Connecting customers, cargo and community
Watch the 2026 State of the Port video
Port of Tacoma leaders give a report to the community about key accomplishments in the past year, including construction of the Maritime Center project, progress on the environmental initiatives, planning to expand the capacity of the Blair Waterway, and large turnouts for community events.
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Among the largest container ports in the U.S., the Port of Tacoma is a naturally deepwater port located on Commencement Bay in south Puget Sound. A diverse array of maritime and industrial-related businesses and facilities are located across 2,500 acres of Port-owned property, including several major container terminals, managed by The Northwest Seaport Alliance, where some of the world’s largest container shipping lines call.
An economic engine for Pierce County
A 2025 analysis found the Port of Tacoma’s lines of business, combined with cargo operations in the South Harbor of The Northwest Seaport Alliance, supported 41,095 jobs in 2023.
These workers earned a combined $3.4 billion in total compensation, and the businesses generated nearly $10.8 billion in revenue.
