Tacoma Port Container Freight Station - Container Harbour in Tacoma, Washington

Tacoma Port Container Freight Station is a harbour facility located at 2207 E 11th St, Tacoma, Washington, within Pierce County. It serves as a container freight station, handling containerized cargo for the Port of Tacoma, a major Pacific Northwest gateway. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 488310 (Port and Harbor Operations) and 48831 (Marine Cargo Handling). As a container freight station, the facility manages containerized cargo, which involves less inherent risk for spills compared to bulk or liquid cargo. It operates under the US EPA Vessel General Permit (VGP) for any vessel-related discharges and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) for shoreside stormwater and wastewater. Washington State's stringent environmental regulations further govern stormwater management and pollution prevention. The facility's location in Tacoma places it within an industrial port complex near Commencement Bay, an urban estuary. While not in a designated sensitive habitat, the facility must manage stormwater runoff and potential container-related waste to protect local water quality. Its role in container logistics supports regional trade and economic activity.

The facility is situated in an industrial port area near Commencement Bay, an urban estuary in Puget Sound. Containerized cargo handling reduces the risk of hazardous spills compared to bulk or liquid cargo, but stormwater runoff from paved areas and potential leaks from containers require careful management. The facility must comply with Washington State's stormwater permits and the US EPA NPDES program to minimize impacts on local water quality.