The Exchange: October/November 2018

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Exchange October/November 2018

CARGO SPOTLIGHT:

U.S. SOYBEANS

ALSO INSIDE: PORT REPORTS || SHIPPING EDUCATION SERIES || MERCHANTS EXCHANGE EXCELLENCE AWARD

Welcome to

The Exchange From The Desk Of The Executive Director: Fall is in the air! We are very pleased to present this issue of The Exchange to our members and industry stakeholders! The mission at the Merchants Exchange is:

“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.”

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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Merchants Exchange Board of Directors

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Merchants Exchange Excellence Award

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Shipping Education Series

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Special Cargo Spotlight: U.S. Soybeans

Thank you for your ongoing support!

Liz Wainwright Executive Director Merchants Exchange

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As we move into Fall and harvest is upon us, we are pleased to be able to showcase some of the cargo that moves along our Rivers. The cargo spotlight for this edition is U.S. Soybeans, we hope you enjoy it!.

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.

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Bekah Canfield, Editor Merchants Exchange

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Cover Photo: Soybeans & Burlap; Pixabay.com; Used under Creative Commons License.

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.

For more information about membership, visit our website.

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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS 4th Annual

MERCHANTS EXCHANGE EXCELLENCE AWARD Nominations* are now being accepted for the 4th Annual Merchants Exchange Excellence Award.

DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2018 Award Presented: Merchants Exchange Annual Meeting: Feburary 27, 2019 This award is presented annually to recognize the significant and valuable leadership and contributions of an individual or company active in the Merchants Exchange.

The recipient will have advanced the mission and goals of the Merchants Exchange and the intermodal transportation system in the Pacific Northwest region.

Criteria for selection include: responsibility, initiative, leadership and achievement.

To nominate a Merchants Exchange member you think fits these criteria please fill out the online form including an essay or letter outlining how the nominee fits the characteristics.

The Merchants Exchange Executive & Management Committee will make the final judgement in the selection of a recipient of this award. Only one award is presented per year.

PREVIOUS WINNERS: 2015: Arnie Schaufler, Vice President (retired) of LD Commodities Portland, LLC 2016: Amer Badawi, Vice President, Columbia Grain 2017: Rob Rich, Vice President, Shaver Transportation

To make a nomination, or to learn more visit our website: www.pdxmex.com *Nominees must be employed by an active Merchants Exchange Member Company.

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Shipping Education Series

We are #1! Did you know the Columbia River is number one in wheat exports for the U.S? If you had attended our recent educational course, “Shipping 101: The Business of Shipping”, then you would be in the know, too!

As a major gateway for exports of grains, woods, and minerals and imports of autos, the Columbia River is a vital part of our regional and national economy. We were delighted to hear from speakers from across our industry and to connect with the most up to date information about the Pacific Northwest maritime transportation system during our Educational Series.

Kristin Meira, Executive Director of the Pacific Northwest Waterway Association shared with our attendees the story of the Columbia River’s infrastructure growing and developing into the powerhouse it is today. The Columbia River Basin had a long history of floods and navigation issues until the Columbia River Treaty with Canada in 1964. Kristin spelled out how navigation improvements were achieved through jetties, channel deepening, dredging, dams and locks, as well as the progress we have achieved in environmental and habitat improvements.

Randy Fischer, Senior Research Analyst from the Port of Portland explained the different types of cargo that are moved though our regional transportation systems and the types of vessels that handle the various cargo.

Liz Wainwright, Executive Director of the Merchants Exchange identified the local and regional regulators and regulations, as well as highlighted vital resources for the maritime industry. While Yuki Kakida, Logistics and Execution Manager from Pacificor, llc covered key shipping terms, documents and identified participants and their roles in the shipping industry.

The day concluded with a summary of the history of the Columbia River by Rob Rich, Vice President from Shaver Transportation. Overall, the experience gave participants, who might be new to the maritime industry or new to our region, a unique understanding of the Columbia River.

You still have a chance to learn more. Join us for our upcoming “Shipping 201: The Movement of a Ship” course where we will summarize the business of shipping within the Lower Columbia Region transportation system. Learn about Agents, Bar Pilots, River Pilots, and Regulator Agencies as we follow the movements of tugs and barges on the Columbia River. Registration is now open!

