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A Note from the Executive Director: 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
“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! We look forward to each opportunity to continue to serve our members in 2017 and beyond. Thank you for your ongoing support!
Liz Wainwright Executive Director Merchants Exchange of Portland
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Merchants Exchange Board of Directors
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Merchants Exchange Open House
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Port Reports
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Tugs and Barges of the Columbia River
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Grant Management & Administration
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PNWA Summer Conference
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Association Updates
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PNWGFA Annual Convention Win Free Drinks For A Year...Courtesy of the Merchants Exchange
Merchants Exchange of Portland Board of Directors Mark Jensen (2018) President TEMCO
Bart Goedhard (2019) Ports America
Ken Anderson (2018) Vice President Shaver Transportation Company
Carl Bertapelle (2020) Talon Marine Services, LLC
Mike Morgan (2017) Treasurer Columbia Export Terminal, LLC Ryan Statz (2020) Secretary Columbia Grain Inc. Kristin Meira (2018) Pacific Northwest Waterways Association
Chris Cummins (2019) General Steamship Corp
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
Todd Krout (2020) Port of Vancouver USA
Capt. Rick Gill (Ex Officio) Columbia River Pilots
David Nagel (2019) Cascade Marine Agencies Ltd.
Legal Counsel: Tyson Calvert Lindsay Hart LLP
Merchants Exchange of Portland Membership Our Industry Members:
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.
Benefits of Membership:
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 • Grain Bulletin • Grain Committee Membership • Answering Service • Special Reports and Services* *The Merchants Exchange caters its services to the everchanging 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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Port Reports Elizabeth Gotelli joins Port of Vancouver as Chief Financial and Administrative Officer The Port of Vancouver USA has hired Elizabeth Gotelli as its Chief Financial and Administrative Officer. Her first day with the port was May 8. Gotelli has broad experience in many core business services, including direct management of finance, procurement, legal and administrative functions; staff training; budget development and administration; policy development; strategic planning, and; emergency management. Her duties as CFAO will include strategic planning; development of port business policies; operations and budget responsibility for the administration, contracts, finance and IT departments; and ensuring the port complies with local, state and federal regulations and laws governing port operations.
Crews clear the way for redevelopment at Port of Vancouver’s Terminal 1
Port of Vancouver USA tonnage breaks the 7 million mark in 2016 For the first time in its 105-year history, the Port of Vancouver USA has recorded more than 7 million metric tons of cargo across its docks. The port recorded 7.49 million metric tons in 2016, nearly eight percent more than the 2015 record of 6.95 million metric tons. “In nine years at the Port of Vancouver, I’ve never seen tonnage like this,” said port CEO Julianna Marler. “It’s a testament to the investments we and our partners have made to provide world-class rail and marine services, access to efficient transportation and excellent customer service.” 2016 was great year for exports, which climbed to 6.32 million metric tons from 5.54 million metric tons in 2015 – a 14 percent increase overall. Grain continues to be the largest export at the Port of Vancouver by volume, and in 2016 these cargoes increased 17.8 percent over 2015. Some imports, such as wind energy components increased in 2016, but overall imports were down 17 percent in 2016.
Port Operations Rely on Local Business
The Port of Longview’s business impacts reach far beyond Portions of the former Red Lion hotel at the Port the docks. Local businesses of Vancouver USA’s Terminal 1 were demolished are an integral part of the March 16 as work to redevelop the port’s birthplace Port’s day-to-day operations, on the Columbia River continues. It took crews supplying the goods and services that keep cargo about five hours to demolish and remove 113 moving. For example, the Port of Longview owns rooms in the north and west wings of the building. two mobile harbor cranes that require significant Those wings were built in the 1970s and encroach maintenance. Just one of the cranes has a 3,500 on the footprint of the future hotel planned by the gallon fuel tank and 88 rubber tires, both of which port’s developer, Vesta Hospitality. The port is now are provided by local businesses, and that’s just moving through the Concept Development Plan for one crane. The Port owns and operates nearly (CDP) application process – the City of Vancouver’s a hundred pieces of rolling stock, all with similar process to review and approve the master plan for redeveloping the entire Terminal 1 site. The maintenance needs. From safety supplies to nuts application will go before the City Council in June, and bolts—and everything in between —the Port and the port expects to receive CDP application of Longview relies on local businesses every day to uphold its title as Washington’s Working Port. approval this summer. 4
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Port Reports Working with our Community, for our Community The Port of Longview has been a hub for international trade for nearly 100 years. Although we have gone through a lot of changes and modernizations, stimulating the local economy has always been our primary purpose. To operate the Port, the Port and businesses that work with us hire local workers and make local purchases from companies in our community. Through local purchases, the Port of Longview is boosting local business and fueling our economy. With one in ten local jobs related to Port operations, it’s likely you know many people who contribute to the Port’s success. Know anyone who works at Wood’s Logging Supply, Wilcox and Flegel or Superior Tire Service? With a list of local vendors several pages long, there’s no doubt you likely know someone working with or for the Port of Longview. Local businesses benefit from a busy Port and so do their employees. When money is spent, it doesn’t just disappear. It turns into paychecks and is spent over and over again in our community to buy groceries, dinners out, school supplies and haircuts. It’s a ripple effect felt throughout our community and it benefits our local economy daily. “Ports were established by the state for the economic benefit of our community,” said Communications Associate Brooke Hendrickson. “The Port of Longview is committed to being our local economic engine.” By working with local companies everyday, we are stimulating local businesses and supporting living–wage jobs that keep our community moving forward.
