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The Exchange A Note from the Executive Director: We are already half way through 2018! With the backing of our members, commitment of our Board of Directors and the knowledge and dedication of the staff, the Merchants Exchange continues to serve our members and the maritime transportation industry with our mission
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Merchants Exchange Board of Directors
“To be the leading provider of information and related services to all stakeholders of the Pacific Northwest intermodal transportation system and to support related business interests for domestic and foreign commerce.”
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MCC Golf Tournament: June 21st!
The Exchange shares the work being done by staff and the direction we are going, as well as reports from industry stakeholders that we hope our membership will enjoy!
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2018 Open House and Bocce Tournament
Thank you for your ongoing support!
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Special Report: Pacific Northwest Trade & Cargo
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Liz Wainwright Executive Director Merchants Exchange
Port Reports: Port of Kalama, Port of Portland, Port of Vancouver
23 Association Reports
Note from the Editor This edition of The Exchange focuses on the cargo that we transport in the Pacific Northwest and the global supply chains that rely on Pacific Northwest trade. Members: If you have an article or an announcement that you would like to be included in future issues of The Exchange, please contact us: newsletter@pdxmex.com. Bekah Canfield, Editor Merchants Exchange
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Cover Photo: Port of Vancouver USA, All Rights Reserved
Merchants Exchange Board of Directors Ryan Statz (2019) President Columbia Grain Inc
Bart Goedhard (2019) Ports America
Todd Krout (2020) Vice President Port of Vancouver USA
Mark Jensen (2021) TEMCO
Mike Morgan (2020) Treasurer Columbia Export Terminal, LLC Carl Bertapelle (2020) Secretary Talon Marine Services, LLC Roger Hsieh (2021) BNSF
Chris Cummins (2021) General Steamship Corp Geoff Doerfler (2021) Tidewater Barge Lines David Nagel (2019) Cascade Marine Agencies Ltd.
Doug Lenz (Ex Officio) Board President, Clean Rivers Cooperative Columbia Pacific Bio Refinery Andrew Holbrook (Ex Officio) Board President, Maritime Fire & Safety Association Kinder Morgan Energy Partners Capt. Steve Dobbins (Ex Officio) Columbia River Pilots Legal Counsel: Tyson Calvert Lindsay Hart LLP
Merchants Exchange Membership Our Industry Members:
Benefits of Membership:
Our membership makes up the core of the local marine shipping community. Our members include, but are not limited to: steamship operators, admiralty attorneys, customs brokers, tug and barge companies, freight forwarders, stevedores, ship repair service facilities and port authorities.
The Exchange is a provider of vessel and cargo information. It serves as a hub for local industry education as well as association management and networking activities. Our members enjoy a direct relationship with the Merchants Exchange and its services. Each member company is able to vote for Merchants Exchange board of director nominations and is eligibile for board membership. All of our services and activities are member focused. Vessel and cargo information services that are currently offered include: • Vessel Reporting • Communication Support Service
• Vessel and Cargo Statistics • Daily Grain Bulletin • Grain Committee Membership • Answering Service • Special Reports and Services* *The Merchants Exchange caters its services to the ever-changing needs of local industry. We are constantly working to develop new ways to help our members do business. If the service you need is not listed, ask us and we can work to develop it for you.
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13TH Annual
MCC Golf Tournament & Member Meeting
Thursday, June 21, 2018 Stone Creek Golf Club Start Times 11:30 a.m.
Early Check-In
All Players Must be Checked In By 1:00 p.m.
12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.