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SHIPPING 201 THE MOVEMENT OF A SHIP

October 30, 2018

200 MARKET BUILDING CONFERENCE ROOM PORTLAND, OREGON 0800 - 1700

The Merchants Exchange of Portland is pleased to hold Shipping 201 on October 30th, 2018.

Industry education is a direct key component of the Merchant Exchange 2015-2020 Strategic Action Plan, as well as a direct response to industry requests. Shipping 201 is the second course in our educational series.

Shipping 201 - the Movement of a Ship continues the Exchange’s mission of being the leading provider of maritime information and related services. For the career-seeker this is an opportunity to pursue a broader understanding of the maritime industry in the Pacific NW. It’s an exciting industry-led opportunity to get connected with the most up to date information about the Pacific Northwest maritime careers from current professionals. We are very excited to provide this resource for our entire community!

TOPICS COVERED: - Regulator Responsibilities - What does an Agent do?

- US Coast Guard - River & Bar Pilot Responsibilities - WA State Dept. of Ecology - Ships, Ocean-going Barges & Tugs - OR State DEQ - Columbia River Tug & Barges - Maritime Fire & Safety Association - Maritime Insurance & Law

Continental breakfast, lunch and educational materials provided.

PRICE:

$150 MERCHANTS EXCHANGE MEMBER $250 MERCHANTS EXCHANGE NON-MEMBER $150 GOVERNMENT AGENCY $100 STUDENT

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE www.pdxmex.com

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CARGO SPOTLIGHT: U.S. SOYBEANS If you are following the headlines, you may have seen the topic of soybeans pop up quite often in relation to ongoing trade complexities and tariff changes. Here along the Columbia River, we continue to be the #2 trade gateway for U.S. soybean exports. Soybeans are an important commodity to our region and our nation, but what do we actually know about soybeans?

HISTORY & FACTS • Soybeans are a legume and they have been cultivated in Asia for thousands of years.

Comparatively speaking, they are a relatively new crop in the United States.

• Soybean production in the United States started to rise from being virtually unheard of in the 1920’s and early 1930’s to emerging as the world leader in soybean production by 1942. By 1973, soybeans were the number one cash crop and leading export commodity, ahead of both wheat and corn. (Soyinfo Center) • Statistics from the Portland Grain Exchange historical records start tracking soybean trading numbers from as early as 1941. The Merchants Exchange continues to track cargo commodities and provide extensive historical data on cargo movements in the River system from the early 1900’s to present.

• According to the USDA, in 2008 the United States exported 31.6 million metric tons of soybeans, which accounted for 40% of the world trade. That number has consistently increased.

• In 2017, according to the American Soybean Association, the United States was the leading producer of soybeans with 119.5 million metric tons of soybeans produced, making up 35% of the world production.

• As of 2014, the USDA ranked soybeans as the second largest U.S. crop in cash sales and the No.1 value crop export.

• Due to lower costs of production, the United States risks losing its world market share of soybeans to South America. This increases the importance of transportation efficiency for competitiveness.

(Soybean Transportation Profile, USDA). Barge and rail transportation, as we have along the Lower Columbia River, continues to be an extremely efficient way to move bulk commodities.

• According to the American Soybean Association, the total value of the U.S. soybean crop was $41.01 billion. Exports to China of whole soybeans, was valued at approx. $12.4 billion in 2017.

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SOYBEANS ON THE COLUMBIA RIVER: STATISTICS Soybeans are an important trade commodity on the Columbia River. According to a fact sheet provided by Pacific Northwest Waterways Association, the majority of the soybean product that moves through our River originates in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Kansas, and Missouri and is moved to the Lower Columbia River by rail. The beans are destined for ports in East Asia, with China as the top buyer at over 1 billion bushels of imported beans in 20152016.

The Merchants Exchange collects cargo data on all commercial vessels that transit the lower Columbia/Willamette River Transportation System and provides historical reference for statistics dating back to the early 1900’s.

Have you ever wondered just how many soybeans we are talking about?

Here’s a snapshot of the last 20 years: 1,801 8,821,493 80,889,095

Number of vessel loads carrying soybeans through our River between 1997-2017 Metric Tons of Soybeans exported in 2016, the highest on record for 20 years Total Metric Tons of Soybeans between 1997-2017

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JUST HOW MANY SOYBEANS ARE IN A BUSHEL?

