Port of Tacoma, Washington

With more than 2,700 acres of terminals, warehouses, distribution hubs, and manufacturing, and room to expand, the Port of Tacoma is one of the busiest in the nation (often ranking as the ninth busiest). The port provides services for a number of major shipping companies, including Evergreen, Hyundai Merchant Marine, and Maersk-Sealand. Its top trading partner is usually China/Hong Kong, and major export commodities include oil seeds and grains, industrial machinery, and prepared vegetables and fruits. Major import commodities are industrial machinery, vehicles and parts, and electronics.