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LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The Merchants Exchange was born out of Boss Shenck’s Saloon in 1879, a local gathering place on the Portland Waterfront where news of ship arrivals were posted by patrons and trade information was presented. Here we are, 140 years later, and our core function has remained the same: tracking the movement of the vessels that transit our waterways and reporting that information to those who are responsible for the movement of a ship from port to port. We are very thankful for our members and we look forward to celebrating 140 years of service to the Columbia River maritime community on several occasions throughout the year. Thank you for your ongoing support! Liz Wainwright, Executive Director Merchants Exchange
NOTE FROM THE EDITOR 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! In this issue, we are very excited to share the news of some of the Ports along the Columbia-WillametteSnake System!
TABLE OF CONTENTS
3 Membership 3 2019 Merchants Exchange Events 4 Merchants Exchange Scholarship Fund 5 2019 Grant Administration 6 Reports & Statistics 7 2019 State of the Ports 8 The Port Report 22 Association Updates 23 Clean Rivers Cooperative 23 Maritime Commerce Club 24 Maritime Fire & Safety Association 25 Fire Protection Agencies Advisory Council (FPAAC) 25 Pacific Northwest Feed and Grain Assoication 26 Columbia River Steamship Operators’ Association 29 Lower Columbia Region Harbor Safety Committee 30 Save The Date: July 25th 31 Board of Directors
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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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Todd Krout (2020) President Port of Vancouver USA
Bart Goedhard (2022) Ports America
Carl Bertapelle (2020) Vice President Talon Marine Services
Mark Jensen (2021) TEMCO
David Nagel (2022) Treasurer Cascade Marine Agencies LTD Roger Hsieh (2021) Secretary BNSF Railway Company Mike Morgan (2020) Columbia Export Terminal
Chris Cummins (2021) General Steamship Corp Geoff Doerfler (2021) Tidewater Barge Lines Ryan Statz (2022) Columbia Grain, Inc.
Jerry Henderson (Ex Officio) Board President, Clean Rivers Cooperative Chevron Marketing Terminal 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, Esq. Lindsay Hart LLP
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 at: www.pdxmex.com THE EXCHANGE | WWW.PDXMEX.COM
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SHIPPING 101 Business of Shipping October 2, 2019
SHIPPING 201 Movement of a Ship February 6, 2019
SHIPPING 202 Movement of Cargo April 10, 2019
Strengthening the maritime industry through engagement and education. Shipping 101: The Business of Shipping We provide an overview of the business of shipping on the Columbia River. The class explores the history of the River, the infrastructure, ports and terminals, and the economic impact of the imports and exports to this region. Furthermore, we review the types of vessels that travel the River and introduce the maritime industry parties and their essential roles to shipping. Shipping 201: The Movement of a Ship We look at the business of shipping from the perspective of the ship, exploring the requirements and regulation of a ship and the important roles agents, pilots, regulatory agencies, insurance and laws play in enabling a ship to move from port to port. Shipping 202: The Movement of Cargo We look at the business of shipping from the perspective of the cargo. We detail the types of cargo, labor demands, and various forms of transportation from rail, barge, to pipeline as well as, present the needs of supply chain, logistics, and regulatory compliance as it effects the economy of the Columbia River.
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2019 GRANT ADMINISTRATION
Interested in federal funding or Port Security Grants in 2019? To be eligible for federal funding, your company must have an active System for Award Management (SAM) registration. To be prepared to apply for funding, companies are encouraged to register well in advance of Port Security Grant Program and other funding announcements—otherwise the ability to apply is not guaranteed. SAM.gov has changed the requirements to annually update SAM registration to better protect entities using the system. The process will take more time than it has in the past. Not only is online registration required as it was in the past, but a notarized letter designating the Entity Administrator must be mailed to SAM.gov before the annual registration is activated. Copies of the templates to use for the letters and accompanying instructions can be found online here. In some cases, a new login might be required. Additionally, as of February 1, 2019, entities will be required to review “Reps & Certs” when logging in to update their records. This is part of the federal assistance process and is required for activation. The intention is to verify entity compliance with award requirements before application in order to streamline the process. If you have questions about this or funding opportunities, contact Katrina Dahlke at dahlke@pdxmex. com or call 503-220-2095.