Port of Portland Discusses Fresh Start at Terminal 6
What’s the future of container shipping at the Port of Portland? That’s a question that Port leaders, along with Business Oregon, the Oregon Department of Transportation and the Oregon Department of Agriculture, covered during an April 28 meeting with shippers in Aurora, Ore. The forum was convened by the Governor’s Trade and Logistics Initiative team to discuss the challenges and opportunities in attracting new container service to the Port’s Terminal 6. The Port regained control of the container terminal after ending its contract with the terminal operator ICTSI at the end of March 2017. To recover service, carriers must be convinced there is a business case to return to Terminal 6. Shippers and labor will need to support the recruitment of service. Among the challenges presented by the Port: the global shipping industry’s mergers, growth in size of the global carrier fleet, reduced number of vessel calls, and Portland’s position as a niche container market that limit options for recovery. On the flip side, the Portland multi-state cargo market remains strong and can support direct services to key markets. There are carrier services calling the Northwest that can service Terminal 6. The meeting also provided shippers an opportunity for discussion and feedback about the challenges facing them in the movement of goods, as well as an update on the state transportation package under development. Going forward, the Port – working with a Willow Grove Park Update consultant and an industry leaders’ committee – As part of the ongoing effort to improve Willow will be looking at the best ways for Terminal 6 to Grove Park, the Port is seeking a Willow Grove serve Northwest shippers. A recommendation to Park Host. To apply for this volunteer position and the Port Commission is expected in early 2018. to learn more, visit www.portoflongview.com/ community or stop by our office to pick up an application. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and pass a background check.
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Port Reports Ken O’Hollaren Hired as Port of Portland Are there any memorable marine related Marine Marketing Director stories you’d like to share? Ken O’Hollaren was hired in March to lead the Port of Portland’s marine marketing efforts. O’Hollaren previously served as the executive director of the Port of Longview and the Port of Port Angeles in Washington, and brings more than 25 years of experience in the maritime industry to the role. Additionally, O’Hollaren served as the chair of the Interstate Columbia River Improvement Project, responsible for the project to deepen the Columbia River shipping channel, and is a past chairman of the American Association of Port Authorities. O’Hollaren took the time to answer some questions as the Port of Portland looks to grow its strong position as an auto and bulk gateway and set a new vision for business activity at Terminal 6. How did you get started in the maritime industry? My introduction to the industry was actually through my mother, who worked for the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association in Portland. After my college graduation, her boss suggested I place an ad in the Daily Shipping News, which resulted in an offer to join the Overseas Shipping Co. in Portland as a vessel agent. It was a great introduction to the industry, as we represented a variety of vessels but primarily two general cargo liner services calling Portland’s Terminal 2. What do you find most interesting about it? The shipping and maritime industry has such tremendous value to our national economy. I always had an interest in international affairs, so being at the nexus of international trade is fascinating to me. That, and the number of players who all need to come together to make it happen - ports, stevedores, longshoremen, pilots, vessel agents, tugboat operators, etc. What are some of the biggest changes you’ve seen in the industry since you started? Technology in the maritime industry has been transforming everything from how we communicate with vessels at sea to the rapid rise in containerization. This last development has been very significant to general cargo terminals in the Northwest, who have seen cargoes shift from breakbulk to container vessels. This has been particularly true in the forest products industry as lumber, pulp and paper once filled transit sheds from Bellingham to Coos Bay, but no longer. 6
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There have been many of course, but one in particular stands out involving an Argentine vessel at Longview. We needed the ship to sail upon completion of loading to allow another operation to commence at the berth. The captain refused to sail until the next morning, which would have precluded the other ship from starting. As I happen to speak Spanish, I went down to the vessel late that night to try to persuade the captain to change his mind. After a lengthy chat, he relented and the ship sailed at 5 a.m. The Port of Portland often uses the tagline, “We’re not what you’d expect.” What is something people might find unexpected to know about you? During a college summer, I sailed as a U.S. merchant seaman aboard a container vessel on the Pacific Northwest-Japan route. I actually boarded the vessel at Terminal 6 in Portland, obviously never dreaming I’d be involved in marketing that facility some 40 years later.
