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Maria Cantwell: “The Port of Bellingham plays a vital role in Washington's maritime economy, and this investment will upgrade critical…”

On the recordJuly 3, 2026
The Port of Bellingham plays a vital role in Washington's maritime economy, and this investment will upgrade critical infrastructure needed to move cargo safely and efficiently for decades to come. The upgraded North Pier will reinforce Northwest Washington's role as a gateway for trade by doubling vessel capacity, reducing vessel time in port by 50 percent, and generating an estimated $11.8 million in annual economic impact for Whatcom County.
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Maria Cantwell
Democratic · Washington

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On funding for the Port of Bellingham project.

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