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REPORTS & STATISTICS: PUBLIC PORTS OR PORT AREAS For more information on custom reports and statistics please vist our website: www.pdxmex.com or contact Jonathan Nichol: nichol@pdxmex.com 2018 Top Portland Imports
2018 Top Portland Exports Salt; Sulfur; Earth & Stone; Lime & Cement Plaster 34%
Vehicles, Except Railway Or Tramway, And Parts Etc 34%
Mineral Fuel, Oil Etc.; Bitumin Subst; Mineral Wax 7%
Fertilizers 25%
2018 Top Vancouver Imports Articles Of Iron Or Steel 2%
Salt; Sulfur; Earth & Stone; Lime & Cement Plaster 17% Inorg Chem; Prec & Rare-earth Met & Radioact Compd 24%
Iron And Steel 57%
Fertilizers 34% Inorg Chem; Prec & Rareearth 29%
Beverages, Spirits And Vinegar 3%
2018 Top Vancouver Exports Ores, Slag And Ash 6%
Iron And Steel 7%
Salt; Sulfur; Stone; Lime & Cement 2% Cereals 70%
Oil Seeds, Grain, Seed, Fruit, Plant 15%
2018 Top Astoria Imports Articles Of Iron Or Steel 100%
Cereals 34%
Vehicles, Except Railway, Parts 1%
2018 Top Coos Bay Exports
Wood And Articles 100%
2018 Top Kalama Imports Iron And Steel 19% Organic Chemicals 81%
2018 Top Longview Imports
2018 Top Kalama Exports Oil Seeds, Grain, Seed, Fruit, Plant 13%
2018 Top Longview Exports Wood And Articles 18%
Salt; Sulfur; Earth & Stone; Lime & Cement Plaster 100%
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Cereals 87%
Inorg Chem; Prec & Rare-earth 8% Food Ind. Residues, Animal Feed 2%
Iron And Steel 4% Cereals 58% Oil Seeds, Grain, Seed, Fruit, Plant 5% Mineral Fuel, Oil, Bitumin 5%
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2019 STATE OF THE PORTS
State Of The Ports In this issue of The Exchange, we are very pleased to bring you updates from nine of the local Ports/Port Districts that span the Columbia, Willamette & Snake Rivers.
The Columbia-Willamette-Snake River System is our gateway to global trade, bringing international commerce to our communities, supporting jobs and industry, allowing for the movement of cargo, and connecting people. The ports along our Rivers each have a unique job to do in their community--from growing small business and working with industry to managing marinas and community utilities to working with many elements of the supply chain to keep our economy developing and moving through the movement of cargo. We are very pleased to bring you updates from nine public ports/port areas in Oregon, Washington and Idaho: • • • • • • • • •
Port of Columbia County Port of Morrow Port of Camas-Washougal Port of Longview Port of Vancouver USA Port of Kalama Port of Lewiston Port of Pasco Port of Portland
Want to know even more information about local ports? Attend Maritime Commerce Club’s State of the Ports Breakfast on April 16th! Registration information can be found here.
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Port of Columbia County has a new name, several projects in the works for 2019 In January 2019, the Port of St. Helens was officially renamed the Port of Columbia County. The new name is a better reflection of the geographical reach and responsibility of the Port district, which spans the entire 51-miles of Columbia River frontage of Columbia County, Oregon. The Port of Columbia County is also more inclusive of all the cities in the Port district, which include Scappoose, St. Helens, Columbia City, Rainier, and Clatskanie. Along with the new name, the Port of Columbia County also rebranded with a new logo and website.
Looking forward, the Port of Columbia County has several exciting projects on the horizon in 2019. At Port Westward in Clatskanie, the Port is working with NEXT Renewable Fuels to build an advanced biofuels facility. Representing an investment of more than $1 billion, NEXT Renewable Fuels Oregon will be capable of producing more than 37,000 barrels a day of renewable or “green” diesel fuel. NEXT Renewable Fuels and Shell Trading Company recently announced a long-term Purchase and Sale Agreement for the purchase of renewable diesel from the planned Port Westward facility, and when complete, NEXT will position Oregon as a leader in advanced biofuels production. Currently in the permitting phase, the plant is scheduled to open in 2021.
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At the Scappoose Industrial Airpark, the Port will soon start the bidding process for the construction of a 31,500 square foot hangar and office building for Devinaire LLC, an air charter company experiencing rapid growth. The project calls for 27,000 SF of clear span hangar space with complete utilities and fire protection and expects to break ground in spring of 2019. A water/sewer project is also breaking ground at the Scappoose Industrial Airpark, which will bring sanitary sewer service to the west side of the airport and complete the water line “loop” that serves the area. This project will allow the Port to better serve existing tenants and provide capability for future growth, both inside and outside the airport fence. Construction is scheduled to begin in spring of 2019. The Port will also invest $3.5 million to construct a 35,000 SF speculative building at the McNulty Creek Industrial Park in St. Helens. Columbia County has a need for additional commercial/industrial space, making it a challenge to attract new or expanding businesses. The Port will look to reverse this trend by expanding their portfolio and providing the necessary space to attract new businesses to Columbia County. For more information about the Port and upcoming projects, check out www.portofcolumbiacounty.org.
