Ryan Calkins
@ryancalkins.bsky.social
Port of Seattle Commissioner for SEA and the seaport. Decarbonizing aviation and maritime.
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Congratulations to ALL of our endorsed candidates on their victories!
Seattle's future is looking bright!
#Seattle #SEAElex #KingCounty #KCElex #WAElex
Seattle's future is looking bright!
#Seattle #SEAElex #KingCounty #KCElex #WAElex
November 13, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Congratulations to ALL of our endorsed candidates on their victories!
Seattle's future is looking bright!
#Seattle #SEAElex #KingCounty #KCElex #WAElex
Seattle's future is looking bright!
#Seattle #SEAElex #KingCounty #KCElex #WAElex
This gives the City and the Port a chance to return to the framework established after the original industrial lands legislation. That MOU included County, Tribes, ST, and creates a mechanism for creating living wage jobs AND affordable housing.
JUST IN: Washington's Growth Management Hearings Board has invalidated the Seattle City Council's ordinance legalizing housing in a small slice of SoDo near the sports stadiums, siding with the Port of Seattle in its appeal against the move.
November 11, 2025 at 3:46 AM
This gives the City and the Port a chance to return to the framework established after the original industrial lands legislation. That MOU included County, Tribes, ST, and creates a mechanism for creating living wage jobs AND affordable housing.
I spent the day at the airport yesterday, reviewing operations with our team and with Congressman Larsen, Ranking Member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. If you are traveling soon, check your airline’s website or app for flight updates before you leave for the airport.
A heartfelt "thank you" to all the TSA, CBP, and FAA workers at SEA who are continuing to work through the government shutdown. As of today, security checkpoint wait times are still under our goal of less than 20 minutes. Be aware things can change.
November 8, 2025 at 3:34 PM
I spent the day at the airport yesterday, reviewing operations with our team and with Congressman Larsen, Ranking Member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. If you are traveling soon, check your airline’s website or app for flight updates before you leave for the airport.
Thank you, Congresswoman Jayapal, for stopping by SEA to learn about the impacts of the shutdown and efforts to support federal workers.
I visited @flysea.bsky.social to meet with staff who have been affected by the Republican shut down.
So many folks are working without pay, and wondering when or if their next paycheck will come. It’s time for Republicans to end this shutdown now.
So many folks are working without pay, and wondering when or if their next paycheck will come. It’s time for Republicans to end this shutdown now.
October 23, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Thank you, Congresswoman Jayapal, for stopping by SEA to learn about the impacts of the shutdown and efforts to support federal workers.
October 21, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Kicking off One Ocean Week Seattle hosted by Maritime Blue. 50+ events all about our oceans!
I’ll be attending events on sustainable maritime fuels and working waterfronts this week. More here: maritimeblue.org/one-ocean-we...
I’ll be attending events on sustainable maritime fuels and working waterfronts this week. More here: maritimeblue.org/one-ocean-we...
October 20, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Kicking off One Ocean Week Seattle hosted by Maritime Blue. 50+ events all about our oceans!
I’ll be attending events on sustainable maritime fuels and working waterfronts this week. More here: maritimeblue.org/one-ocean-we...
I’ll be attending events on sustainable maritime fuels and working waterfronts this week. More here: maritimeblue.org/one-ocean-we...
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What’s your fave plen? 💚
October 16, 2025 at 10:35 PM
What’s your fave plen? 💚
Quite a weekend for Seattle sports. Ws for the Sounders, Kraken, Hawks, and Huskies. And of course the Mariners grabbing game one of the ALCS on the road! #goms
October 13, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Quite a weekend for Seattle sports. Ws for the Sounders, Kraken, Hawks, and Huskies. And of course the Mariners grabbing game one of the ALCS on the road! #goms
Waiting for the @brittneybush.bsky.social post to make it official. #goms
October 11, 2025 at 5:20 AM
Waiting for the @brittneybush.bsky.social post to make it official. #goms
It’s as if Kennedy decided that we should be the best in the world at making horsedrawn carriages, instead of winning the space race.