Putt for Dough Shot-Gun Start MCC Annual Meeting Dinner & Raffle
REGISTER ONLINE HOST: Maritime Commerce Club 200 SW Market Street, Suite 190 Portland, OR 97201
14603 South Stoneridge Drive Oregon City, OR 97405 503-518-4653 www.stonecreekgolfclub.net
Registration Fees MCC Members: $125 Non-Members: $135
All-In-One Package Includes... • • • • • • •
Golf Fees Cart Rental Range Balls KP & Long Drive contests 2 Raffle Tickets 2 Drink Tickets Dinner
Other Contests Available! Putt for Dough, Shoot for Dough! SPONSOR A HOLE FOR $200! Showcase your company: Host games, provide swag, prizes, have fun with the players!! Registration cut-off is Monday, June 18, 2018 Reserve your foursome today! Cancellations must be received no later than Thursday, June 7, 2018. No-shows will be billed. Questions? For more information about MCC events, please contact Aaron Garber-Paul, Association & Event Coordinator at (503) 220-2092 or garberpaul@pdxmex.com.
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The Merchants Exchange, Serving the Columbia River since 1879.
WHAT OUR MEMBERS ARE SAYING: “The services the Merchant Exchange provides that I value most is real time information and communication available 24 hours a day with just a quick phone call.� Carl Bertapelle, Talon Marine Services
Same Great Service, Different Name! We are pleased to announce that the Communications Center has been renamed the:
MARINE OPERATIONS SERVICES DEPARTMENT! For the last 140 years, the Merchants Exchange has been a vital and relevant partner to the maritime community and we look forward to serving our community for another 140 years. The function of the Marine Operation Services Department remains the same. We are fully staffed at all times with trained and knowledgeable personnel who are ready to answer questions, provide updates, arrange for services, assist our members with their jobs, and help visiting vessels in port. We will continue to operate 24/7/365. The Marine Operations Services Department offers Marine Intelligence Services, Communication Servicse, Answering Service, and Custom Reports including cargo statistics, vessel activity and more.
We look forward to serving you now and in the future. June- July
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MAY 2, 2018
SHIPPING 202 THE MOVEMENT OF CARGO
The Merchants Exchange Shipping Education Series launched Shipping 202 on May 3rd, 2018. We are so pleased to be able to offer this new edition, focusing on the Movement of Cargo. Presentations covered the exciting journey of cargo from origin to destination, and how transportation happens by cargo ship, pipeline and railways! Speakers included Ken O’Hollaren (Port of Portland), Brenda Barnes and Phil Traylor (Geo. S. Bush & Co), Roger Hsieh (BNSF Railway Company), Kevin Jones (McCall Oil), Rob Rich (Shaver Transportation), Dane Rowinski and Alex Gamboa (Pacific Maritime Association), Kristin Meira (Pacific Northwest Waterways Association), Peter Bennett (Millennium Bulk Terminals), speakers from several local ports, and our own Liz Wainwright (Merchants Exchange). We look forward to our next sessions: Shipping 101: The Business of Shipping (Sept 18th, 2018) Shipping 201: The Movement of a Ship (Oct 30th, 2018) Please stay tuned for more details!
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“This class should be a requirement for anyone who just got hired to work on anything remotely related to the river”
-2017 Shipping 101 attendee
Save the DateS! SHIPPING 101 THE BUSINESS OF SHIPPING
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018 PORTLAND, OREGON
SHIPPING 201 THE MOVEMENT OF A SHIP
OCTOBER 30, 2018 PORTLAND, OREGON More DetailS to follow. QueStionS? PleaSe contact aaron GarBer-Paul at GarBerPaul@PDxMex.coM
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Pacific Northwest Trade & Cargo A Gateway to the World
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GLOBAL CARGO--The cargo loaded in the Columbia River goes around the world. From Western Star Trucks bound for Australia loaded at Port of Portland’s T6, to the logs bound for Asia loaded at Port of Astoria, to the grain loaded up and down the River--the cargo tonnage that moves through our River system is impressive.
The Columbia-Willamette-Snake River System is the number 1 export location for U.S. Wheat, West Coast wood exports, West Coast bulk exports, and West Coast auto exports and number 2 for U.S. corn and soy exports. (PNWA) With all of this cargo moving on our river system, where does it go? How does it fit into the global supply chain? The Merchants Exchange collects data points on all commercial vessels entering and exiting the River and through our ship data collections (data that the ships declare) we have compiled a brief snapshot of the cargo that moves through our system to our global partners. If you are interested in data or custom reports, please contact Jonathan Nichol to find out how our data services can help your business.