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Port of Morrow Awarded U.S. Dept of Transportation BUILD Grant Founded in 1958 with a $500 check, the Port of
Morrow has grown into the second largest port in Oregon. Four industrial parks within the Port offer shovel-ready sites ideally positioned at the intersection of all major transportation modes – river, road, rail, and air. Although the Port has a reputation as a food processing center, businesses within the port are diverse, with the addition of data centers, green energy and technology, livestock, warehousing, and freight distribution businesses over the past 20 years. Economic Impact The Port of Morrow and Port-related businesses account for more than 8,400 jobs with an annual economic output just under $3 billion and a GDP of $1.08 billion, according to an economic impact study completed in 2017. The creation of the Columbia River Enterprise Zone II (CREZ II) contributes to this economic impact. In 2018, the total annual economic impact of CREZ II businesses accounted for a total employment of 2,505 jobs, an output of $937 million, and a total GDP of $231 million. Morrow County boasts the fourth highest average annual wage in the state of Oregon even though the total county population is under 12,000. In-lieu payments and Bond payments within CREZ II are used to enhance local services. On January 28, 2019 the Columbia River Enterprise Zone II Board of Directors awarded a total of $3,242,545.71 to seven agencies within Morrow County that support education, community enhancement, emergency services and infrastructure, and housing. BUILD Grant In December 2018, the Port was awarded a $19,414,875 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development program, also known as 10
BUILD Grants. The grant will fund infrastructure improvements at marine terminals within the Port, extending new rail lines from the Union Pacific mainline to four terminals, enabling rail-to-barge access for shipments along the Columbia River. Innovative Solutions A skilled workforce is the backbone of business and industry. In 2017, the Port of Morrow created a workforce training and development program to help attract and train a skilled workforce to the region. Much of the focus is targeted towards students within Morrow County. Training is available at the Blue Mountain Community College Workforce Training Center, with classes offered in data center technology, industrial systems, and early childhood education. One unique program for teachers is a summer externship, which provides opportunities for participants to meet directly with businesses and industries. Teachers apply what they learn over the two-week externship and provide real-world applications in their classrooms. Infrastructure improvement is always ongoing at the Port. Under construction is a waste-water digester that will recycle water used by food processing industries within the port into gas that can be used as a renewable energy source within the Port. Once cleaned, the water can be used as irrigation water for agricultural crops. The Columbia River Barge Terminal Rail Access Project is projected to increase economic activity and add permanent local jobs. New capabilities to ship and receive cargo via rail and barge supports the local agricultural economy and opens the doors to attract new industry investment. For more information about the Port and upcoming projects, check out www.portofmorrow.com WWW.PDXMEX.COM | THE EXCHANGE
“The BUILD grant is a boost for the local economy, the Port of Morrow, and the State of Oregon. It will help transform the Port’s operations and will generate 30 years’ worth of economic activity in a rural region,” said Ryan Neal, Executive Director of the Port of Morrow. “We are very thankful for the strong support of this project in Congress by Oregon’s delegation.”
Windmill Blades--Vestas windmill blades are loaded onto truck, heading for the Montague Wind Farm outside of Arlington, Oregon, Too large to transport via rail directly to Arlington, the Port of Morrow is being used as an offloading and staging area for the 67 meter long blades.
Port of Morrow Terminals--Aerial photo looking west over the river terminals and the Union Pacific Mainline. The BUILD Grant will extend rail lines from the UP mainline directly to Port terminals. Morrow County Grain Growers terminal is pictured at right.
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Port Chooses Lead Waterfront Developer With the assistance of Port Owner’s Representative
Leland Consulting Group, the Port of CamasWashougal announced its chosen lead Waterfront Developer – RKm Development to assist in development of a vibrant mixed-use center and regional destination that will amplify and enhance the Camas and Washougal communities. RKm Development is a long-time owner, developer and operator of numerous local mixed-use development projects in the Portland Metropolitan region. Their vision for the Waterfront at Parker’s Landing includes a harmonizing, multi-use area for dining, shopping, errands, family fun, and inter-generational entertainment, all next-door to beautifully designed residences with amazing waterfront views of the river and scenic gorge. As agents for positive community growth, their depth and breadth of masterplan development experience will lend itself to creating a multi-faceted public epicenter, with design and programmatic elements that will not only boost the local economic engine, but also amplify the unique amenities of the site to attract visitors, customers and users from around the region. “Roy Kim and his team have developed a variety of dense, livable, mixed-use suburban districts,” reported David Ripp, Port CEO. “While the demographics for
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his signature projects are different, the approach is the same: Create a centralized community with diversity in mind.” Next steps include negotiating a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which is a nonbinding agreement between two or more parties outlining the terms and details of an understanding, including each parties’ requirements and responsibilities. An MOU is the first stage in the formation of a formal contract. Roy Kim and his company RKm Development understand the principles of suburban development, density and new urbanism. But his most important development principle is understanding the market and creating a sense of place. We are excited to have them as part of our team! Upcoming Waterfront projects already in process include the Waterfront Park Natural Play Area, which began construction in March by lowest bidder, Keystone Contracting; the construction of the connecting trail between the Port’s Waterfront property and the City of Washougal Downtown area due to start summer of 2019; and the finished grading and clearing of the 26.5 acres of prime real estate to make way for the development to continue. For more information about the Port and upcoming projects, check out www.portcw.com
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Long-Time Rail Professional To Lead Port Business Team “Clay is a strong addition to our team,” said Chief Operating Officer Dan Stahl. “His skillset directly complements our existing team and will allow the Port to successfully meet growing business demands.” Clay joins the team of Manager of Business Development Laurie Nelson-Cooley and Business Development Associate Lindsay Harris, who will continue to develop and maintain cargo business at the Port’s marine terminals. About The Port Of Longview:
Longview, WA--Port of Longview welcomes
Christian Clay as its new Director of Business Development. Following a lengthy railroad career, Clay brings high-level management focus to help grow cargo volumes and expand business opportunities in Longview. In the Director capacity, Clay will be responsible for developing long-range business plans that align Port infrastructure and assets with growing and emerging markets. He will also manage the Port’s commercial property porfolio adn tenant relations, which includes seeking development opportunities for the former Continental Grain Terminal at Berth 4.
