cargo operations and thereby increasing throughput capacity of the terminal.

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Shorepower at Husky
Shore power installation at Husky Terminal

Installation of shore power infrastructure at Husky terminal begins later this month. Shore power allows ships shut off their engines and to plug into electricity while at dock, reducing vessel air emissions. Read more about the Port’s and Northwest Seaport Alliance’s Clean Air Strategy implementation plans on our website ⇒ [ [link removed] ] 

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Commissioner Meyer
Commission
President Don Meyer on CityLine

TacomaTV's CityLine recently featured a conversation with Don Meyer, Port of Tacoma Commission President. The discussion highlighted the Port’s role promoting trade, supporting family-wage jobs, and improving the environment in Pierce County. Watch it here ⇒ [ [link removed] ] 

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SAFEBoats MARAD
Port tenant, SAFE Boats, awarded $700k federal grant

SAFE boats, a vessel manufacturer for navies and first responders worldwide, is one of only two Washington state shipyards to receive a grant this year from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) Small Shipyard Grant Program. Read more ⇒ [ [link removed] ] 

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Social Media Round-Up




Facebook: Lightning [ [link removed] ]

Congratulations, Ryan Lucido (Husky Terminal's Facility, Sustainability and Services Manager), on... Read more ⇒ [ [link removed] ]





Twitter: Cool Photo Game [ [link removed] ]

We'll play your cool photo game! We see your cranes and raise you a ship. Your turn, @PortofSeattle [ [link removed] ]!
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Instagram: One Parana [ [link removed] ]

Early-rising Grit City residents, did you catch a glimpse out your window this morning of the... 
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LinkedIn: Governor Office Visit [ [link removed] ]

Thank you, Becky Kelley and Anna Lising from the 
Office of the Governor [ [link removed] ]... Read more ⇒ [ [link removed] ]







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