<p><img alt="The Olive Bay arrives at the West Hylebos log terminal in Tacoma. " height="320" width="480" class="media-element file-full" typeof="foaf:Image" src="//www.nwseaportalliance.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/the-olive-bay-tacoma-nwsa-1_0.jpg?itok=IqOWvzw0" title="" /></p> <p>The <em>Olive Bay</em>, reputed to be the world’s largest single-deck bulk/log carrier, arrived Thursday at The Northwest Seaport Alliance’s West Hylebos log terminal in Tacoma.</p>

<p>October’s full load import and export volumes recorded the strongest for the month since 2012. Year to date, imports and exports for October continue to support a strong peak season for the NWSA, with an 11 percent increase and 16 percent increase, respectively.</p> <p>To support this peak shipping season’s strong agricultural exports, the NWSA has lengthened the extended gates program through Dec. 2. The main commodities moving through our gateway are hay, forest products, and fruits and vegetables.</p>

<p><img alt="WPPA port of the Year" height="335" width="480" style="width: 480px; height: 335px;" class="media-element file-full" typeof="foaf:Image" src="//www.nwseaportalliance.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/wppa-port-of-the-year_0.jpg?itok=pKU4TNGP" title="" /></p> <p>The Washington Public Ports Association recognized The Northwest Seaport Alliance with its annual Port of the Year Award.</p>

<p>The Northwest Seaport Alliance has lengthened the extended gates program through Friday, Dec. 2, to support this peak shipping season’s strong agricultural exports.  </p> <p>“Based on the positive feedback we received from our customers, we are pleased to offer three additional weeks of the extended gate program, which was set to conclude on Nov. 11,” said Dustin Stoker, NWSA chief operations officer.</p>

<p><img alt="DrayQ app" height="265" width="480" class="media-element file-full" typeof="foaf:Image" src="//www.nwseaportalliance.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/drayq_app.png?itok=wCleXlOL" title="" /></p> <p>The Northwest Seaport Alliance will launch two new mobile applications early November to help speed the flow of containers through port facilities and along local freight corridors, reduce idling-related air emissions and save fuel.</p>

The Port of Seattle has completed the environmental analysis of Terminal 5 and has prepared the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) on the pr

<p>The Northwest Seaport Alliance’s managing members have scheduled two public meetings to consider the alliance’s 2017 budget and finance plan.</p> <p>The first budget meeting on Oct. 18 will include an in-depth look at the 2017 operating budget, capital building plans and finance plan. Managing members will invite public comment at this meeting.</p> <p>People are encouraged to attend the Oct. 18 meeting to hear how the NWSA’s budget is formed and provide input before the budget is adopted at the Nov. 1 meeting.</p>

Full imports for the month of September improved 4 percent compared to the same month last year, while full exports grew 6 percent. Year to date 2016

Terminal operators have added about 50 hours per week this peak season through The Northwest Seaport Alliance’s extended gates program.The NWSA lau