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Tugs and Barges Columbia River Bekah Canfield of the Merchants Exchange spoke to several tug companies on the Columbia River. Tell me a little bit about the history of Olympic Tug & Barge and your operation on the Columbia River! Is there a particular element of the Tug and Barge industry that Olympic Tug & Barge primarily focuses on? Olympic Tug & Barge Company started operations in Seattle 30yrs ago this year.
Fish deflection wall in the restricted rocky and uncharted spillway at The Dalles Dam for two years, 9 months each year, with as many as four boats on the project and without incident. We are currently towing Juvenile fish from Lower Granite Dam for release below Bonneville Dam, Towing Seaspan International Lime Rock barges for the last 8 years, and miscellaneous construction moves on the lower river.
Like any unique location, we have our challenges too. What are some of the challenges you see in the tug/barge business on the Columbia River? How many Tugs are in your fleet operating here on the Columbia River? How many Olympic Tug & Barge Portland is moored and barges? holds office at a fuel Terminal facility on the In 1994 Olympic Tug & Barge ventured into the Willamette River next to the USACE. The Terminal Portland Market with one Boat and one Barge. is operated by Pacific Terminal Services, another This was a very slow start and gained momentum Harley Marine Company. The terminal is currently in 1995. Since then Olympic Tug & Barge has seen in their tank cleaning, inspection, and repair as tremendous growth across the Pacific Northwest, needed cycle. We are confident that Olympic Tug including Alaska with 23 tugs and 17 Barges with & Barge and PTSI Oil Services will be moving oil to vessels calling on the Columbia and Willamette more new builds coming. River soon. Harley Marine holds multiple company operations The Columbia River Region is a one-of-ain southern California, East Coast and Gulf States. kind place, what are some of the benefits of operating here? What would you tell someone who is The primary work at Olympic Tug & Barge looking at a potential career in the Portland is the delivery of oil products to the Tug and Barge business? merchant vessels calling on the Columbia River What should they train for or expect? Ports and Anchorages. In addition Olympic Seattle Boats & Barges bring in oil supply to various Visit Olympic Tug & Barge as well as all of the terminals. Mixed in-between oil services, Portland Harley Marine Companies at harleymarine.com. OTB provides a variety of harbor services like the June/July 2017
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Tugs and Barges Columbia River Tell me a little bit about the history of Foss and your operation on the Columbia River! Is there a particular element of the Tug and Barge industry that Foss primarily focuses on? Founded in 1889, the Foss story is a quintessential example of the American Dream: Thea Foss, a young Norwegian immigrant and her husband, Andrew, turned one rowboat into what eventually became a world class fleet. It started in Tacoma, Washington when Thea Foss bought a used rowboat, hoping to rent it out to help with the family’s finances. After painting it pristine white with green trim, she sold the rowboat at a profit and used the money to buy several more boats. She was in business – renting the small boats to fishermen and duck hunters, ferrying customers, and delivering supplies in the Tacoma waterways. Soon, the fleets were up to 200 boats. Thea then expanded the business by transporting logs with towboats, under the name Foss Launch and Tug Company. By 1904, the company boasted 10 launches, a shipyard, a 60-passenger oil powered boat, and a small rescue craft to help disabled vessels. World War I propelled the small towing business to a new level, allowing Foss to purchase interests in a Seattle-based towboat company. Today, Foss is a legacy to Thea and Andrew’s hard work, determination and vision. The green and white colors she painted the first rowboat are still used on the company’s powerful state-of the art tugs, which can now be seen in waters throughout the world. Here on the Columbia River, Foss offers ship assist services to a wide variety of customers and vessels, carrying numerous cargoes. Also, The Foss Rainier Shipyard, located on the Columbia River across from Longview, WA, has undergone extensive infrastructure, equipment and technology upgrades in recent years to support the most up-to-date boat building and maintenance techniques. The shipyard features two marine railways rated at 640 ST and 120 ST, with a 90-ton crane and a 40-ton crane on-site. Our accomplished teams of skilled craftsmen have years of experience working together on a variety of conversions, modifications, maintenance and repairs for a variety of workboats. In addition, Foss has provided safe and reliable pilot launch services to the Columbia River Bar Pilots and River Pilots for over 60 years.