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Pacifc NW Top 6 Cargoes (Export)
According to the data provided to the Merchants Exchange by ships entering the river, we were able to determine the following top 6 export cargoes leaving our river system for 2017 and 2018 Year-To-Date.
In 2017:
For 2018 Year-To-Date:
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Grain Soda ash Logs Potash Petcoke Autos
Grain Soda ash Potash Logs Petcoke Autos
From Left to Right: Grain (WikiCommons); Soda Ash (Wiki Commons); Potash (WikiCommons); Logs at Port of Astoria (Wiki Commons); Petcoke (WikiCommons); Autos (Port of Vancouver USA). Map opposite page: WikiCommons
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Cargo Statistics Top 6 Cargo Destinations
The ships providing Next Port of Call data indicated that the Top 6 Cargo Destinations were: In 2017, (in order of vessels):
For 2018 Year-To-Date,(in order of vessels):
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China Japan South Korea Philippines Canada Taiwan
Japan China South Korea Taiwan Philippines Vietnam
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Top 6 Cargoes and Listed Next Port of Call: 2017 vs. 2018 YTD (Note: The top 2017 and 2018 cargo types are highlighted in bold.) JAPAN 2017: Autos, Grain, Logs, Potash, Soda Ash 2018: Grain, Logs, Potash, Soda Ash
SINGAPORE 2017: Petcoke 2018: N/A
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OMAN 2017: Petcoke 2018: N/A
2017: Autos, Grain, Logs 2018: Autos, Grain, Logs, Petcoke, Potash, Soda Ash SOUTH KOREA 2017: Grain, Logs, Potash, Soda Ash
INDIA 2017: Petcoke 2018: N/A
2018: Autos, Grain, Potash TAIWAN 2017: Grain 2018: Grain, Potash, Soda Ash
MEXICO 2017: Potash 2018: N/A
PHILIPPINES 2017: Grain, Soda Ash 2018: Grain, Soda Ash
BELGIUM 2017: N/A 2018: Petcoke, Potash
VIETNAM 2017: Soda Ash 2018: Grain
PANAMA 2017: N/A 2018: Petcoke
CANADA 2017: Autos, Logs, Petcoke, Soda Ash
COLOMBIA 2017: N/A 2018: Soda Ash
2018: Autos, Petcoke IRELAND 2017: Logs 2018: N/A
GUATEMALA 2017: N/A 2018: Soda Ash
AUSTRALIA 2017: Petcoke, Potash 2018: Petcoke, Potash
THAILAND 2017: N/A 2018: Soda Ash
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USA 2017: Autos, Petcoke 2018: Autos, Petcoke
2017: Petcoke, Potash, Soda Ash 2018: Petcoke, Potash
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THE GRAIN BULLETIN The Merchants Exchange publishes a Daily Grain Bulletin every market day. This Bulletin includes the latest prices for various grain settlements all over the country. Have you ever wondered what types of wheat we report on? Let’s look at the six classes of wheat in a little more detail:
Soft White Wheat This class of wheat is used much in the same way as Soft Red Winterfor bakery products other than bread. It is grown mainly in the Pacific Northwest and to a lesser extent in California, Michigan, Wisconsin, and New York. SWW has a low protein, but is high yielding. It produces flour for baking cakes, crackers, cookies, pastries, quick breads, muffins, and snack foods. This wheat is exported mainly to the Far East Asian region.
Hard Red Winter The dominant class in U.S. exports and the largest class produced each year. It is produced in the Great Plains states, a large interior area extending from the Mississippi River west to the Rocky Mountains and from Canada to Mexico. It possesses a wide range of protein content. Used to produce bread products and to a lesser extent sweet goods and all-purpose flour. Major foreign buyers of HRW include Russia, China, Japan, Morocco, and Poland.
