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A tour of Seattle's _, :l\ gauig"; n...m_ ngmwaterfront _. . 'vaV l l As the 10th largest port in the United States, the Port of Seattle performs a critical function in US. international trade. A majority of inbound cargo crossing Seattle's docks is bound for destinations in the Midwest and East Coast, and it is a top export gateway. THE GREEN GATEWAY: The Port of Seattle Why a working waterfront is important aims to be the greenest and most energy A strong working port is vital to the economic health of King County and Washington efcient port in North Amen'ca ' state. The Port of Seattle seaport generates 21,695 directjobs with $1.6 billion of personal income, 7,845 indirectjobs and 26,71 6 induced jobs resulting in $2.5 billion , of business revenue and $457.5 million state and local taxes. In addition, the port is a critcal link connecting Washington businesses with global markets, and supports the Develop and maintain outstanding 1 cargo facilities to compete in the global 40 percent ofjobs in our state that depend on trade. marketplace Investing in Economic Development Strengthen local, Our region's top tier freight infrastructure represents billions in federal, state, local and regional and state private investment.The Port of Seattle has spent around $1 billion on our container transportation terminals since the late 905. In the past ve years we have committed over $340 million infrastructure to speed the more to road and rail projects to enhance the regional freight system. movement of cargo The Port of Seattle, the Green Gateway to Asia Create a positive industrial business Seattle is the closest U.S. port to Asia. We have the lowest carbon footprint for cargo environment to support traderelated industries and family-wagejobs shipped by sea from Asia to major markets in the Midwest and East Coast. Foster expansion The port is raising the bar of environmental sustainability through a number of industry- of export industries leading programs. The At-Berth Clean (ABC) Fuels program encourages voluntary regionally and reduction of vessel emissions and has eliminated 830 metric tons of sulfur dioxide throughout the emissions since 2009. Other programs include shore power, the Clean Truck Program, state the Northwest Ports Clean Air Strategy, Green Gateway Partners, and joint efforts with Protect and marine terminal operators to use cleaner fuels, exhaust controls and new equipment. enhance air and water quality The Port of Seattle is one of the nation's largest container ports and a critical US international trade gateway. sa"''s Primary Ra" ""''3 'v.w.r,ac O smu- Tacoma' 2009 2010 MW 2011 2012 2013 TEUS 1.58m 2.15m 2.05m 1.89m 1.59m Rank 8th 6th 6th 8th 10th W Seattle's competitive adva ntages: LosAngoios' Naturally deep-water port Eighteen ocean carriers with direct service to Asia, Europe, :- ansF mu Corridor Latin America, and domestic markets ' ""'" "cm" "'"""' - csx connection i Norfolk Southern connection Less than two miles from two Class. _| rail yards and efcrent_ connections to the |-5 and l-90 corridors A majon'ty ofimport cargo moving through the Port of Seattle 4th largest distribution center network in the US. travels by rail to the Midwest and beyond. One of fastest rail transits to Chicago of any West Coast port Green Gateway: Lowest carbon emissions for cargo moving through Seattle between Asia and the eastern US. Terminal 5 Terminal 18 Major carriers: APL, Hamburg Siid, Hyundai, MOL,Westwood Major carriers: ANLUS Lines, COSCO, CMA CGM, Hanjin, On-dock rail "K" Line, Maersk Line, Matson Navigation, Safmarine, Yang Ming On-dock rail Terminal 30 Major carriers: China Shipping, PlL, UASC Terminal 46 Near-dock rail (less than 2 miles to BNSF and UP yards) Major carriers: COSCO, Hanjin,"K"Line, MSC, Yang Ming Near-dock rail (less than 2 miles to BNSF and UP yards) ., ,0 . in. "'u- ' // ammu- Lu)- Conlllmr Cm!" Industrial i I. mmumi Terminal: FRIlIIl-s rum-y Commnill mum" um. Mmry ma sun-l 7mm Fishing/Workbook. mum/ca." "mm". 5 I Pub s"""" "m mm: sun-um Tomlinlls Icerullonni Mung. AccusPlrh m 3.11"," Commonhl Moor-gt qvyur-v'UCVVno-A- car-x:- -v~
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