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How many Tugs are in your fleet operating here on the Columbia River? How many barges? Foss Maritime operates a large fleet of modern ship assist vessels on the West Coast, not only in the Columbia River. This gives Foss Maritime the unique ability to meet increasing tug demands in all of our regions, due to seasonal changes in the local markets. With 40+ assets on the West Coast, Foss Maritime can strategically deploy assets to the region(s) to meet market demands. In addition to these ship assist vessels, Foss Maritime also operates a fleet of deck barges, through its offshore maritime transportation division. These barges are deployed to the Columbia River as needed, to support local fabrication companies in the import and export of their products and materials. The Columbia River Region is a one-of-akind place, what are some of the benefits of operating here? Foss Maritime is the only tug company to provide Ship Assist Services in every major port on the U.S. West Coast, Alaska and Hawaii. Therefore, our responsibilities are focused on Harbor Services and the safe transit of vessels calling the many ports we provide Ship Assist Services. This includes the Columbia River region, where many of our customers have been doing business for decades. Like any unique location, we have our challenges too. What are some of the challenges you see in the tug/barge business on the Columbia River? While we have made great strides in increasing our maximum draft to 43 feet on the Columbia River, vessel operators are building larger ships in order to gain efficiencies. The physical characteristics of the Columbia River region continue to limit the load capacity of ships to the extent that it is often times more efficient to conduct business in other ports, where there are not as many limiting factors. What would you tell someone who is looking at a potential career in the Tug/Barge business? What should they train for or expect? As with many trades, continuing improvement in technology challenges candidates for employment in the maritime industry to have a strong grasp of mathematics, language, science and technology. As a career, today’s mariner can expect the same as yesterday’s mariner - life at sea, decent pay and rewarding opportunities.
Tugs and Barges Columbia River Tell me a little bit about the history of Shaver Transportation and your operation on the Columbia River! Is there a particular element of the Tug and Barge industry that Shaver Transportation primarily focuses on? Shaver is a fifth generation, 137 year old, family owned tug and barge line based in Portland with facilities at Port of Portland T-6, Rainier OR, and Astoria OR. We started out in 1880 supplying cordwood for other steam powered tugs, acquiring tugs along the way, while branching out into log raft towing, towage of sailing vessels from Astoria to Portland, handling ships built at Vancouver during WW1 and both Portland and Vancouver during WW2. We expanded operations into the upper Columbia and Lower Snake River’s throughout the 60’s and 70’s, culminating with the completion of the Federal Navigation channel to Lewiston, Idaho in 1975. We operated several vessels in coastwise ocean towing operations in the 80’s and 90’s. Since the 1990’s we have focused on our core businesses of deep draft ship assistance and upriver grain barging. We also provide General Marine services throughout the Columbia Snake River System.
The Columbia River Region is a one-of-akind place, what are some of the benefits of operating here? As the biggest gateway in our country for wheat and soybean exports, we don’t have West Coast peers competing for our business in that area. The two elevators operated in the Puget Sound are part of our river elevator operators. The upriver barging system operates and utilizes equipment like no other inland waterway in our country, making it not only unique, but somewhat insulated from other industry pressures like those in other locales.
How many Tugs are in your fleet operating here on the Columbia River? How many barges? We operate a fleet of 13 tugs, ranging from 450 to 53360 horsepower, 6 of which are Z-Drive Tractor Tugs. We are starting construction of our 14th tug, an 8500 horsepower Tractor Tug, during the summer 2017 for completion in 2018. We have a fleet of 18 self unloading grain barges, ranging from 2500 tons to 4000 tons of capacity. That serve the 28 upriver barge loading elevators. We also have 2 flat deck barges for lease rental service.
What would you tell someone who is looking at a potential career in the Tug and Barge business? What should they train for or expect? This industry has generally been a very stable one for employment, either ashore or aboard the tugs. If you are truly willing to commit to an industry that is “blind to the clock and calendar” and be ready to provide service when asked, you can go far!