October 7, 2025 at 2:44 PM
It’s as if Kennedy decided that we should be the best in the world at making horsedrawn carriages, instead of winning the space race.
It is day 6 of the federal government shutdown but the Port of Seattle is open for business.
Thank you to our federal workers for keeping our region moving.
Thank you to our federal workers for keeping our region moving.
October 6, 2025 at 4:02 PM
It is day 6 of the federal government shutdown but the Port of Seattle is open for business.
Thank you to our federal workers for keeping our region moving.
Thank you to our federal workers for keeping our region moving.
Yes! Grateful to get to learn from her every day.
So proud of my friend Commissioner Hamdi Mohamed for standing up for Seattle’s immigrant communities at every turn.
As we fight back against this administration’s cruelty towards immigrants, I’m grateful to have partners like Hamdi.
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
As we fight back against this administration’s cruelty towards immigrants, I’m grateful to have partners like Hamdi.
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
A rising star in Seattle politics grapples with limited options against Trump’s agenda
Hamdi Mohamed manages immigration issues for Seattle and directs policy at Sea-Tac Airport. Still, her power to counter President Trump’s agenda is limited.
www.seattletimes.com
October 3, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Yes! Grateful to get to learn from her every day.
As the federal government shut down continues, Port of Seattle facilities - including SeaTac Airport and our cruise terminals - remain fully open and operational.
If you’re traveling through SEA, arrive early and use Spot Saver to reserve a security screening time
www.portseattle.org/SEAspotsaver
If you’re traveling through SEA, arrive early and use Spot Saver to reserve a security screening time
www.portseattle.org/SEAspotsaver
SEA Spot Saver
Skip the Security Line Available daily from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. Your time while traveling is important, SEA Spot Saver can help! Experience expedited screening without a membership and for free. Book in...
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October 2, 2025 at 4:42 PM
As the federal government shut down continues, Port of Seattle facilities - including SeaTac Airport and our cruise terminals - remain fully open and operational.
If you’re traveling through SEA, arrive early and use Spot Saver to reserve a security screening time
www.portseattle.org/SEAspotsaver
If you’re traveling through SEA, arrive early and use Spot Saver to reserve a security screening time
www.portseattle.org/SEAspotsaver
Climate Week NYC started off hot with a federal judge blocking a Trump order that stopped a major offshore wind project and Kimmel getting back on air. Good vibes only as we work on advancing the Blue Economy.
September 22, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Climate Week NYC started off hot with a federal judge blocking a Trump order that stopped a major offshore wind project and Kimmel getting back on air. Good vibes only as we work on advancing the Blue Economy.
While Don Quixote Trump is tilting at windmills, China is building ever larger versions that will quietly power thousands of homes without coal or gas. This remarkable self own by the US means higher utility bills, fewer jobs, and slipping further behind in innovation. Embarrassing.
China’s Dongfang Electric Hoists 26 MW Offshore Wind Turbine for Testing
Dongfang Electric Wind Power completed the hoisting of the 26 MW offshore wind turbine for testing on August 29 as the industry races forward with the...
maritime-executive.com
September 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
While Don Quixote Trump is tilting at windmills, China is building ever larger versions that will quietly power thousands of homes without coal or gas. This remarkable self own by the US means higher utility bills, fewer jobs, and slipping further behind in innovation. Embarrassing.
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BREAKING: 40 elected leaders sent a letter to Lavish Roots and Meta urging them to be neutral and respect workers’ desire to form a union. Over 200 Lavish workers who prepare and serve meals for Meta employees in WA state are organizing, and our elected leaders have our backs!
September 5, 2025 at 2:57 AM
BREAKING: 40 elected leaders sent a letter to Lavish Roots and Meta urging them to be neutral and respect workers’ desire to form a union. Over 200 Lavish workers who prepare and serve meals for Meta employees in WA state are organizing, and our elected leaders have our backs!
