July 18, 2025
The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) announced the inaugural incentive program for zero emission (ZE) truck and charging deployment in the gateway.
After a competitive bid process, the NWSA identified Zeem Solutions (Zeem) as the awarded subrecipient. Zeem has a proven track record in deployment of ZEVs and charging infrastructure, but this will be their first deployment in Washington state.
Made possible by a 6.2 million dollar grant from WSDOT, the incentives will collectively bring 19 zero emission trucks and charging to the Puget Sound region. This grant serves as a catalyst for private investment from project participants, with Zeem and its fleet partners contributing a substantial portion of the total project costs.
The Zeem project also includes building out a charging site that will enable 250 vehicles to charge per day, with parking capacity for 70 vehicles overnight. The charging site will be located near the new I-5 exit ramp just south of SeaTac Airport, along SR-99 (International Blvd / Pacific Hwy), convenient for nearby warehouse and distribution centers that see a large volume of truck deliveries.
In addition to serving trucks, the Zeem site will serve other fleets operating light-, medium- and heavy-duty electric commercial vehicles. The charging site will break ground in the Fall of 2025, with the ZEVs expected on the road by 2026. This program was made possible by Climate Commitment Act funding, Washington's cap-and-invest program supporting climate, jobs and public health.
The Northwest Seaport Alliance is a marine cargo operating partnership of the ports of Seattle and Tacoma.
Source: The Northwest Seaport Alliance