The Port of Tacoma is an independent seaport located in Tacoma , Washington. The port was built in 1852 at the mouth of the Thea Foss Waterway which opens into Commencement Bay and the larger Puget Sound. It plays a large international trade role in the Pacific Northwest, and is a municipal corporation that operates under state-enabling legislation. The port owns 2,400 acres (972 hectares) which are used for shipping terminal activity, warehousing, distributing, and manufacturing. Seaport, a painting by Claude Lorrain, 1638 The Port of Wellington at night. ... Nickname: The City of Destiny Location of Tacoma in Pierce County and Washington State Coordinates: Country United States of America State Washington County Pierce Government - Mayor Bill Baarsma (NP) Area - City 62. ... Official language(s) English Capital Olympia Largest city Seattle Area Ranked 18th - Total 71,342 sq mi (184,827 km²) - Width 240 miles (385 km) - Length 360 miles (580 km) - % water 6. ... This article on a place of local interest appears to contain only a small amount of verifiable information. ... Commencement Bay is the body of water on which Tacoma, Washington is located. ... Puget Sound Puget Sound (pronounced IPA ) is a sound connected to the Pacific Ocean via the Strait of Juan de Fuca in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. ... International trade is the exchange of goods and services across international boundaries or territories. ... The Pacific Northwest from space This page is about the region that includes parts of Canada and the United States. ... Corporate redirects here. ...
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Port activities account for more than 43,000 jobs in Pierce County, and 113,000 jobs in Washington state.
There are more than 70 public ports in the state of Washington.
The port is home to one of the largest superfund sites in the State of Washington.
The Port of Tacoma was the site of a nationally-renowned protest against the War in Iraq in March of 2007.
Port Militarization Resistance (PMR) is a movement which began in 2004 in the City of Olympia, Washington. ... Commencement Bay is the body of water on which Tacoma, Washington is located. ...
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