On 5th September in 1911, a municipal corporation named the Port of Seattle was formed through voting in King County. The aim of Port of Seattle is to emerge as the most reliable provider of transportation services and facilities. In order to fulfill this goal the Port of Seattle works in partnership with several private and public companies.
In 2005, the Port of Seattle was one of the 5 large container ports in the U.S.A. It is served by 24 steamship lines, which are regularly scheduled. In terms of container tonnage exports to the continent of Asia, the Port of Seattle, is the top American seaport.
The functions of Port of Seattle are significant for contributing to the economy of the city. It handles six important commercial marine terminals, by involving 26 container cranes, a customs test station, an upgraded grain terminal and an international trade zone. It also includes airport facilities and 1,400 acres
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of port marine. The Port is the operator as well as the owner of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport or Sea-Tac Airport. It has served more than 29 million passengers in the year 2005.
Transportation services in Port of Seattle are provided by as many as 30 barge operators, 30 steamship lines and over 150 truck operators. Apart from this the Port also manages Shilshole Bay Marina, Bell Harbor Marina, Fishermen's Terminal and Harbor Island Marina. The 2 cruise ship facilities of the Port have the potential of hosting more than 750,000 cruise passengers and 200 ship calls.
Currently, the Port of Seattle is a body whose services include providing means and modes of transport for both passengers and cargoes, by air, rail or road. The Elliot Bay Park, which is a top tourist attraction is maintained by the Port of Seattle. Rather than competing it assists and cooperates with the government.
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