1 bushel of soybeans: • • • • • •

= 60 pounds = 10.7 pounds of crude soy oil = 47.5 pounds of soybean meal = 39 pounds of soy flour = 20 pounds of soy protein concentrate = 11.8 pounds of isolated soy protein

1 metric ton of soybean meal: • = 46.39 bushels of soybeans 1 short ton of soybean meal: • = 42.08 bushels of soybeans 1 metric ton of soybean oil • = 206 bushels of soybeans

1 metric ton of soy beans: • = 36.74 bushels 1 short ton of soybeans: • = 33.33 bushels • = 0.9707 metric tons

Soybeans: • = 79.2% soybean meal • = 17.8% soybean oil • = 3% waste

(U.S. Soy Export Council)

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U.S. SOYBEANS: EXPORTS & GROWING DEMAND EXPORT & GROWING DEMAND 40% of U.S. soybeans are exported, on average, per year, relying on a complex system of barge and rail transportation to be shipped to port, (USDA 2014). According to the Soy Transportation Coalition, a volume of 13.24 million metric tons of soybeans moved through the Pacific Northwest in 2017 making up 24.7% of the total volume of 54.83 million metric tons (2 billion bushels) of U.S. soybeans exported that year.

With record crops and plantings exceeding 89 million acres in 2018, what kinds of products do U.S. soy exports go on to become?

Soy is primarily used in animal feed, aquaculture projects, and human consumption and the demand is growing. According to the USDA, global demand for soybeans is up more than 240% based on numbers from 1990/1991 and the estimates for 2018/2019. Comparatively speaking, the demand for corn is up 130% and the demand for wheat is up 37%. (American Soybean Magazine, Summer 2018) “Rising incomes and increasing meat consumption in many development countries are expected to lead to increased livestock production, in turn, boosting demand for soy products for feed use, especially for poultry. Global soybean and products trade is projected to rise rapidly over the next 10 years according to the USDA Agricultural Projections to 2025.”

(USDA Economic Research Service) The United States and Brazil account for over 80% of the global production of soybeans. According to an interview with John Newton, Director of Market Intelligence at the American Farm Bureau Federation, “About 60 percent of the soybeans exported by the United States go to China. The Chinese are the largest pork producer in the world, and will continue to need soybean meal to feed their swine.” (American Soybean Magazine, Winter 2018) Due to trade complexities with tariffs impacting the U.S.-China soybean trade in 2018, prices of U.S. soybeans have hit the lowest levels in 10 years while Brazilian prices are surging as Chinese buyers shift to South America.

Nikkei Asian Review reports, “Weekly farm export figures from the U.S. Department of Agriculture show that sales to China totaled about 130,000 tons in August, one-tenth the level a year earlier. In contrast, exports to EU countries jumped about 190% to roughly 1.08 million tons. The shipment volume to the rest of Asia and Oceania grew 60% to around 1.56 million tons. So for August, total U.S. soybean exports actually increased 16%, to about 3.84 million tons.”

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However, the recently completed negotiations for the newly named United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) that will replace NAFTA, has been a spot of good news for soybean producers.

Accodording to a press release sent out by the American Soybean Association on October 1st, 2018: “ASA President and soybean grower from Keota, Iowa, John Heisdorffer said, “Our soybean harvest this year is large, and we are facing great uncertainty in China, so a modernized NAFTA is timely and beneficial for our farmers and rural communities.”

The new deal, dubbed USMCA, will help stabilize the U.S.’s two neighboring export markets for growers, something that the American Soybean Association (ASA) has been requesting of the Administration. And, this news follows last week’s announcement that the U.S. had signed a new free trade agreement with Korea and that negotiations are in progress with Japan.

“With USMCA, KORUS, and other agreements in sight, we are hopeful that a negotiated solution to the China tariffs could be in sight,” commented Heisdorffer.”

(American Soybean Association) As we move through this period of changing trade agreements, complexities, and tariffs, one thing is for certain: soybeans continue to be a vital resource and commodity for our economy not only here in the Pacific Northwest but to our Nation as a whole. The Columbia River, gateway to the Pacific, continues to be ready to move U.S. soybeans and other commodities to a global market in an efficient and cost-effcctive manner.

