Port of Seattle

Matternet Appoints Will Urban as Senior Advisor

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

Matternet, the developer of the world’s leading urban drone delivery system, today announced the appointment of Will Urban as Senior Advisor, effective immediately.

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  • Matternet, the developer of the world’s leading urban drone delivery system, today announced the appointment of Will Urban as Senior Advisor, effective immediately.
  • Mr. Urban joins Matternet from Flexport, the tech-driven platform for global logistics, where he served as the company’s Chief Revenue Officer.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    In this role, Mr. Urban is going to drive numerous strategic business development initiatives as a senior advisor to Andreas Raptopoulos, Founder and CEO of Matternet, and the full management team.
  • “We are thrilled to welcome Will as a senior advisor to Matternet,” said Mr. Raptopoulos.

Swire Shipping Appoints SSA Terminals for Ports of Seattle, Long Beach and Oakland

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Swire Shipping, a leading provider of sustainable and innovative shipping and logistics solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of SSA Terminals as its container terminal operator for the ports of Seattle, Long Beach, and Oakland.

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  • Swire Shipping, a leading provider of sustainable and innovative shipping and logistics solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of SSA Terminals as its container terminal operator for the ports of Seattle, Long Beach, and Oakland.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230802365914/en/
    Swire Shipping has appointed SSA Terminals as its container terminal operator at the Ports of Seattle, Long Beach and Oakland.
  • In addition, the use of T-18’s on-dock rail will enable Swire Shipping customers to access a wider range of origins and destinations, such as to and from the Ohio Valley.
  • The agreement marks the continuation of a longstanding relationship between Swire Shipping and SSA Terminals.

AECOM selected to lead renovation of S Concourse at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

AECOM (NYSE: ACM), the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, today announced it has been selected by the Port of Seattle to lead the S Concourse Evolution at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).

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  • AECOM (NYSE: ACM), the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, today announced it has been selected by the Port of Seattle to lead the S Concourse Evolution at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
  • AECOM will oversee design and engineering, working closely with design partner HOK, to modernize the facility through a combination of renovation and new construction.
  • This critical work will focus on restructuring and repurposing the existing seven-level, 350,000 square foot space to increase operational efficiency, meet code requirements, and enhance passenger experience.
  • The project will transform the existing concourse into an inviting destination for today’s modern traveler while accommodating the ongoing growth.

Outreach Team Selected to Support Local Small Businesses

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Thursday, October 6, 2022

SEATTLE, Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, the Port of Seattle, and King County announced today that seven community organizations would serve local small businesses through the Community Business Connector (CBC) program.  

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  • Connectors provide referral options to lenders, small business development centers, and other helpful resources.
  • "Helping small companies tap resources is vital as the region grows amid uncertain economic conditions locally and globally."
  • Connectors will make the region's small business support ecosystem more accommodating and inclusive by building relationships with businesses facing challenges due to linguistic, cultural, and geographic barriers.
  • "We are committing $500,000 from King County COVID-19 Local Recovery Funds to ensure that small businesses throughout King County can get the direct support and resources they need," she added.

AIR TAHITI NUI COMMENCES NEW NON-STOP SERVICE FROM SEATTLE TO TAHITI WITH INAUGURAL FLIGHT

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Air Tahiti Nui today announces the debut of its first non-stop service connecting Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Papeete, Tahiti (PPT) with its inaugural flight and arrival to SEA Airport.

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  • Alaska Airlines and Air Tahiti Nui offer flexible and convenient access between many major cities such as Vancouver, Boston, Chicago, Miami, New York City, and The Islands of Tahiti.
  • To provide its passengers with the best travel experience, Air Tahiti Nui commits to the highest quality of service and safety standards.
  • With the new non-stop service to Tahiti from Seattle commencing on October 5th, 2022, Air Tahiti Nui becomes the only airline connecting the Pacific Northwest and French Polynesia.
  • Headquartered in Papeete, Tahiti, Air Tahiti Nui currently operates from its Tahiti base to destinations in 10 countries in cooperation with a number of codeshare partners including Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, SNCF, Air Calin, Air New Zealand, Japan Airlines, Korean Air, Qantas and LATAM.

