- The Port of Tacoma, the Port of Seattle, and the USACE joined forces for the Seattle Navigation Improvement Project.
- Increasing container ship sizes in trans-Pacific trade.
- Both ports have made substantial investments in modernization.
The Port of Tacoma, Port of Seattle, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) joined forces for the Seattle Navigation Improvement Project and Tacoma Harbor Navigation Improvement Project to enhance port infrastructure, reports Port of Tacoma
Need for Modernization
Increasing container ship sizes in trans-Pacific trade requires upgrading port infrastructure to accommodate larger vessels for global competitiveness.
Project Details
The projects involve deepening the Blair Waterway in Tacoma and the West Waterway in Seattle to meet draft requirements of larger ships, ensuring support for international trade and regional job growth.
Authorization and Stakeholder Coordination
Congress authorized the Seattle project in 2018 and the Tacoma project in 2022. Close coordination with stakeholders like groups, the U.S. Coast Guard, Puget Sound Pilots, and the Washington State Department of Natural Resources is crucial.
Port of Tacoma’s Blair Waterway Deepening
The project involves navigation channel deepening, footprint modifications, sediment characterization, ship simulation, and exploring the use of dredged material at the East Commencement Habitat Opportunity.
Port of Seattle’s West Waterway Deepening
Aimed at deepening the navigation channel to ensure accessibility to deep-draft vessels, including sediment characterization, engineering, and preparing construction plans.
Investments and Commitments
Both ports have made substantial investments in modernization, including terminal improvements and adding advanced cranes to accommodate larger ships, ensuring continued competitiveness in global trade.
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Source: Port Of Tacoma