If you are interested in recieving regular data/reports detailing the cargo that moves through our River or in historical trends, feel free to contact the Merchants Exchange for more information on our custom data and reports! www.pdxmex.com || (503) 228-4361 || nichol@pdxmex.com

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FACTS & FIGURES: U.S. SOYBEANS

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SOURCES: Merchants Exchange, www.pdxmex.com Sugiyama, Maiko. “Soybean Trade Turns Topsy-Turvy amid US-China Tariff War.” Nikkei Asian Review, 30 Sept. 2018, asia.nikkei.com/Economy/Trade-War/Soybean-trade-turns-topsy-turvy-amid-US-China-tariff-war.

Westcott, Paul, and James Hansen. “USDA Agricultural Projections to 2025.” USDA ERS - Food Environment Atlas, 2 May 2016, www.ers.usda.gov/publications/pub-details/?pubid=37818.

Lee, Tan S., Anh Tran, James Hansen, and Mark Ash. “Major Factors Affecting Global Soybean and Products Trade Projections.” USDA ERS- Amber Waves, 2 May 2016, https://www.ers.usda.gov/amber-waves/2016/ may/major-factors-affecting-global-soybean-and-products-trade-projections/ Webster, James C. “Forecast for U.S. Soybean Demand: Strong and Stronger.” American Soybean Magazine, Winter 2018, https://soygrowers.com/american-soybean-mag/forecast-u-s-soybean-demandstrong-stronger/ Crawford, Chris. “Soy Exports Power the Industry.” American Soybean Magazine, Summer 2018, https:// soygrowers.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/AmericanSoybean_SUMMER2018_Fnl_WEB.pdf “Columbia Snake River System Facts”, Pacific Northwest Waterways Association, 2017, https://www.pnwa. net/factsheets/CSRS.pdf Conversion Tables, U.S. Soy Export Council https://ussec.org/resources/conversion-table/ “New ‘NAFTA’ Announced: Soybean Growers Pleased Administration has Reached Deal with Canada and Mexico.” American Soybean Association, October 1, 2018. https://soygrowers.com/new-nafta-announcedsoybean-growers-pleased-administration-reached-deal-canada-mexico/ “SoyStats 2018: A reference guide to soybean facts and figures.” American Soybean Association, 2018, http://soystats.com/wp-content/uploads/SoyStats2018.pdf Shurtleff, William and Akiko Aoyagi. “History of World Soybean Production and Trade—Part 1” Soyinfo Center, 2004 http://www.soyinfocenter.com/HSS/production_and_trade1.php

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2018 COBALT PROGRAM A SUCCESS SEPTEMBER 25-28, 2018

The CRSOA has great pride in the establishment of the Columbia Regions’ Maritime Industry Introduction Program (called COBALT by the Coast Guard for Columbia Basin Leadership Training) originally designed for the incoming Captain of the Port, that continues to evolve to include other Coast Guard senior leaders and mid-level managers in a more formalized program.

This program has traditionally been a week-long structured series of presentations, tours, and discussion sessions offered to every newly arriving U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port/ Sector Commander. It has been offered at least once a year, every year since 1997.

The Coast Guard selected the title “Columbia Basin Leadership Training” (COBALT) as the name and acronym for the program. The program is coordinated by the Columbia River Steamship Operators’ Association (CRSOA), and presented by maritime industry leaders, and state and local government agency heads and representatives. Each presentation is a product of the agency/organization presenting and provides information that organization’s leaders believe will be of benefit to the Coast Guard and our industry.

Sessions are designed to quickly acquaint executive and mid-level Federal decision makers with our maritime industry’s issues, concerns, and priorities, and to encourage open dialogue with our region’s private sector leaders and experts.