The Port of Longview is the first full-service operating port with strategic transportation connections on the deep-draft Columbia River shipping channel in southwest Washington State. The Port is located just 66 river miles from the Pacific Ocean, 120 driving miles from Seattle, Washington, and 40 driving miles from Portland, Oregon. Port facilities include eight marine terminals and waterfront industrical property with direct connections to main-line rail and interstate highway. Cargo handling specialties include both bulk and breakbulk commodities. For more information about the Port and upcoming projects, check out www.portoflongview.com
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Port of Vancouver USA rail expansion project wins Engineering Excellence Award VANCOUVER, Wash. – The Port of Vancouver USA’s West Vancouver Freight Access project (WVFA) won a 2019 Engineering Excellence Grand Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Oregon. Port Director of Engineering and Project Delivery Monty Edberg, who led a team of staff and consultants for more than 10 years to see WVFA to completion, presented the award to the port’s Board of Commissioners during a public meeting Feb. 12. “The WVFA has been the recipient of several American awards as well as one international award, and we should all be proud of our involvement in the project,” said Edberg. “I can say that pretty much everyone on our staff has been involved in this project. And I think we need to recognize the commission’s role in this, too. Because of your steadfastness – your stick-to-itiveness with this project – and your vision, I’d like to present the Board of Commissioners with… our Grand Award for 2019.” Omaha, Nebraska-based engineering firm HDR was the port’s prime consultant on WVFA and submitted the project for a 2019 Engineering Excellence Award.
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. The $251 million project consisted of 21 sub-projects, including construction of a new port rail entrance, expansion of the port’s rail corridor and the addition of a loop track at the port’s Terminal 5. The overall project also increased the port’s railcar capacity from 50,000 to 400,000 cars annually. WVFA was delivered in July 2018, ahead of schedule and $24 million under the original engineer’s estimate. About the Engineering Excellence Awards The annual ACEC Engineering Excellence competition recognizes engineering achievements that demonstrate the highest degree of merit and ingenuity. Entries are evaluated on criteria such as uniqueness and/or innovative application of new or existing techniques; future value to the engineering profession and enhanced public awareness/enthusiasm of the role of engineering; social, economic and sustainable development considerations; complexity; and successful fulfillment of client/owner’s needs, including schedule and budget.
WVFA was one of four projects in Southern Washington and Northern Oregon that received a Grand Award this year. The top award – Project of the Year – went to the City of Vancouver’s Waterfront Park. About the West Vancouver Freight Access project The West Vancouver Freight Access project brings congestion relief and efficiency to Port of Vancouver USA and regional businesses as well as rail users and communities across the Western U.S. The project was a concerted, decade-long effort by the port to create jobs and generate economic benefit by investing in freight rail infrastructure. WVFA improves freight 14
Photo credit: Julie Keefe. From L to R: Jason Ruth, HDR Senior Project Manager, Kurt Reichelt, HDR Vice President; Kent Cash, Port of Vancouver Chief Operating Officer; Mark Newell, Port of Vancouver Delivery Manager; Monty Edberg, Port of Vancouver Director of Engineering and Project Delivery WWW.PDXMEX.COM | THE EXCHANGE
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Port of Kalama Career Fair 2019: Invitation to Industry
Industry Leaders and Business Partners of the Port of Kalama: We are asking for your participation in the career fair! This is an opportunity to help build your future work force and to educate the people who live in this community about what you do as an employer.
The Port of Kalama is working to develop a closer relationship between the students and faculty of Kalama
Schools and the Port’s business partners on the waterfront. We hope to improve the understanding of the business activities here and let students know about the many career opportunities that can be found in Cowlitz County. On April 18, 2019, the Port and the School are planning a career day for the students. This is a career fair, as opposed to a job fair. The goal is to communicate to the students the range of job opportunties available, the skill set required, and the pathway to obtaining those jobs. There is no expectation of hiring as part of the event.