Like any unique location, we have our challenges too. What are some of the challenges you see in the tug/barge business on the Columbia River? The upriver operation is fairly mature as far at tonnage transported and buildout, though there is still much capacity available. Introducing more rail to barge interface to relieve the sensitive Columbia River Gorge rail and highway system could be an opportunity. Staying ahead of regulatory requirements both in tug operation as well as deep draft vessels will always be a challenge for our local industry.
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Tell me a little bit about the history of Sause Bros. and your operation on the Columbia River! Is there a particular element of the Tug and Barge industry that Sause primarily focuses on? The Sause family has been in the tug and barge business on the Washington and Oregon coast since the mid 1930’s. Starting with one small 26 foot tug they began towing log rafts up the coast to the Columbia River and Grays Harbor. An improved economy due in part to WWII supported the addition of new tugs as well as barges for hauling logs and finished lumber. From there it was a natural expansion to begin barging finished lumber down to Southern California as well as eventually creating a common carrier service for goods bound for Hawaii. In addition Sause Bros has expanded into the tank barge market with 7 double hull tank barges serving the West Coast and Hawaii.
What do you primarily transport? Forest products continue to be one of the primary commodities that we transport. The location of the Columbia River to the lumber resources available out of the PNW make this a natural fit and has been a large part of our continued success of hauling lumber to California and Hawaii. That said, with our modern barges servicing Hawaii we also now carry any variety of building material, consumer goods and heavy equipment. In a nut shell, we can essentially transport any commodity except for refrigerated goods. Our double hull tank barges transport a range of petroleum products.
How many Tugs are in your fleet operating here on the Columbia River? How many barges? Sause currently has a fleet of over 60 modern tugs and barges in operations. Of those, 7 barges and 4 boats are working primarily out of the Columbia river serving our finished lumber and Hawaii common carrier services.
Like any unique location, we have our challenges too. What are some of the challenges you see in the tug/barge business on the Columbia River? Probably one of the biggest challenges is the weather and the effects storms have on crossing the bar.
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The Columbia River Region is a one-of-akind place, what are some of the benefits of operating here? As previously mentioned, the Columbia River is strategically located to many manufacturing facilities and distribution centers.
Safety and Efficiency According to a 2009 study by the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD), barging is the safest and most fuel efficient method of moving cargo. Barging also has the lowest emissions per ton-miles/gallon and remains the most environmentally sustainable mode of transportation. In addition, barging is the safest mode, with a lower number of injuries, fatalities and spill rates than both rail and trucks.
The Importance of the Columbia Snake River System The Columbia Snake River system is a vital transportation link for the states of Idaho, Oregon and Washington. The economies of these three states rely heavily on the trade and commerce that flows up and down one of the most important commercial waterways in the Northwest.
Idaho
The Idaho Department of Agriculture states that in 2015, the value of Idaho’s exported agricultural products was over $2 billion. Wheat makes up a significant portion, with over $500 million in wheat exported out of the state, mostly through the Columbia Snake River System. In addition, 30-40% of the barley and 25-35% of the peas and lentils grown in Idaho are exported via the Columbia River. In 2014, the Port of Lewiston exported 22 million bushels of wheat and barley. The Port oversees properties that employ 1800 people and provide $390M in direct regional spending. Over 100,000 tons of sawdust is also shipped on the river to Idaho for use in paper production.
Oregon
The Oregon wheat industry depends largely on the Columbia Snake River System to carry its product to market. Approximately 85% of Oregon wheat is exported, largely to Pacific Rim countries. River transport of bulk commodities, like wheat, is the most efficient way to move product to and from the ports. In 2014, Oregon exported $209 million worth of wheat, making it the second most valuable commodity export in the state.
In addition to wheat, petroleum products, mineral bulks and many more commodities are exported through this trade gateway. More than 4 million tons of petroleum products are received at terminals in Portland each year and approximately half of that volume is barged upriver to inland ports. Oregon is also the top mineral bulk exporter on the west coast and shipped over 5.7 million tons of mineral bulks out of the Port of Portland in 2014.
Washington
According to the 2009 State of Washington Marine Cargo Forecast, the state’s total volume of waterborne trade is expected to expand at an average annual rate of 1.7% through 2030. Grain exports alone are expected to double to 15.1 million tons. This increase is due in large part to the many facility upgrades and improvements made on the Lower Columbia River following completion of Columbia River channel improvement project in November 2010. Log exports from Washington’s lower river ports have increased as well, from over 2.7 million tons in 2010 to over 3.6 million is 2014.
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Grant Management & Administration Grant Management & Administrative Services The Merchants Exchange is offering our experience in grant management and administration as a service to all grant funding applicants. 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-WillametteSnake River Port Area.