THIS YEAR’S 25 PARTICIPANTS HEARD FROM NEARLY 40 INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS OVER THE FOUR DAY PROGRAM. WE WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS OUR GRATITUDE TO THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS WHO HELPED MAKE 2018 COBALT A SUCCESS! OUR INDUSTRY PARTNERS CLEAN RIVERS COOPERATIVE, MR. CASEY COMER, MR. CARL BOELTER COLUMBIA RIVER BAR PILOTS, CAPTAIN DAN JORDAN COLUMBIA RIVER PILOTS, CAPTAIN STEVE DOBBINS COLUMBIA RIVER TOWBOAT ASSOCIATION, MR. KEN ANDERSON, MR. DAVE KONZ, MR. ART DAHLIN, CAPTAIN TOBY JACOBSEN FPAAC FIRE AGENCIES, PORTLAND FIRE AND RESCUE, PORTLAND AIPORT FIRE AND RESCUE, CLARK COUNTY FIRE AND RESCUE AND VANCOUVER FIRE KALAMA EXPORT COMPANY, MR. JERRY KIEKOW LOWER COLUMBIA REGION HARBOR SAFETY COMMITTEE, MR. SEAN CLARK MARITIME FIRE & SAFETY ASSOCIATION, MS. HOLLY ROBINSON MERCHANTS EXCHANGE OF PORTLAND, MS. LIZ WAINWRIGHT MILLENNIUM BULK TERMINALS, MR. PETER BENNETT, MS. HEATHER SIEVERS, MR. BOB STEWART NOAA’S NORTHWEST RIVER FORECAST CENTER, MR. BRAD GILLIES, MR. HENRY PAI OREGON BOARD OF MARITIME PILOTS, MS. SUSAN JOHNSON PACIFIC NORTHWEST WATERWAYS ASSOCIATION, MS. KRISTIN MEIRA, MR. ROB RICH TRANSMARINE NAVIGATION CORP., MR. CALE KARRICK, MR. BRUCE SKERRY (RETIRED) US CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, MR. IAN BOW

OUR PORT PARTNERS PORT OF ASTORIA, MR. JIM KNIGHT PORT OF KALAMA, MR. MARK WILSON PORT OF PORTLAND, MR. FRED MYER PORT OF ST. HELENS, MR. DOUG HAYES PORT OF VANCOUVER USA, MR. KENT CASH

OUR GOVERNMENT / REGULATORY PARTNERS OREGON DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, MR. RIAN HOOFF, MR. MIKE ZOLLITCH UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, COL. AARON DORF, MR. KEVIN BRICE, MS. JESSICA STOKKE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD, REAR ADMIRAL DAVID THROOP WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY, MR. DALE JENSEN

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COLUMBIA BASIN MARITIME LEADERSHIP TRAINING (COBALT) 2018

The Merchants Exchange, Maritime Fire & Safety Association, and Clean Rivers Cooperative participated in the Columbia Basin Maritime Leadership Training (COBALT) presented by the Columbia River Steamship Operators Association (CRSOA) for the 21st year!

During COBALT, members are invited to attend a week-long series of presentations, tours, and discussion sessions offered to every newly arriving U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port or Sector Commander. Captain Jeremy Smith, COTP Sector Columbia River was in attendance for this year’s program as well as many senior officers from Astoria, Portland, and Seattle. Rear Admiral David Throop of the U.S. Coast Guard District 13 was in attendance on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 and provided an interesting overview on the current state of the Coast Guard.

During the course of the series, Merchants Exchange’s Executive Director, Liz Wainwright, presented a summary of services and benefits provided by the Exchange. The 24/7 information services and data collection, analysis, and reporting services offered by the Exchange as vital resources to supporting domestic and foreign commerce for the Pacific Northwest. Additionally, Maritime Fire and Safety Association (MFSA) and Clean River Cooperative presented on safe, environmentally responsible and cost-effective response services along the Columbia and Willamette Rivers. MFSA’s General Manager, Holly Robison presented a history of the organization, described the programs, and elaborated on the MFSA Vessel Response Plan. Clean Rivers Cooperative’s General Manager, Casey Comer and Operations Manager, Carl Boelter provided a tour of the Clean Rivers Operations Center and gave an overview of the services and equipment.

Overall, the training event emphasizes the unique relationships the maritime industry of the Pacific Northwest has developed to ensure the Columbia River is a vital part of the bigger community --improving the regional economy in a safe, secure, reliable and efficient manner.

Special thanks to Columbia River Steamship Operators’ Association for coordinating another great week!

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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

Port of Kalama Honored for Contributions to Education Did you know that the Port of Kalama has been honored for its many contributions to education and student advancement?

The Port of Kalama and the Kalama School District work closely together to create a tangible connection for students between the classroom, local industry and real world career and job opportunities. And they are plentiful—right here at home.