Where: Kalama High School Gym When: Thursday, April 18th, 2019 (Setup starts at 0900hrs, the event will run from 1000hrs-1430hrs) Contact Katie Johnson to participate: kjohnson@portofkalama.com
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LCT Barley Load-Out Facility Build The Lewis-Clark Terminal’s new Barley Load-Out
Facility is the second construction project in the last two years. This project will help increase the efficiency of farm-to-market connections and includes an upgrade to the conveyance system. Farmers are getting higher yields per acre and today’s combine harvesters can handle more bushels, per hour, per day, to bring to the facility. “This project will allow LCT to recieve high volumes of grain and store it more quickly and efficiently. The new rail loading facility will be able to handle up to six rail cars at once and is designed for easy cleaning for receipt and accomodation of the diverse variety of commodities,” said Scott Zuger Terminal Manager. LCT does not do any processing of products, only shipping. The new rail load-out facility is a way to ship specialty products. Barley can be used in soups and is also malted in Portland, where it ships to regional microbreweries. This new facility will benefit LCT members due to the closure of teh terminals Snake River facility. Did you know? • LCT shipped 187 barges carrying 620,586 tons of grain in 2018. That’s over 1.65 billion loaves of bread! • Local farmers help feed the world!
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Catalyst for Growth
The Port of Pasco was created in 1940 as a way for our region to tap into a vital asset that forms the southern border of our district – the Columbia River. The residents recognized that a port could play an important role in the development and success of the region. The availability of a publicly owned terminal teamed with low-cost barge transportation on the Columbia River made Franklin County farmers more competitive in selling grain for shipment overseas. Now nearly 80 years later, the Port of Pasco continues to recognize the critical role the Columbia River provides for our district and beyond. New use for our Barge Terminal Moving grain down the river by barge is done by private industry, but that doesn’t mean the need for the Port of Pasco’s river transportation facilities have ceased. It just has taken on a new form. Packaging Corporation of America (formerly Boise Cascade) leased a portion of the Port’s Barge Terminal to facilitate the Wallula Paper Mill’s shift from producing white paper to packaging material. In the fall of 2018, PCA began moving residual fiber from sawmills and whole log chippers via barge up the Columbia River. The wood fiber, a component in creating packaging materials, is off-loaded at the Barge Terminal before being trucked to the mill for production. It is estimated a minimum of eight barges a month come into the terminal. This is an important transition to have a new, independent use for the Barge Terminal and gives the facility new life. Developing a unique waterfront business site The Port of Pasco owns one of the most beautiful Columbia River waterfront locations available for 18
development in Southeastern Washington. The 58acre, mixed-use site, called Osprey Pointe, is one of the few levy-free locations available for development in the Tri-Cities. The Port of Pasco entered into a Letter of Intent with Eaty Gourmet, which is looking to develop the site into a food and entertainment driven development, that will include food production, restaurants, several entertainment venues and residential units. Eaty Gourmet recently announced an agreement with WSU Tri-Cities to investigate joint development on some of the site. Bringing new life to another site Not far from the Barge Terminal and Osprey Pointe is another Port-owned property on the Columbia. The site was once home to a marine terminal, and the Port has undertaken extensive environmental cleanup efforts to prepare it for redevelopment. The Port is exploring options for the 28-acre river-access site, which could include recreational activities, restaurants and a public market. Beyond the water While initially established with a river focus, the Port of Pasco continues to be a catalyst for growth throughout the district. We are home to over 200 businesses, with room for more at our six development sites, with over 2 million square feet of office, industrial and warehouse space, and property located near the airport, rail and highways. The Port also owns and operates the Tri-Cities Airport, which is the fourth busiest air carrier airport in the state serving 800,000 travelers a year; it also serves corporate, general aviation, and freight air traffic. Through the years, the Port of Pasco has worked to expand, shift and diversify our vision and our efforts to serve our constituents near the river and beyond. WWW.PDXMEX.COM | THE EXCHANGE
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Despite uncertain U.S. trade environment, Oregon exports conitnued to grow in 2018 Thanks to strong relationships with trade partners, the state saw a 1.8 percent increase in exports, including strong growth in trade with China and Canada OREGON – New data from the U.S. Department of Commerce reveals that despite an uncertain U.S. trade environment, Oregon exports continue to grow. In 2018, the state exported $22.3 billion in goods to countries around the world—a 1.8 percent increase from 2017. Oregon remains an important global trade partner on the West Coast, especially to countries across the Pacific Ocean. Five of Oregon’s six top export countries—receiving at least $1 billion in Oregon exports—are in Asia: China, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, and Vietnam. The second-largest trade partner in 2018 was Canada. Top exports last year included computers and electronics, machinery, chemicals, agriculture, and transportation equipment (Figure 1). “Oregon’s record trade numbers reflect our state’s diverse manufacturing base, and the lasting partnerships we’ve built across the Pacific Rim,” said Chris Harder, director of Business Oregon. “We’re particularly pleased to see the growth not limited to one industry or destination country, but spread throughout, increasing revenue for exporters across the state of 20