Got to start my day with an opportunity to talk about shorepower. We are the 2nd cruise port in the world to offer plugin for vessels and as of this year, all of our berths are 100% shorepower capable.
Learn more: www.portseattle.org/blog/past-pr...
Learn more: www.portseattle.org/blog/past-pr...
August 13, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Got to start my day with an opportunity to talk about shorepower. We are the 2nd cruise port in the world to offer plugin for vessels and as of this year, all of our berths are 100% shorepower capable.
Learn more: www.portseattle.org/blog/past-pr...
Learn more: www.portseattle.org/blog/past-pr...
My latest newsletter is out!
In this issue, I share a report out of my time at the United Nations Ocean Conference last month in Nice. Ocean-based innovation holds much promise, but we will need all-hands-on-deck to bring it to scale.
Watch: youtube.com/shorts/ZRZSC...
In this issue, I share a report out of my time at the United Nations Ocean Conference last month in Nice. Ocean-based innovation holds much promise, but we will need all-hands-on-deck to bring it to scale.
Watch: youtube.com/shorts/ZRZSC...
From Global Oceans to Local Action: Commissioner Ryan Calkins at the UN Ocean Conference #port
YouTube video by Port of Seattle
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July 28, 2025 at 9:28 PM
My latest newsletter is out!
In this issue, I share a report out of my time at the United Nations Ocean Conference last month in Nice. Ocean-based innovation holds much promise, but we will need all-hands-on-deck to bring it to scale.
Watch: youtube.com/shorts/ZRZSC...
In this issue, I share a report out of my time at the United Nations Ocean Conference last month in Nice. Ocean-based innovation holds much promise, but we will need all-hands-on-deck to bring it to scale.
Watch: youtube.com/shorts/ZRZSC...
The world is moving on. As US port throughput drops, Asian and European port traffic is increasing as trade flows divert around the US to avoid our tariffs and uncertainty.
July 26, 2025 at 1:13 PM
The world is moving on. As US port throughput drops, Asian and European port traffic is increasing as trade flows divert around the US to avoid our tariffs and uncertainty.
Warehouse vacancy rates in the US are at an 11 year high. Whatever slack was in the supply chain to accommodate tariffs is gone at this point. Inventories are drawn down and product hitting store shelves now will carry at least a 10% tariff burden. ⬆️ prices, ⬇️ sales 🟰 economic downturn.
July 22, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Warehouse vacancy rates in the US are at an 11 year high. Whatever slack was in the supply chain to accommodate tariffs is gone at this point. Inventories are drawn down and product hitting store shelves now will carry at least a 10% tariff burden. ⬆️ prices, ⬇️ sales 🟰 economic downturn.
Thank you to my home district for its support! Proud to represent us on the commission.
We proudly endorse Ryan Calkins (@ryancalkins.bsky.social) for Port of Seattle Commissioner Position No. 1 ✅
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July 20, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Thank you to my home district for its support! Proud to represent us on the commission.
Trade wars have consequences.
www.truckingdive.com/news/gsc-ent...
www.truckingdive.com/news/gsc-ent...
Seattle transload company lays off 92 employees
MacMillan-Piper filed a notice in the state of Washington that it was to permanently lay off employees starting Thursday.
www.truckingdive.com
July 16, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Trade wars have consequences.
www.truckingdive.com/news/gsc-ent...
www.truckingdive.com/news/gsc-ent...
As the next self-imposed tariff deadline approaches, it’s a good time to point out that the consequences don’t kick in for consumers (and the economy) for many months. Anticipatory purchases and inventory drawdowns blunt early price pressure. Any fix will require months to undo the damage.
July 14, 2025 at 10:21 PM
As the next self-imposed tariff deadline approaches, it’s a good time to point out that the consequences don’t kick in for consumers (and the economy) for many months. Anticipatory purchases and inventory drawdowns blunt early price pressure. Any fix will require months to undo the damage.