Federation of Washington ports authorized — Purposes.
RCW 53.06.070
in effectThe Washington public ports association is authorized to create a federation of Washington ports to enable member ports to strengthen their international trading capabilities and market the region's products worldwide. Such a federation shall maintain the authority of individual ports and have the following purposes: (1) To operate as an export trading company under the provisions enumerated in chapter 53.31 RCW; (2) To provide a network to market the services of the members of the Washington public ports association; (3) To provide expertise and assistance to businesses interested in export markets; (4) To promote cooperative efforts between ports and local associate development organizations to assist local economic development efforts and build local capacity; and (5) To assist in the efficient marketing of the state's trade, tourism, and travel resources.
The Washington public ports association is authorized to create a federation of Washington ports to enable member ports to strengthen their international trading capabilities and market the region's products worldwide. Such a federation shall maintain the authority of individual ports and have the following purposes:
(1) To operate as an export trading company under the provisions enumerated in chapter 53.31 RCW;
(2) To provide a network to market the services of the members of the Washington public ports association;
(3) To provide expertise and assistance to businesses interested in export markets;
(4) To promote cooperative efforts between ports and local associate development organizations to assist local economic development efforts and build local capacity; and
(5) To assist in the efficient marketing of the state's trade, tourism, and travel resources.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=53.06&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026