Oregon.” While trade tensions remain between the United States and Oregon’s top trading partners, China and Canada, Oregon exports to both countries increased the most of any international partner in 2018 over the previous year. China received $4.7 billion in Oregon exports, a 20 percent jump from the previous year. Only about one-third of Oregon exports to China are subject to proposed or enacted tariff increases, with electrical and industrial machinery—items not subject to tariffs—seeing some of the largest gains in trade. Exports to Canada, which totaled $3.2 billion in 2018, saw more than 35 percent growth from 2017, rebounding in the past 18 months due to heavy manufacturing exports. Machinery, transportation equipment, and metals have historically accounted for half of all exports to Canada—a good sign for the state, as transportation equipment exports experienced a 69 percent increase last year. “It’s great news for Oregon’s economy that exports continue to grow. Last year’s gains are especially welcoming given the current global environment where the strong U.S. dollar, slower international growth, and increased trade tensions all work against U.S. exports,” said
Josh Lehner, senior economist with the Oregon Office of Economic Analysis. Oregon exports remained stable in 2018 in part because of the strong relationships the state and its partners have built with countries over the years. “In a trade-dependent state like ours, we rely on strong trading partnerships to help Oregon farmers feed the world and local businesses continue to grow,” said Curtis Robinhold, executive director of the Port of Portland. “With small- or medium-sized businesses making up nearly 90 percent of all exporters in Oregon, it is promising to see trade activity expand—contributing to a more equitable and prosperous region for all.” The Port saw robust two-way trade activity in recent years—from exports of commercial trucks to Australia, to imports of wind turbine parts that help power the state. The Port ships goods via its four marine terminals and through an air international cargo partnership with Cathay Pacific. Another industry vital to regional prosperity is agriculture. After experiencing a dip in 2015, exports of agricultural goods—from hay to hazelnuts to wheat—have been steady in recent years and grew by nearly 4 percent in 2018. WWW.PDXMEX.COM | THE EXCHANGE
Japan’s exports represent a 20 percent jump in 2018, with most of this growth coming from agriculture and aerospace products and parts. Japan is Oregon’s largest food and agricultural export market, followed by Korea, Canada, and China. Oregon’s agriculture products are growing in popularity in emerging markets such as Vietnam, which recently opened its market to fresh blueberries from Oregon. “Food and agricultural exports remain critical in supporting comminutes across the state. We will continue to prioritize these vital trade relationships and pursue new international markets; our industry and economy depend on it. With 80 percent of Oregon’s food and agriculture production leaving the state and 40 percent leaving the country agriculture’s $98 billiondollar economic impact is felt in all corners of the state. We are excited to continue our work in building strong trade relationships that allow Oregon’s in demand, high-quality products to show up in markets across Asia, North America, and everywhere in between,” said Alexis Taylor, director of the Oregon Department of Agriculture. Computers and electronics, while still Oregon’s largest export industry
accounting for one-third of Oregon’s exports, did see a 14 percent drop from 2017 levels. This impacted export numbers to some countries such as South Korea, Malaysia, and Vietnam. With Oregon’s total export numbers still rising even with this drop in computers and electronics shows the strong benefits of diversification in Oregon’s traded sector industries. Uncertainty remains for tradedependent states like Oregon. What these trade numbers from 2018 confirm, however, is that state-level connections with trade partners are more vital than ever—and Oregon is setting itself up well for the future because of the longterm relationships the state and its partners have established. Additional Fast Facts: Oregon Trade in 2018 • The top countries receiving at least $1 billion in Oregon exports were China ($4.7B), Canada ($3.2B), Japan ($2.2B), South Korea ($1.7B), Malaysia ($1.5B), and Vietnam ($1.1B). • Transportation equipment exports experienced a 69 percent increase last year, the largest of any industry.
Heavy trucks and tractors and aerospace make up most of Oregon’s transportation equipment exports. Heavy trucks and tractors increased exports by $454 million, with most of these exports going to Canada. • Semiconductor machinery makes up over half of all machinery exports and has grown significantly over the past five years—seeing the strongest export growth in Europe. • Potash, a fertilizer, and pharmaceuticals and medicines are the largest commodities exported in the chemicals industry. These commodities, as well as basic chemicals, have increased chemical exports by 53 percent over the past five years. Potash is mined in Saskatchewan but exported out of Oregon. • Computers and electronics make up one-third of the state’s exports, but 2018 marked the second year in a row that exports of computers and electronics were down in Oregon from the previous year.