Hard Red Spring Contains the highest percentage of protein, making it an excellent bread wheat with superior milling and baking characteristics. The majority of this crop is grown in Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota. HRS is exported largely to Central America, Japan, the Philippines, and Russia.
Soft Red Winter SRW is grown primarily east of the Mississippi River. It is high yielding, but has relatively low protein. This wheat is used for flat breads, cakes, pastries, and crackers. The largest importers are China, Egypt, and Morocco. Durum The hardest of all U.S. wheat and consistently the class with the lowest export volume, Durum accounts for less than 5 percent of all U.S. wheat exports. It is grown in the same northern states as Hard Red Spring, although 70-80 percent of the U.S. annual production comes from North Dakota. Durum is used to make semolina flour for pasta production. The largest importer is Algeria.
Hard White Wheat The newest class of wheat to be grown in the United States is Hard White Wheat. This class of wheat is closely related to the red wheats except for its color genes. Hard White has a milder, sweet flavor, equal fiber and similar milling and baking properties to the reds. It is used mainly in yeast breads, hard rolls, bulgur, tortillas, and oriental noodles. It is also used primarily in domestic markets, although it is exported in limited quantities. Learn more about the Daily Grain Bulletin and other reports issued by the Marine Operations Services Department on our website. Or sign up for daily distriubtion of the bulletin by emailing marine.room@pdxmex.com. Source: The Wheat Grower/Chicago Board of Trade.
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THE PORT REPORTS The Columbia River Maritime Transportation System has 23 Ports over the course of 3 waterways. We are pleased to provide an outlet for local ports to share their news with our membership. Click on the names of each Port Leader below to be taken to their bio.
jim knight, executive director
juliana marler, executive director
curtis robinhold, executive
port of astoria
port of vancouver usa
director port of portland
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Doug Hayes, Executive Director Port of St. Helens
New Industrial Park Building scheduled to open late summer-who are the tenants? In response to demand for light industrial space at the Port of Kalama, the board of commissioners approved the expansion of Kalama River Industrial Park with a new 120,000 square foot building. Building design and permitting are expected to be complete for new tenants late summer! The Port’s industrial buildings were nearing capacity and there is increasing demand from businesses wishing to relocate and expand here—all just 30 minutes north of Portland, Oregon where industrial space is hard to find. So the Port got to work in order to welcome two new tenants to the new industrial building: introducing Bridger Steel and Marco Industries, both large manufacturing entities that will make a significant contribution to the Port business scene.
“Kalama has experienced consistent growth and demand for light industrial and manufacturing facilities over the last several years—as a result, we are confident this new building will be fully-leased in short order,” says Liz Newman, marketing manager, Port of Kalama. “A mission of the Port is to continue to create economic development, revenue and job opportunities not only for our community but the entire region. We believe we are on a significant growth trajectory to succeed in that objective.”
Bridger Steel Bridger Steel Inc., a premier metal manufacturer of panel systems for roofing, siding and interior applications, signed a lease with the Port of Kalama for 30,000 square feet of office and warehouse space and another 10,000-square foot covered area for loading trucks. The company serves the US and Canada, as well as Europe and the Pacific Rim. Bridger prides itself on delivering the highest level of service and support to partners and upholding a standard of quality in everything they create. Marco Industries Marco Industries, an industry leader in the manufacture and distribution of quality accessory products for the metal roofing and cladding industry, also signed a lease for 30,000 square feet of warehouse and office space at the Port of Kalama. Marco Industries manufactures and distributes ventilation, closure, fasteners, flashing, underlayment and other accessories for metal roofs and wall systems and expects to hire eight to ten employees in its start-up phase at the Port. Numerous Marco products have been utilized in the construction of the new building. June- July
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For this edition, Port of Portland Executive Director Curtis Robinhold talks about the importance of trade and its impact on our region.
