Logistics

With Seattle-Tacoma International Airport 22 miles north of the region, easy access to the Mexican and Canadian borders and the east and west coast through I-90 and I-5, the deep-water Port of Tacoma, and Class 1 Rail service at the tip of your fingers, Pierce County can help you move products and people to their destinations quickly and efficiently.

Tacoma-Pierce County is strategically located just 40 minutes south of Seattle, flanked by the southern shores of Washington state’s Puget Sound to the west and the iconic 14,000-foot tall Mount Rainier to the east. Equally distanced from markets in Asia and Europe, we’re a major gateway to Asia for outbound trade and to the U.S. interior for inbound cargo.

The Economic Development Board for Tacoma-Pierce County’s Trade-Logistics Cluster Acceleration Team brings together a group of supply chain leaders to create strategies that move the industry forward in Pierce County. These strategies result in job creation, economic prosperity, a healthy environment and an inclusive community.

The Trade-Logistics Cluster’s five-year strategic plan includes three key initiatives:

Community Education

• Increase the understanding of the Trade-Logistics sector and its value among the Pierce County community and within the sector itself.

Policy Advocacy

• Use a collective voice with policy makers to advocate for a strong Trade-Logistics sector and community.

Workforce Development

• Increase the understanding and relevancy of the career opportunities in the Trade-Logistics sector across the region.