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THE PORT REPORT 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.
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Jim Knight Executive Director Port of Astoria
Juliana Marler Chief Executive Officer Port of Vancouver USA
Curtis Robinhold Executive Director Port of Portland
Norman G. Krehbiel Chief Executive Officer Port of Longview
Mark Wilson Executive Director Port of Kalama
Doug Hayes Executive Director Port of Columbia County
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Pacific Northwest Grain & Feed Association Columbia River Steamship Operators’ Association Lower Columbia Region Harbor Safety Committee
CLEAN RIVERS COOPERATIVE CLEAN RIVERS: VITAL SPILL RESPONSE ASSET On February 5th, 2019 Clean Rivers was activated by a member company to respond to a derailment near Wendover, WY that spilled approximately 6000 gallons of diesel from locomotive fuel tanks into the North Platte River. While this incident was outside the Area of Responsibility, Clean Rivers deployed a Response Manager, Equipment Operators, 2 skimming systems, 2 pumps and portable storage 1,715 miles East for this response. The Clean Rivers equipment was released on February 8th. Clean Rivers Response Managers remained on scene to assist in incident management until February 10th. The deployment showed the ability of Clean Rivers to respond effectively to assist in an incident well outside of the Area of Responsibility. These capabilities are what make Clean Rivers such a vital spill response asset throughout the Columbia River Basin and beyond!
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MARITIME COMMERCE CLUB
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Join Maritime Commerce Club for the annual State of the Ports Breakfast! Please join us as the Maritime Commerce Club hosts a breakfast presentation by representatives from seven ports: Kalama, Longview, Portland, Columbia County, Coos Bay, Pasco, and Vancouver USA.
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Sentinel Hotel, Billiards Room - Portland, Oregon 7:30 am — Breakfast 8:00 am — Networking 8:30 am - 11:00 am — Program
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Doug Hayes, Executive Director, Port of Columbia County Dan Stahl, Chief Operating Officer, Port of Longview Eric Yakovich, Executive Director, Port of Kalama Alex Strogen, Chief Commercial Officer, Port of Vancouver USA Margaret Barber, External Affairs Manager, Port of Coos Bay Gary Ballew, Director of Economic Development & Marketing, Port of Pasco Keith Leavitt, Chief Commercial Officer, Port of Portland
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REgISTER OnlInE Cancellations must be received by EOD Friday, April 10, 2019. No-shows will be billed, but reservations may be transferred. Questions? For more information, please contact Aaron Garber-Paul, Association & Event Coordinator at (503) 220-2092 or garberpaul@pdxmex.com.
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MARITIME FIRE & SAFETY ASSOCIATION FIRE PROTECTION AGENCIES ADVISORY COUNCIL (FPAAC) NEW MFSA PLAN INTERIM SPILL REPSONSE COORDINATOR The MFSA Plan has recently added to their cadre of Interim Spill Response Coordinators to act as Incident Commander for MFSA Plan responses. Randy Clark comes to the MFSA from the USCG MSU Portland, where he filled many roles related to emergency planning and vessel response plans. He has been a huge benefit to the MFSA’s FPAAC and a general asset to the maritime community. We look forward to having him as part of our team.
FPAAC 1ST QUARTER TECHNICIAN TRAINING WITH US NAVY On March 21, 2019 MFSA’s Fire Protection Agencies Advisory Council hosted its first quarter Technician Level Training. This quarterly training is offered to the 42 personnel from agencies who have committed their personnel to this level of training. Coordination through Portland Fire and Rescue, a local shipyard and the United States Navy allowed for a hands-on training of many different skills onboard the USS Coronado. Firefighters worked in conjunction with Navy personnel to exercise a shipboard fire scenario in which assistance of land-based firefighters was required. The scale of the scenario allowed for the incorporation of Operations Level and Command Level personnel to participate alongside Technician Level trained personnel, a real-world integration necessary to train on. Over 70 firefighters participated in the training. The training allowed for exercising topics of:
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PACIFIC NORTHWEST FEED AND GRAIN ASSOICATION
2019 Schedule of Events: 52nd Annual Warehousemen’s Conference & Trade Show Northern Quest Resort & Casino - Spokane, WA February 20*-22, 2019 (*Rail Loading/Unloading Safety Seminar 2-20) Northern Quest Resort & Casino
5th Annual Southern Idaho Pesticide Conference Burley Inn & Convention Center - Burley, ID 2019 - TBD Best Western Plus Burley Inn & Convention Center
39th Annual Country Elevator Council & Golf Tournament Northern Quest Resort & Casino - Spokane, WA April 24-26*, 2019 (*NGFA Regional Compliance Seminar 4-26) 102nd Annual Convention & Golf Tournaments Grouse Mountain Lodge - Whitefish, MT June 19 - 21, 2019 Clear Lake Country Club
Annual Idaho Trout Fry & Golf Scramble Clear Lake Country Club - Buhl, Idaho September 26, 2019
Grouse Mountain Lodge
2019 PNWGFA ANNuAl Directory For the past 70 years, the PNWGFA Annual Directory has grown into a 200+-page publication providing the most comprehensive agri-business 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 2019 Annual PNWGFA Directory is available for purchase! $50 member $100 non-member Order your 2019 edition today Contact Margerie: (503) 227-0234 margerie@pnwgfa.org https://1o0iz0d6qwj2nwvy8wh8qe19-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/ Add or update your company’s listing HERE.