Trade has been in the headlines lately. Why is this issue so important to our region? Oregon is a trade dependent state, with nearly one in five Oregon jobs tied to trade-related businesses. Supporting the movement of goods is at the core of the Port of Portland’s mission, so it’s important to support the companies and organizations behind our solid economy. In 2016, Oregon exported nearly $20 billion in goods and $9 billion in services to top markets in Asia and beyond. Who is being impacted by trade agreements in Oregon? Some of the largest companies in Oregon--that employ more than 40,000 Oregon workers--are built on global supply chains that are dependent on stable and consistent trade policies to ensure long-term planning. But it’s not just our businesses. From Hood River cherry farmers to Willamette Valley wine makers, most of our exporters are small or medium sized companies with less than 500 workers, helping to grow our economy and keep it strong. I am most concerned about the cherry, seafood and hazelnut farmers who face uncertainty about red tape and delays--and Oregon wine growers who were making headway with Tokyo restaurants and now may face headwinds. 16
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How can the Port navigate the uncertainty around this topic? Given the significant changes in the global shipping industry, and our position as a river port, we are focused on making sure we’re offering creative solutions for shippers to get their exports to market efficiently--by rail, ship, or air. The marine industry is changing, and we must continue to come together as partners---exporters, business leaders, labor, and elected officials. Trade is about developing relationships and long-term trust. For example, Governor Brown and I recently worked together to market Oregon apples in Nagano, Japan and advocate with the Chinese government to reduce regulatory hurdles on Oregon wheat exports to their country. We need to continue to look for ways to support Oregon agriculture and small businesses and make clear to our elected officials that trade is important to us. These partnerships are key in advocating for clear and consistent free trade policies.
Photo Opposite: Two ships are at work at the Port of Portland’s Terminal 5, which handles grain and potash exports. Photo Above: A Swire Shipping vessel awaits loading of Western Star Trucks bound for New Zealand and Australia at Portland’s Terminal 6. All Photos: Port of Portland, All Rights Reserved. June- July
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On a roll: Port of Vancouver USA reports fourth consecutive year of record tonnage For the fourth year in a row, the Port
of Vancouver USA has logged recordbreaking cargo tonnage, with 2017 coming in at 7.5 million metric tons, up slightly from the 2016 record of 7.49 million metric tons. “Our sustained growth is a testament to the investments we and our partners have made in world-class rail and marine services, access to efficient transportation and excellent customer service,” said port CEO Julianna Marler. “I’m very proud of our continued success and the hard work of everyone who makes it happen, year after year.” 2017 was great year for imports, which climbed to 1.24 million metric tons from 1.17 million metric tons in 2016 – a 6.5 percent increase overall. Steel and dry-bulk commodities continue to be the largest imports at the Port of Vancouver by volume, and in 2017 these cargoes increased 14.8 percent and 47 percent, respectively. Some exports, such as wheat and soybeans, increased in 2017, but overall exports were down one percent over 2016. For more information, visit www.portvanusa.com/community/year-in-review/.
Port of Vancouver recieves authorization for Foreign Trade Zone 296 The Port of Vancouver USA received a Grant of
Authority from the Foreign Trade Zones Board in 2016 to serve as Grantee, giving them the authority to sponsor foreign trade zones, with a service area including the cities of Vancouver, Camas, Washougal, Ridgefield, La Center, Battle Ground and part of Woodland. Foreign Trade Zones bring benefits to importers and exporters such as deferring, reducing, or in some cases eliminating Customs duties. These benefits may be the competitive advantage some companies need to remain in the United States. As a Grantee, the Port of Vancouver USA is responsible for the organization, development and marketing of FTZ 296 and manages it as a public benefit as part of the port’s mission to promote regional economic growth through the trade sector. 18
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Port of Vancouver USA opens new light-industrial facility The Port of Vancouver USA and its partners opened
a new light-industrial building this spring that has unparalleled access to transportation and is a stone’s throw from Vancouver’s distinctive downtown. Dignitaries from across the state and region spoke at the port’s Centennial Industrial Building grand opening on March 29, including Washington State Sen. Annette Cleveland; Washington State Rep. Monica Stonier; Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle; port Commissioner Jerry Oliver; Chris Green with the Washington State Department of Commerce; and Columbia River Economic Development Council President Mike Bomar, who has since joined the port as its Director of Economic Development. Centennial Industrial Building is ideal for businesses in advanced manufacturing, warehousing and distribution. Located in the port’s Centennial Industrial Park, the facility is close to major interstate highways, BNSF Railway and Union Pacific Railroad mainlines and Portland International Airport. It offers 125,000 square feet of sustainably built industrial space that can be customized to fit businesses’ needs. The facility was recognized by the Green Building Initiative (GBI) with a Two Green Globes certification for resource efficiency and reduction of environmental impacts in design and construction. It is the only industrial project in the city of Vancouver to be certified with the GBI rating system.
