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Cruise Season Surpasses Pre-Pandemic Levels The Seattle cruise season recovered markedly in 2022 as the number of cruise ships passing through the Port of Seattle increased by nearly 40% compared to 2019, before the COVID-19 virus effectively sidelined the industry. According to the Puget Sound Business Journal, a total of 295 ships passed through Seattle in 2022, well above the 85 ships which passed through Seattle in 2021 and the 211 ships which passed through the port in 2019 before the pandemic. New Service Launches at Port of Bellingham After roughly two decades, PMA is significantly expanding its presence at the Port of Bellingham. In response to the activation of Bellingham Shipping Terminal for recycling exports, PMA is supporting member PTSC which is handling terminal operations for ABC Recycling Company. Vessels are currently arriving at the Bellingham Shipping Terminal every 6-8 weeks and hauling about 23,000 metric tons of scrap metal on each vessel. PMA worked in coordination with ILWU Local 7 to process casuals and handle longshore registrations to meet the current and future needs of this newly active terminal which is set to support this operation for the next 15 years. 2022 | THE YEAR IN REVIEW The Terminal 46 training facility at the Port of Seattle is located alongside this iconic view of Mount Rainier. Port of Portland Receives $42 Million for T6 Infrastructure Improvements Terminal 6 at the Port of Portland received $42 million in grants from the U.S. Maritime Administration's Port Infrastructure Development Program and the Oregon Department of Transportation's Connect Oregon Program. These dollars will be utilized for infrastructure projects, including the replacement of electrical components to further enable zero-emission operations, the addition of a stormwater system to improve water quality, and the installation of two emergency generators to provide backup power. Oregon Ports See Widespread Increase in Man-hours Man-hours for operations in Oregon and the Columbia River increased by 10% in 2022. This was due to the ports' growth in breakbulk cargo operations which tend to be more labor intensive than container moves. The Port of Coos Bay saw the largest year-over-year percentage growth, followed by the Ports of Vancouver, Longview, and Portland. 31 31 PACIFIC MARITIME ASSOCIATION