Dalfen Industrial Expands Seattle Industrial Portfolio

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Thursday, August 4, 2022

DALLAS, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dalfen Industrial acquired a 137,266 square foot industrial property in Tukwila, WA, a suburb of Seattle.

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  • DALLAS, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dalfen Industrial acquired a 137,266 square foot industrial property in Tukwila, WA, a suburb of Seattle.
  • "With population growth 56% higher than average for the top 100 MSAs, Dalfen plans to continue its expansion in the Seattle market."
  • Dalfen Industrial LLC, headquartered in Dallas, is one of the largest buyers of industrial real estate in the United States and is a leader in the last-mile property sector.
  • Dalfen currently owns and operates millions of square feet of premier industrial properties throughout the United States.

UWL Launches Express Service from Vietnam to Seattle

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022

UWL, a top 10 American-owned NVOCC and leading provider of global 3PL services, has contracted with Swire Shipping, a multi-purpose liner service, to launch a new, exclusive express service, departing from Ho Chi Minh City and arriving at the Port of Seattle in 18 days.

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  • UWL, a top 10 American-owned NVOCC and leading provider of global 3PL services, has contracted with Swire Shipping, a multi-purpose liner service, to launch a new, exclusive express service, departing from Ho Chi Minh City and arriving at the Port of Seattle in 18 days.
  • Providing speed and predictability, the bi-weekly service offers the fastest trip from Vietnam to the US.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220426006070/en/
    UWL_Swire Express Service Arriving at the Port of Seattle (Photo: Business Wire)
    Customers have been asking for creative solutions during this extremely challenging market, and this first-of-its-kind service is part of our response.
  • US importers are pushing for more creativity and controlled reliable solutions to manage supply chain risk, UWL President Duncan Wright said.

Alaska Airlines and our oneworld partners celebrate arriving in style at our home airport

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Thursday, March 3, 2022

SEATTLE, March 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Marking a new era at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Alaska Airlines joined with the Port of Seattle today to celebrate the completion of the new International Arrivals Facility (IAF) – a state-of-the-art, world-class facility for passengers arriving from around the globe on international flights into Seattle.  

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  • "With Alaska's leading network and new service launched by other oneworld members, the facility will strengthen the status of Seattle as a global hub for oneworld."
  • Alaska joined oneworld one year ago a global airline alliance that provides flyers with a superior, seamless travel experience.
  • Alaska Airlines andourregional partners serve more than 120 destinations across the United States,Belize, Canada, Costa Rica andMexico.
  • Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK).

More space to lounge? We're on it! Alaska Airlines unveils major investment to expand and remodel popular Lounges in Seattle and Portland

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022

"We love that our guests love our Lounges," said Sangita Woerner, senior vice president of marketing and guest experience at Alaska Airlines.

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  • "We love that our guests love our Lounges," said Sangita Woerner, senior vice president of marketing and guest experience at Alaska Airlines.
  • A hefty amount of work will start soon at our Lounges to make the guest experience even better.
  • Alaska operates eight Lounges at six airports: Anchorage; Los Angeles; New York JFK; Portland; San Francisco; and Seattle (three locations).
  • Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK).

CrowdStreet Identifies Their 20 Best Places to Invest in Private Equity Real Estate in 2022

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Tuesday, January 25, 2022

CrowdStreet, one of the leading real estate investing marketplaces, has released its annual Best Places to Invest report for 2022.

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  • CrowdStreet, one of the leading real estate investing marketplaces, has released its annual Best Places to Invest report for 2022.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220125005513/en/
    CrowdStreets 2022 Best Places to Invest report names the nations top markets for private real estate investing.
  • Their depth and breadth of knowledge is voluminous, in part because we evaluate hundreds of private real estate deals annually, Formigle noted.
  • CrowdStreet has consistently been named Best Overall Real Estate Crowdfunding Site by Investopedia and was just named a Benzinga 2022 Alternative Investments Listmaker .