Our practices have been proven through the successful application and award to FY-2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 PSGP applicants. 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. The Merchants Exchange stays current on changing regulations, providing programmatic and financial compliance for grant recipients. Visit pdxmex.com/grantadmin or contact Katrina Dahlke at dahlke@pdxmex.com or (503) 2202095 for more information.
FY-2017 Port Security Grant Timeline The FEMA Port Security Grant Program is scheduled to issue its Notice of Funding Opportunity for the FY-2017 PSGP grants no later than the first week of June. The application deadline will be announced at that time. Award announcements will be issued by Sept. 30, 2017. All entities, both public and private, in the ColumbiaWillamette-Snake River Port Area are encouraged to begin preparing for the application process prior to the announcement due to the truncated timeline. FEMA expects the total amount of funds under this grant program will likely be as last year -$100,000,000. The period of performance for the PSGP is thirty-six (36) months. Expectation is that a flat cost share rate of 25% for public and private entities will be required. PSGP investments must address USCG and Area Maritime Security Committee (AMSC) identified vulnerabilities in port security.
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Anticipated areas of focus are: • Enhancing Maritime Domain Awareness • Enhancing Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosive (CBRNE) prevention, protection, response, and supporting recovery capabilities • Port Resilience and Recovery Capabilities • Enhancing Cybersecurity Capabilities • Training and Exercises • Equipment associated with Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Implementation Visit pdxmex.com/grant-opportunities and fema. gov/preparedness-non-disaster-grants for more recent information as the application date approaches.
2017 PNWA SUMMER CONFERENCE June 19 - 21, 2017 Seattle Marriott Waterfront 2100 Alaskan Way Seattle, WA 98121
We hope you will make plans to join PNWA June 19th – 21st at the Seattle Marriott Waterfront for our 2017 PNWA Summer Conference! PNWA will feature speakers who will present a variety of relevant and interesting topics with something on the agenda to appeal to each one of our members. Attendees will hear from industry experts, agency leaders, and much more! In addition to a robust program, you will have the opportunity to connect with colleagues and friends from around the Northwest. We look forward to seeing you soon in Seattle! A detailed agenda will be announced in the coming weeks – please check the PNWA website at www.pnwa.net for additional information and a complete list of our confirmed speakers! Registration: The 2017 PNWA Summer Conference registration rate is $395.00, if you register before May 29th. After May 29th, the registration rate will be $420.00. Please visit www.pnwa.net to register! Schedule of Events: Monday, June 19th 1:00 – 3:45 pm General Session with featured speakers 4:15 – 5:15 pm IPNG Meeting (all PNWA members welcome) 5:30 – 7:30 pm Summer Conference Reception at the Marriott Hotel
Tuesday, June 20th 8:00 am – 4:00 pm General Session with featured speakers (Breakfast and Lunch will be provided) Wednesday, June 21st 8:00 – 11:00 am Breakfast and PNWA Board Meeting (all PNWA members welcome) Hotel Accommodations: To receive the discounted room rate of $269.00/night at the Seattle Marriott, please visit www.pnwa.net to reserve your hotel room. If you prefer to make your reservation by telephone, please call 1-800-228-9290 and reference the “PNWA Summer Conference room block.” The PNWA negotiated room rate is available until Monday, May 29th. Sponsorship: If you are interested in signing up as a sponsor, we have 3 different levels of sponsorship available: Gold ($800), Silver ($500), Bronze ($300). If you would like to sign up, please contact Tereza Edwards by email at tereza.edwards@pnwa.net or by telephone at (503) 234-8551.
For additional information and sponsorship opportunities, please visit www.pnwa.net or call (503) 234-8551.
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Association Updates 14 Clean Rivers Cooperative 14 Lower Columbia Region Harbor Safety Committee 15 Maritime Commerce Club 16 Maritime Fire and Safety Association 17 Pacific Northwest Grain & Feed Association
Lower Columbia Region Harbor Safety Committee Clean Rivers Cooperative conducts monthly contractor trainings to ensure that all response efforts can be conducted in a safe and effective manner. On March 24, 2017 Clean Rivers Cooperative conducted a joint equipment deployment exercise with the USCG Buoy Tender Bluebell and NRCES. Deployment activities included set-up and operation of enhanced skimming with the Bluebell skimmer, portable storage barges that were towed by the Bluebell, and a simulated transfer of product from the skimmer to portable storage barges. The crew on the Bluebell and workboat team collaborated to maneuver the enhanced skimming system to recover simulated product coming down the Willamette River.
