WASHINGTON

• USHQJ
• Latitude: 38.8713
• Longitude: -77.0143
• US East Coast
• Port in US

Location: Port Washington NY US

Washington State, located in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States, is home to several significant marine ports. These ports play a critical role in international trade, commerce, and transportation. Here are some key details about the major marine ports in Washington:

1. Port of Seattle

• Location: Seattle, Washington
• Coordinates: 47.6062° N, 122.3321° W
• Specializations:
  • Major hub for container shipping
  • Significant port for cruise ships
  • Handles bulk cargo and breakbulk cargo
• Facilities:
  • Container terminals
  • Cruise terminals
  • Bulk cargo facilities
  • Warehousing and distribution centers
• Draft Depth: Up to 50 feet
• Annual Cargo Tonnage: Millions of tons of cargo, including significant volumes of imports and exports
• Connectivity:
  • Rail connections through major railroads like BNSF and Union Pacific
  • Highways (Interstate 5 and others) for truck movement
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac) for air cargo

2. Port of Tacoma

• Location: Tacoma, Washington
• Coordinates: 47.2529° N, 122.4443° W
• Specializations:
  • Container shipping
  • Automobiles and heavy equipment handling
  • Breakbulk cargo
  • Agricultural exports
• Facilities:
  • Dedicated container terminals
  • Bulk and breakbulk terminals
  • Auto import/export facilities
  • Warehousing and distribution centers
• Draft Depth: Up to 51 feet
• Annual Cargo Tonnage: Millions of tons, with considerable container throughput
• Connectivity:
  • Rail connections via BNSF and Union Pacific
  • Access to Interstate 5
  • Proximity to Sea-Tac Airport for air shipments

3. Port of Everett

• Location: Everett, Washington
• Coordinates: 47.9784° N, 122.2021° W
• Specializations:
  • Aerospace cargo, particularly components for Boeing
  • Bulk commodities
  • Breakbulk cargo
• Facilities:
  • Specialized terminals for aerospace handling
  • Bulk handling facilities
  • Warehousing
• Draft Depth: Up to 32 feet
• Annual Cargo Tonnage: Focused on aerospace-related cargo and project cargo
• Connectivity:
  • Rail connections
  • Proximity to major highways
  • Close to Paine Field for air transport

4. Port of Bellingham

• Location: Bellingham, Washington
• Coordinates: 48.7491° N, 122.4787° W
• Specializations:
  • General cargo
  • Fishing industry
  • Marina services
• Facilities:
  • General cargo terminals
  • Marina facilities
  • Industrial and commercial development sites
• Draft Depth: Varies, generally shallower than major ports
• Annual Cargo Tonnage: Smaller volume compared to larger ports, focuses on regional needs
• Connectivity:
  • Rail service
  • Access to Interstate 5
  • Close to Bellingham International Airport

5. Port of Port Angeles

• Location: Port Angeles, Washington
• Coordinates: 48.1181° N, 123.4303° W
• Specializations:
  • Forestry products and timber
  • Boat building and repair
  • General cargo
• Facilities:
  • Log handling terminals
  • Cargo handling facilities
  • Marine terminals for boat services
• Draft Depth: Up to 40 feet
• Annual Cargo Tonnage: Moderately significant, focused on forestry and local industries
• Connectivity:
  • Regional rail service
  • Highway access
  • Smaller regional airport

These ports are critical infrastructure for Washington State and serve significant roles in the regional, national, and international transportation networks. They provide diverse facilities and services that support a wide range of industries from container shipping to aerospace and forestry.