Industries at the Port of Kalama employ more than 1,000 people. And there are Fortune 500 companies right here conducting global business and commerce including import/export, manufacturing, marketing, welding and steel work, recycling, trucking and myriad other commercial and industrial enterprises.

They choose Kalama for its ideal location in the heart of the Pacific Northwest on the highway, railroad and river.

Through work at the Kalama Career Fair and engaging Port businesses in educational programs, the Port of Kalama has built a close relationship between students, the faculty of Kalama Schools and the Port’s business partners—and the Port offers students opportunities to meet members of the business community and learn about work and career opportunities at the Port and among Port industries.

Earlier this year the Port of Kalama and Executive Director Mark were honored with the 2018 Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA) Community Leadership Award for the Columbia River Region. The award recognizes Port of Kalama’s many contributions to the Kalama School District: The Port was instrumental in organizing the Kalama High School Career Fair and recruiting Port businesses to participate in an effort to educate students on career and job opportunities in the region and at the Port.

“Mark Wilson and Port of Kalama commissioners have been instrumental in forging a cooperative new direction for district-port relations. Through these efforts, the Kalama School District has engaged Port and Cowlitz businesses in the Kalama Days Career Fair promoting career awareness among Kalama students and giving them increased motivation to do well in school,” says Mike Nerland, WASA Honorary Awards Committee Columbia River Region 112.

“Your efforts have also helped foster the development of a STEM network in Cowlitz County. We thank you for your support of students and families in Kalama School District and throughout Cowlitz County.”

The Port continues to offer opportunities to meet members of the business community and learn about the work they do—improving the understanding of the business activities here and educating students about the many businesses and global industries right here in the community.

Here’s to an inspiring new school year!

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Port of Vancouver USA Board of Commissioners approves 2018 Strategic Plan The Port of Vancouver USA Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the port’s 2018 Strategic Plan on Sept.

11. The new plan includes a new vision statement and outlines 20 goals and 66 strategies to guide the port’s activities and budget for the next decade.

The plan was developed over 11 months with broad public and stakeholder input, including interviews with each commissioner and nearly all port staff; stakeholder research interviews; four advisory panels with more than 80 participants; two public open houses; seven public workshops; more than a dozen commission meetings and; hundreds of public comments.

Public and stakeholder input was incorporated in the plan in a variety of ways, including the new vision statement and goals and strategies aimed at: • Supporting job creation and economic development • Supporting regional economic development organizations and identified priorities, including workforce development • Focusing on full utilization of property and infrastructure investments • Taking a leadership role in supporting Columbia River channel maintenance and infrastructure • Adopting a Climate Action Plan • Pursuing innovative business opportunities and renewable, clean energy projects • Additional transparency and regular, two-way communications with the community • Increasing opportunities for public access, including the Columbia River waterfront

Port of Vancouver USA shares vision for Terminal 1 waterfront development The Port of Vancouver USA held two public events on Sept. 11 to share its vision for the Terminal 1 waterfront development project. The project revitalizes the port’s birthplace – a former marine and industrial site – on the Columbia River in downtown Vancouver, creating a public gathering space to attract locals and visitors alike.

Port staff and consultants shared project renderings and a walk-through video with the port’s Board of Commissioners, Terminal 1 advisory committee and the public during a workshop and open house Sept. 11. Visuals showed multistory office and mixed-use buildings; the 160-room AC

by Marriott hotel planned for construction in 2019; the Renaissance Trail extension and beautifully landscaped public spaces; public and cruise ship docks; and a public marketplace on the dock over the Columbia River.

The public marketplace design evokes Terminal 1’s industrial history, with a basilica roof, corrugated metal siding and garage doors that can be rolled up to provide indoor/outdoor space. It is intended to complement Vancouver’s existing Farmers Market, with vendors and restaurants selling local food and drink, crafts, art and more. The project team is nearing 30 percent design and will begin developing cost estimates and plans for project phasing and funding.