The Lower Columbia Region Harbor Safety Committee is an open forum comprised of public and private stakeholders in Oregon and SW Washington with vital interests in assuring safe navigation to protect the environment, property and personnel on the waterways within the Lower Columbia Region. The LCRHSC provides an inclusive, cooperative and equitable venue for addressing waterways issues to ensure the continuation and improvement of prudent management practices for our local waterways. Throughout the process, the LCRHSC strives to ensure reliable and efficient marine transportation. The next meeting will be held July 12th,in Astoria, OR at the Barbey Train Depot, Columbia River Maritime Museum. Please note that the meeting will start at 1000hrs and there will be no Managing Board meeting. A networking lunch for general membership members will be provided following the meeting. RSVP here. The National Charting Plan has been drafted by NOAA and public comment is highly encouraged. You can comment on the draft of the National Charting Plan here. Comments are being accepted through midnight, June 1st.
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MCC Golf Tournament & Member Meeting Thursday, June 22, 2017 Stone Creek Golf Club Start Times
14603 South Stoneridge Drive Oregon City, OR 97405 503-518-4653 www.stonecreekgolfclub.net
11:30 a.m. Early Check-In All Players Must be Checked In By 1:00 p.m.
12:30 p.m. Putt for Dough 1:30 p.m. Shot-Gun Start 6:00 p.m. MCC Annual Meeting 6:00 p.m. Dinner & Raffle
REGISTER ONLINE HOST: Maritime Commerce Club 200 SW Market Street, Suite 190 Portland, OR 97201
Registration Fees MCC Members: $125 Non-Members: $135
All-In-One Package Includes... • • • • • • •
Golf Fees Cart Rental Range Balls Hole-In-One Contest 2 Raffle Tickets 2 Drink Tickets Dinner
Other Contests! Putt for Dough, Shoot for Dough and Long Drive
Registration cut-off is Monday, June 19, 2017 Reserve your foursome today! Cancellations must be received no later than Wednesday, June 7, 2017. No-shows will be billed. Questions? For more information about MCC events, please contact Rachel Perry, Association Administrator at (503) 220-2092 or perry@pdxmex.com.
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Worst Case Discharge Tabletop Exercise April 19th & 20th On April 19th and 20th in Astoria, Oregon the Exercise Participants: MFSA held their Worst Case Discharge Tabletop • Maritime Fire & Safety Association Exercise in partnership with Sause Bros. Sause Bros. operates a fleet of oil barges and regularly • Sause Bros. calls on the Columbia-Willamette River system. • Merchants Exchange of Portland With nearly 75 people participating in the exercise • Clean Rivers Cooperative that was held at the Hampton Inn and Suites, the • NRC Environmental Services MFSA tested their ability to work with contractors, agencies and the responsible party to respond to • Marine Spill Response Corporation a major event. This large scale tabletop exercise is • Gallagher Marine Services required every three years and is evaluated by the • Witt O’Brien’s USCG, Washington Department of Ecology and • Global Diving and Salvage Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. • USCG Sector Columbia River In addition to federal and state agencies and response contractors, the exercise benefited • Washington Department of Ecology from the participation of tribal representation. • Oregon Department of Environmental Quality Members of the Quinault Indian Nation and Warm • Washington State Parks Springs Tribe worked within Unified Command and the Environmental Unit to support the • Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife simulated response. We greatly appreciate their • Pacific County Emergency Management Division involvement. • Quinault Indiant Nation
• Warm Springs Tribe
2017 FPAAC Annual Summit
The 2017 FPAAC Annual Summit was held on April 13, 2017. The event provided a wide range of topics and speakers. Presentations were given by a mix of local and regional agencies. Topics included an overview of Ship Agents and their roles by Cale Karrick of Transmarine Navigation, Tug boat interaction and a new asset coming to the river by Fred Harding of Shaver Transportation, Oil spill response during a fire incident by Holly Robinson of MFSA, the Lower Columbia Region Harbor Safety Committee Harbor Safety Plan given by Ashley Helenberg of the Port of Longview, Regional Communications System Capabilities and Weaknesses by Fire Chief Vic Leatzow of Cowlitz County Fire District 5, an overview of the Maritime Fire Plan Update for FPAAC by Spence Byrum CEO of HRS Consulting. 16
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Special thanks is extended to all the presenters who took time to share with the group! It was also an opportunity for Fire Departments who are part of FPAAC to discuss the current state of the council as well as set goals for the upcoming year. This goal planning session was led by Longview Fire Chief Phil Jurmu.