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102nd Annual Convention & Golf Tournaments Wednesday, June 19 — Friday, June 21, 2019 GROUSE MOUNTAIN LODGE, WHITEFISH, MT *MAKE HOTEL ARRANGEMENTS ASAP: 406.892.2525 OR EMAIL: INFO@GLACIERPARKINC.COM (*RESORT WILL BEGIN DROPPING ROOMS STARTING APRIL 20!) Sightseeing!
STANDARD ROOM $207/NT + RESORT FEE + TAX
CORNER SUITE: $247/NT + RESORT FEE + TAX
NORDIC GOLF VIEW $217NT + RESORT FEE + TAX
LOFT SUITE: $277/NT + RESORT FEE + TAX
TENTATIVE AGENDA: WEDNESDAY ACTIVITIES — JUNE 19 Relax!
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM — BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM — WELCOME RECEPTION JOIN US FOR LIGHT APPETIZERS & COCKTAILS ALL FAMILY MEMBERS WELCOME TO ATTEND! THURSDAY ACTIVITIES — JUNE 20 11:00 — 2:30 PM — ALTERNATE EVENT+ LUNCH (DETAILS TBD)
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12:00 PM — 5:30 PM — GOLF TOURNAMENT - TBD 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM — RECEPTION & DINNER AUCTIONS: SILENT AUCTION & BACK COVER LIVE AUCTION! 8:00 PM — HOSPITALITY DETAILS TBD FRIDAY ACTIVITIES — JUNE 21 8:00 AM — 10:00 AM — BREAKFAST & ANNUAL MEMBER MEETING 11:00 PM — 5:30 PM — HONORARY MEMBER GOLF TOURNAMENT (TEE TIMES)
Golf!
WHITEFISH LAKE GOLF CLUB - SOUTH COURSE 6:30 PM — 9:00 PM — GOLF AWARDS, HONORARY MEMBER PRESENTATION & PRESIDENTS’ FAREWELL RECEPTION & DINNER ANNUAL CONVENTION COMMITTEE: PRESIDENT DARRELL BOOTH, NORTHWEST GRAIN GROWERS 2ND VICE PRESIDENT BEAU DUFF, HIGHLINE GRAIN GROWERS
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MARGERIE VIS, PNWGFA DIRECTOR
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COLUMBIA RIVER STEAMSHIP OPERATORS’ ASSOCIATION COLUMBIA RIVER STEAMSHIP OPERATORS’ ASSOCIATION
Upcoming Events THE COLUMBIA RIVER STEAMSHIP OPERATORS’ ASSOCIATION INVITES YOU AND YOUR GUEST TO JOIN US FOR OUR SPRING FLING!
Spring F ling
SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 2019 COLUMBIA EDGEWATER COUNTRY CLUB 6:00 PM - COCKTAILS 7:00 PM - DINNER REGISTER HERE!
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topgolf Friday, June 21, 2019 Topgolf 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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LOWER COLUMBIA REGION HARBOR SAFETY COMMITTEE 2019 MEETING CALENDAR JANUARY 9 MILLENNUM BULK TERMINALS MARCH 13 MSU PORTLAND MAY 8 CLEAN RIVERS COOPERATIVE JULY 10 COLUMBIA RIVER MARITIME MUSEUM SEPTEMBER 11 PORT OF PORTLAND
17th Biennial National Harbor Safety Committee Conference Safe, Shared Waterways: From Conversation to Action June 25-27, 2019 Houston, TX
Organized by Transportation Research Board Co-sponsored by The Lone Star Harbor Safety Committee and The South Texas Waterways Advisory Committee
Early Bird Pricing Ends April 27: Register Today! Lower Columbia Region Harbor Safety Committee is proud to be a Bronze-level sponsor of this conference.
NOVEMBER 13 PORTLAND SPIRIT MANAGING BOD: 1330-1415HRS GENERAL MEMBERSHIP: 1430-1530HRS WWW.LCRHSC.ORG
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SAVE THE DATE: JULY 25TH
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BOCCE TOURNAMENT
Thursday, July 25th 1630 - 1900
All proceeds from the Bocce Tournament go to benefit the Merchants Exchange Scholarship Fund! Will your team take home the trophy this year?
Get your name on the pre-registration list today by emailing Aaron Garber-Paul. Tournament is limited to only 16 teams!
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