Office building demo clears way for new hotel at Port of Vancouver waterfront Another structure at the Port of Vancouver
USA’s Terminal 1 came down this spring as the port continues its efforts to redevelop its historic waterfront site. In April, crews demolished the Columbia Shores office building, located at 110 Columbia Street on Block D of the Terminal 1 waterfront redevelopment. The Columbia Shores building was built in 1968 and most recently housed port tenant offices; those tenants were relocated in January. The building was removed because it encroached on the footprint of the future AC by Marriott Hotel planned by the port’s developer, Vesta Hospitality. Construction on the new hotel is slated for 2019. June- July
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Grant Management & Administrative Services The Fiscal Year 2018 Port Security Grant budget of $100 million has been approved through the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018. At this stage the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is being processed for both departmental and Congressional approval. Early to mid-May is likely to be the NOFO release date. With that in mind, now is the time to review last year’s NOFO and prepare for this year’s application process. Early preparation will make the process and the review go smoothly. It is worth noting that in addition to the changes FEMA made in 2017 to Investment Justification form, Grants.gov has also changed it application procedure for 2018. If you have questions or are interested in assistance in applying for a FY18 PSGP grant, please contact Katrina Dahlke. For historical information regarding the Port Security please visit FEMA’s website Grants, particularly federal grants, can be incredibly complex to apply for and work within. For the grant fiscal years 2007 Supplemental through 2011, the Merchants Exchange has gained direct experience in grant management and administration as the designated Fiduciary Agent and Direct Recipient for the Port Security Grant Program funds for the Columbia-Willamette-Snake River Port Area. The Merchants Exchange is offering our experience in grant management and administration as a service to all grant funding applicants. Our practices have been proven through the successful application and award to FY-2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 & 2017 PSGP applicants.
Seize the opportunity to reduce the administrative responsibilities associated with being the steward of federal funds and focus on the core operations of your project or investment. The Merchants Exchange stays current on changing regulations, providing programmatic and financial compliance for grant recipients.
The Merchants Exchange’s grant services are not limited to the Port Security Grant Program, we also have direct experience managing Department of Transportation grants. The Federal grant administrative requirements and regulations can be uniformly applied to most all Federal and State grant programs. Additional opportunities include the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG), Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grants (SAFER) and Fire Prevention and Safety Grants (FP&S) programs. Our knowledge and skill in grant management and administration is further evident in our FEMA Region X Financial Monitoring Reports that resulted in zero findings.
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Association Updates 21 Clean Rivers Cooperative 22 Maritime Fire & Safety Association 23 Pacific Northwest Grain & Feed Association
Clean Rivers is always looking for opportunities to sharpen response skills and strengthen our area partnerships. On May 24th, 2018 Clean Rivers partnered with USCG District 13 DRAT, Oregon National Guard, USCG Cutter Bluebell, USCG Sector Columbia River Incident Management Division and our prime contractor NRCES to deploy the VOSS(Vessel of Opportunity Skimming System). This system is pre-staged and maintained by the USCG 13th District to be deployed on a “vessel of opportunity�, such as a USCG Buoy Tender, in the event of an oil spill. Exercises like this ensures that Clean Rivers is always ready to respond and partner with Federal, State and Private partners.