Pacific Northwest Grain & Feed Association
Centennial 1917 - 2017 the pnwgfa board of directors cordially invite you to attend the
1ooth Annual Convention & Golf Tournaments June 14-16, 2017 The Davenport Grand Hotel - spokane, WA
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Accommodations
Davenport Grand Hotel
333 W. Spokane Falls Blvd., Spokane WA 99201 Online Reservations or call (509) 918-9344
PNWGFA Special Room Rate $139/night + tax (single & double) $154/night + tax (triple) Room Rate Guarantee ends May 22
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Speaker/Emcee: Damian Mason
Agriculture Damian Mason is a professional speaker with a positive and informative message for the people of Agriculture. Damian understands the business of food, fuel, and fiber production. He was raised on an Indiana dairy farm, has a degree from Purdue University in Agricultural Economics, and owns and manages a farm in Indiana. Damian delivers crisp Ag commentary and comedy that resonates with the people who produce, process, package, sell, and transport the bounty of North American Agriculture.
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Damian’s presentations have been a hit with over 1,600 audiences in all 50 states and 8 foreign countries.
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Wednesday June 14 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Thursday June 15 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Board of Directors Meeting
3:00 pm - 5:30 pm HighLine Grain, LLC Tour
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Friday June 16 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Golf Tournament Indian Canyon Golf Course
Breakfast & Annual Membership Meeting
(Transportation provided)
Damian Mason: Ag Trends, Topics & Tomorrow
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
(“F Words for Agriculture”)
Alternate Event - TBD
Welcome Reception
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm (tentative) Alternate Event - TBD
1:00 pm - 5:30 pm Honorary Member Golf Tournament Liberty Lake Golf Course
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Reception & Dinner Damian Mason: Humor for the Heart of Agriculture Auction: Directory Back Cover
8:00 pm - 11:30 pm
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Golf Awards Honorary Member Presentation & President’s Farewell Reception & Dinner
President’s Hospitality Suite EGT, LLC
Annual Convention Centennial Raffle (pre-sale on registration form or purchase at event) 1-week Hawaii vacation & RT airfare for 2! (Condo graciously donated by Tom & Julie Keigley)
Trip to Las Vegas - Accommodations & airfare (Up to $1200 in travel costs)
-- Special Vacation Raffle tickets are $25/ea or 5 for $100 --- Regular Raffle tickets are $5/ea or 5 for $20 --
Annual Convention Sponsorship Opportunities Sponsor part or all of a vacation prize! Sponsor a Dinner or Reception (2 ea) HighLine Grain Tour Wine tasting event
Nominate & sponsor an Honored Member! Golf Transportation (2) Golf Tournament beverage carts (2) Whiskey tasting event
Contact Margerie Sedam for more information about sponsorship opportunities at margerie@pnwgfa.org
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Help us celebrate our members who Joingiven us for thisso popular annual have much toevent! PNWGFA!
2017 Idaho Trout Fry & Golf Scramble Thursday, September 28, 2017 Clear Lake Country Club - Buhl, Idaho
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12:00 pm Check-in (lunch not provided) 1:00 pm Shotgun Start 5:30 pm Trout Fry Dinner & Prizes
PNWGFA SERVICE
Contact Margerie at 503.227.0234 with questions or visit http://www.pnwgfa.org for details closer to the event! Management Hole-in-One and other great prizes!
Grows in size every year!
Please help sponsor this event and support PACIFIC NORTHWEST the PNWGFA Scholarship Fund! CALL FOR NOMINATIONS GRAIN & FEED ASSOCIATION
PNWGFA HONORARY MEMBERS www.pnwgfa.org
Join us for this popular annual event!
2017 Idaho Trout Fry & Golf Scramble Thursday, September 28, 2017 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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Grows in size every year! Please help sponsor this event and support the PNWGFA Scholarship Fund!
Win free drinks for a year!* Are you a member of the Merchants Exchange? We want to hear from you! We are conducting a Member Needs Survey as part of our Strategic Planning Process.
Click HERE to be taken to the survey. *Surveys completed by May 31 will be entered to win the following prizes: * Pacific NW Wine of the Month Club OR * Craft Microbrew Beer of the Month Club & *$150 Gift Certificate to Portland City Grill
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Upcoming Events June 9th
Merchants Exchange Grain Committee Golf Tournament
Annual 14th PNWGFA Convention Golf 22nd MCC Tournament
July Exchange 20th Merchants Open House and Bocce Tournament
August Industry 10th CRSOA Luncheon