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Port of Vancouver USA, partners dedicate $251 million West Vancouver Freight Access Project With the ring of an antique train bell, the Port of Vancouver USA and its partners dedicated a $251 million rail project this summer that is bringing congestion relief and efficiency to port and regional businesses as well as rail users and communities across the Western U.S. The West Vancouver Freight Access Project (WVFA) is a concerted, decade-long effort by the port to create jobs and generate economic benefit by investing in freight rail infrastructure. WVFA improves freight rail movement through the port and along the BNSF Railway and Union Pacific Railroad mainlines connecting the Pacific Northwest to major rail hubs in Chicago and Houston, and from Canada to Mexico.

Event speakers at the July 31 project dedication were U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler; Gov. Jay Inslee; David Hodges, Southwest Washington Director for U.S. Sen. Patty Murray; Dena Horton, Southwest Washington Outreach Director for U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell; Port of Vancouver Commissioner Eric LaBrant; Port of Vancouver CEO Julianna Marler; United Grain Corp. COO Augusto Bassanini; International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 4 President Cager Clabaugh; BNSF Railway Associate VP of Community Affairs Andrew Johnsen; HDR Senior VP Scott Goehri, and; Rotschy Inc. Project Manager Hans Schmeusser.

Funded through port dollars and federal and state grants, WVFA will help lower costs for U.S. manufacturers and farmers, making them more competitive in global markets. The project is also spurring private investment in and near the port. Port tenants and neighbors, including United Grain Corp., Great Western Malting and Farwest Steel, have already invested more than $200 million in private funds to upgrade facilities and equipment and take advantage of increased rail capacity.

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Container Delivery Lands at the Port of Portland’s Terminal 6 Most of us are familiar with the containers used to transport a variety of cargo – from consumer goods to agriculture products. In July, the Port of Portland’s Terminal 6 received a special delivery: more than 400 empty containers that were the cargo – new boxes put into circulation as part of the global supply chain.

These containers are for domestic shipping, moved by rail, and are 53 feet in length, unlike the standard TEU or 20-foot-equivalent unit container used for international ocean shipping.

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Association Updates 19 Clean Rivers Cooperative 20 Maritime Commerce Club 23 Maritime Fire & Safety Association 25 Pacific Northwest Grain & Feed Association

Clean Rivers participated in the COBALT training on September 25, informing Coast Guard and industry leaders in our role and mission.

On September 26 Clean Rivers lead an Operations Level Regulator Training in which the U.S. Coast Guard, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, Washington Department of Ecology, and US Department of Interior participated. The training was a great opportunity to bring together many partner agencies to train on the capabilities of the Columbia River response community. Training included briefs from the agencies, Clean Rivers and MFSA on their overall program and capability.

Further training went into tactical resource acquisition, equipment familiarity and a mock spill scenario.

On September 27, Clean Rivers membership joined regulatory partners in the annual Boom Rodeo.

Both membership and regulators got hands on training with oil spill equipment, participated in knowledge tests, practiced air monitoring and executed a mock ICS 201 form.

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The Maritime Commerce Club held a tour of the PT 658 and LCI 713 Boats on August 23rd. We had an excellent afternoon exploring these historic examples of Maritime ingenuity, and meeting the knowledgeable and passionate volunteers who care for them.

The Maritime Commerce Club’s annual Harbor Splash on September 12th proved to be the best party on the Willamette River once again. Members and their guests cruised in style on the Willamette Star. Attendees were pleased with the tasty food, excellent company, fun raffle prizes and the fact that we out-sailed the threat of Portland rain!

We are looking forward to our Fall Event on October 25th, at Punch Bowl Social in Portland. This popular event includes dinner, drinks, bowling, darts, and more! Punch Bowl Social would like to remind you – bragging rights are forever. RSVP here!

The Maritime Commerce Club’s Membership drive is underway! Sign up for your membership by October 31st, 2018, and receive free admission to either the Fall event or our November luncheon.

Interested in becoming an Event Sponsor for a Maritime Commerce Club? Contact Aaron at garberpaul@ pdxmex.com to learn more!

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MCC Fall EvEnt

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Bowling

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Industry Networking Dinner & Two Drinks Vintage Arcade Games

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Pioneer Place | Third Floor 340 SW Morrison St, Portland, OR 97204

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Not a member of the MCC? Become a member in the month of October and attend either the Fall Event or the November luncheon for free!

Simply fill out the membership application and return with payment before October 31, 2018.

