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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
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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
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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
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Seattle's competitive adva ntages:
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Naturally deep-water port
Eighteen ocean carriers with direct service to Asia, Europe,           :- ansF mu Corridor
Latin America, and domestic markets                       ' ""'" "cm" "'"""'
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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
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