Overview
Port of Tacoma T7 Warehouse is an operational harbour facility in Tacoma, Washington, United States. It supports marine cargo handling under the NAICS 488310 classification for port and harbor operations.
Port of Tacoma T7 Warehouse is a harbour facility located at 902 Sitcum Way in Tacoma, Washington, United States. It operates within the Port of Tacoma, a major deepwater port on the Pacific Coast, serving containerized and bulk cargo shipping. The facility is classified under NAICS 488310, which covers port and harbor operations including cargo handling and warehousing. As a harbour facility in the United States, Port of Tacoma T7 Warehouse operates under federal and state regulatory frameworks including the US EPA Vessel General Permit (VGP) for vessel discharges and the Clean Water Act for stormwater management. The facility likely handles containerized cargo, given its warehouse designation, and must comply with NPDES permits for industrial stormwater runoff. The Port of Tacoma is a key hub for trans-Pacific trade, with annual container throughput in the range of millions of TEUs. Environmentally, the facility's location on the Commencement Bay within Puget Sound places it in a sensitive coastal ecosystem. Operations require careful management of stormwater, ballast water, and potential spills to protect marine habitats. The Port of Tacoma has implemented sustainability initiatives, including shore power for vessels and habitat restoration projects, to mitigate environmental impacts.
Environmental context
The facility is situated on Commencement Bay in Puget Sound, a biologically rich estuary supporting salmon, orcas, and diverse marine life. Harbour operations involve container handling, which generates stormwater runoff that may contain pollutants such as heavy metals and hydrocarbons. Effective stormwater management and spill prevention are critical to protect local water quality and aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
Port of Tacoma T7 Warehouse is located at 902 Sitcum Way, Tacoma, Washington 98421, United States, within the Port of Tacoma.
As a warehouse facility within a major container port, it primarily handles containerized cargo, though it may also support breakbulk or project cargo.
The facility operates under NAICS code 488310, which covers port and harbor operations including cargo handling and warehousing.
Harbour facilities must comply with the US EPA Vessel General Permit (VGP) for vessel discharges, the Clean Water Act's NPDES program for stormwater, and state-level regulations for water quality and spill prevention.
The Port of Tacoma implements stormwater management systems, spill prevention plans, and habitat restoration projects. It also offers shore power for vessels to reduce air emissions.
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