Questions regarding Clean Rivers can be directed to Curtis Cannizzaro at cannizzaro@pdxmex.com
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Fire Protection Agencies Advisory Council (FPAAC)
Shipboard Fires within
the Lower Columbia River Maritime Transportation System have the potential to be extremely complex events that involve multiple private and public entities. The Maritime Fire and Safety Association’s (MFSA) Fire Protection Agencies Advisory Council (FPAAC) conducts multiple regularly scheduled trainings throughout the year to better prepare for the risks within our region. On March 20 & 21, 2018 a tabletop exercise was conducted at the Port of Longview and multiple scenarios were carried out. The twofold objective in this process was first, to reinforce previously trained on specialized firefighting tasks and priorities within FPAAC’s stated mission. Secondly, this training allowed incorporated discussion with stakeholders who would also be engaged in mitigating the effects of this type of an incident for a more complete picture of the considerations needed for successful response. Participation from the United States Coast Guard and from Port of Longview allowed for fire agency attendees to discuss plans and objectives with key feedback on the resources and plans that the partnering agencies would be working on simultaneously. This model of training on specialized response for fire agencies in conjunction with the stakeholders that will also be involved will help to continue the advancement of a comprehensive response system which ensures fast, well-coordinated, and effective response to vessel fire incidents in the Lower Columbia Region.
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SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
The members of PaciďŹ c Northwest Grain & Feed Association (PNWGFA) are pleased to announce our 2018 Scholarship award winners:
NEW AG LEADER SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE!
Virginia Monk - $3,500 B.S. Agriculture Education - University of Idaho (sponsored by PNW Farmers Cooperative - Genesee, ID) Emily Bagott - $3,500 B.S. Agriculture Education - Montana State University (sponsored by Palouse Grain Growers - Palouse, WA) Ian McIntosh - $3,000 B.S. Construction Engineering Technology - Montana State University (sponsored by Columbia Grain - Clarkston, WA) Sincere thanks to our sponsoring member companies and to all who support the PNWGFA Scholarship Fund throughout the year. Congratulations to our awardees - we wish you the best in your future endeavors!
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2018 Schedule of Events: 51st Annual Warehousemen’s Conference & Trade Show Coeur d’Alene Resort - CDA, Idaho February 14 -16, 2018 38th Annual Country Elevator Council Meeting & Golf Tournament Couer d’Alene Resort - CDA, Idaho April 18-20, 2018
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101st Annual Convention & Golf Tournaments Suncadia Resort - Cle Elum, Washington June 27 - 29, 2018
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Annual Idaho Trout Fry & Golf Scramble Clear Lake Country Club - Buhl, Idaho September 27, 2018 Suncadia Resort
Join us for this popular annual event!
2018 Idaho Trout Fry & Golf Scramble Thursday, September 27, 2018 Clear Lake Country Club - Buhl, Idaho • • •
12:00 pm Check-in (lunch not provided) 1:00 pm Shotgun Start 5:30 pm Trout Fry Dinner & Prizes
Contact Margerie at 503.227.0234 with questions or visit http://www.pnwgfa.org for details closer to the event! Hole-in-One and other great prizes!
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Merchants Exchange of Portland
June-July 2018
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2 July
Contact Us 24/7 Marine Operations Services Department (503) 228-4361
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200 SW Market Street Suite 190 Portland, OR 97201
Upcoming Events
JUNE
JULY
AUGUST
8: Exchange Grain Golf Tournament
4: Independence Day Holiday 13-17: North West Oil Spill Control Course (Port Angeles, WA)
19-21: Clean Pacific Conference
11: LCRHSC General Membership Meeting
21: MCC Golf Tournament
26: Annual Exchange Open House and Bocce Tournament
27-29: PNWGFA 101st Annual Convention & Golf Tournament
16: Monthly COTP Industry Breakfast