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Maritime Fire & Safety Association (MFSA) Plan Update

The MFSA Vessel Response Plan which was first approved by Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and Washington Department of Ecology in 1993 is regularly updated and reviewed. The current Plan (approved in 2016), was recently updated and revised. The full MFSA Plan is available on the website for review. For more information on the Plan, contact Holly Robinson at robinson@pdxmex.com.

Recent changes included: • Increase of the worst-case discharge volume from 300,000 barrels to 350,000 barrels.

This volume more closely matches the typical capacity of the tankers that call on the Lower Columbia/Willamette River System.

• Name change from Merchants Exchange Communications Center to Marine Operations Service Department. The Merchants Exchange renamed this department to better match the type of services they provide to their members.

• Change in authorized designee from MFSA Executive Director to MFSA General Manager. A minor modification that reflects the staff reorganization the MFSA Board of Directors put into place earlier this year.

2019 MFSA Annual Meeting The 2019 MFSA Annual Meeting is scheduled for January 29, 2019. This event allows our membership to gather and take part in activities such as presentations of our annual Partnership Awards, given to stakeholders and community members who have helped advance the mission of MFSA. Additionally, guest speakers provide insight and information pertinent to our river system. For more information, please contact Curtis Cannizzaro cannizzaro@pdxmex.com

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On September 21, 2018 FPAAC conducted its third quarter 2018 Technician Level Training at Portland Fire and Rescue’s Training Center. This training was completed by 31 participants and focused on hands on training to exercise specific tactics such as utilization of cutting tools and CO2 supply for fire suppression. Technician Level Training is offered to FPAAC member agencies on a quarterly basis and conducted throughout the region.

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SAVE THE DATE!

Annual Warehousemen’s Conference & Trade Show February 20-22, 2019

Northern Quest Resort & Casino

This popular annual event provides necessary pesticide credits and safety awareness to warehousemen and pesticide applicators in Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington. The conference also provides a venue for the industry to network, socialize and share best practices.

The 2019 event will be held at the newly renovated Northern Quest Resort & Casino in Spokane, Washington. Two full days of seminars are lad by local and national industry professionals. While mainly focused on pesticide credits, wheat varieties, grain inspection, maintenance and operations and safety issues are also covered.

The Warehousemen’s Trade Show runs concurrently with the conference, further allowing networking and commerce within the grain industry. The PNWGFA Trade Show has grown into a leading industry trade show opportunity in the Pacific Northwest. We anticipate 38-40 exhibits in 2019!

Planning has begun; registration and trade show information will be released in the coming weeks.

Contact Margerie Vis at 503-227-0234 with questions.

*NEW* PNWGFA is excited to announce a Rail Loading/Unloading Safety Seminar has been added to the 2019 Warehousemen’s Conference: Mark your calendars for Wednesday, Feb. 20 - more information to follow soon!

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PNWGFA Annual Directory Listing & Advertising For the past 70 years, the annual directory has grown into a 200-page publication providing the most comprehensive over-arching directory in the region. The directory lists 1,000+ member and non-member companies handling grain, feed, seed processing and allied industry suppliers in the Association’s four state region and beyond.

The PNWGFA Directory provides you and your customers with the necessary contacts, addresses, phone and fax numbers, as well as website and email contact information. This all helps to enhance your business in the Pacific Northwest.

Advertising in the Directory reaches industry members and non-members operating in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Put your advertising dollars to work. Space is limited! The advertising contract can be accessed here or on the PNWGFA website. For more Directory information please visit www.pnwgfa.org/annual-directory.

Update your company listing here: http://www.pnwgfa.org/media/directory/19_Directory_New_Listing.pdf Order your 2019 directory here: http://www.pnwgfa.org/media/directory/19_pnwgfa_directory_order_ form.pdf

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President Darrell Booth, Northwest Grain Growers 1st Vice President Jordan Van Zante, Pacificor, LLC 2nd Vice President Beau Duff, HighLine Grain Growers Treasurer Scott Zuger, Lewis-Clark Terminal

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Immediate Past President Jason Middleton, United Grain Corporation Board Members Trudi Allenbach, Pacific Northwest Farmers Coop.

Brian Chastain, Laughlin Cartrell, Inc. Stacey Hunt, Ritzville Warehouse Company Randy Olstad, Columbia Grain, Inc.

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