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LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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We are very thankful for our members. We have enjoyed celebrating 140 years of service to the Columbia River maritime community on several occasions throughout 2019. Thank you for celebrating with us.

Membership

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COVID-19: A letter From The Exchange

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Merchants Exchange Scholarship Fund

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Statistics

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The Port Report

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Port of Kalama

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Port of Pasco

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Port of Portland

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Port of Coos Bay

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Port of Longview

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Association Updates

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Clean Rivers Cooperative

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Maritime Fire and Safety Association

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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 highlight the work of several regional ports and their role in our intermodal transportation system.

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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Friends of the Exchange

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Lower Columbia Region Harbor Safety Committee

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Thank You To Our Sponsors

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Carl Bertapelle (2023) President Talon Marine Services

Roger Hsieh (2021) Treasurer BNSF Railway Company

Todd Krout (2020) Vice President Port of Vancouver USA

Chris Cummins (2021) Secretary General Steamship Corp

Eric Kastner (2022) Cascade Marine Agencies LTD

Geoff Doerfler (2021) Tidewater Barge Lines

Matt Huffman (2021) TEMCO

Ryan Statz (2022) Columbia Grain, Inc.

Alex Scott (2023) Anchorage Launch Co.

William Monroe (2021) Ports America

Jerry Henderson (Ex Officio) Board President, Clean Rivers Cooperative Chevron Marketing Terminal Mat Cusma (Ex Officio) Board President, Maritime Fire & Safety Association Schnitzer Steel Capt. Jeremy Nielsen (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 nominees and is eligible for board membership. All of our services and activities are member focused.

Vessel and cargo information services that are currently offered include: • Vessel Reporting • Communication Support Service • Vessel and Cargo Statistics • Daily Grain Bulletin • Grain Committee Membership • Answering Service • Special Reports and Services

The Merchants Exchange caters its services to the ever-changing needs of local industry. We are constantly working to develop new ways to help our members do business. If the service you need is not listed, ask us and we can work to develop it for you.

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COVID-19: A LETTER FROM THE EXCHANGE

Merchants Exchange COVID-19 Business Continuity Plan for Our Members & Stakeholders March 27, 2020 We recognize the role the Exchange plays in our maritime community and take seriously the need to provide continuity of operations for essential services during these challenging times. We want to take a moment to reassure you that we have a thorough and comprehensive Business Continuity Plan in place to meet our objective to protect our employees while continuing to serve our members and our stakeholders as essential critical workforce.

Our ‘Business Continuity Disaster Recovery Plan’ (BCDRP) was developed in 2014 through funding from a Port Security Grant Program opportunity. We regularly update it and exercise our Plan to familiarize our staff—this is an opportunity for us to exercise it in a real-life scenario! We have activated our Incident Management Team and are using the guidance for a public health event in our Plan to monitor and inform our management and expedite decision-making. We remain committed to serving the maritime community of the Lower Columbia River, just like we have for the last 140 years.

The health and safety of our employees and continuity of service to our members, partners, and industry stakeholders are our top priorities. Please note the following: • • • • • •

Our Marine Operations Services Department is fully staffed and continues to work normal hours.

We remain available to assist you 24/7/365. We are experiencing higher than normal call volume so appreciate your patience as we respond to calls.

The Exchange has established flexible worksite and flexible work hours for our staff who are able to work remote to reduce the number of people in the office at any one time, and is following CDC and OHA recommendations for social distancing, sanitizing, and hygiene.

We’re monitoring upcoming meetings and events and will postpone and reschedule or cancel as appropriate, always keeping you advised. Currently we have postponed Shipping Education 202 and look forward to rescheduling later this year.

We are working with our association boards to evaluate their events including board and committee meetings, luncheons, and trainings, and to ensure that regulatory commitments for spill response are maintained. Please check individual websites for details.

Our landlord has established twice-daily janitorial services which includes an anti-virus sanitizer to all work surfaces and our staff is diligent in maintaining social distancing and sanitizing common touch points.

We’re adding a COVID-19 section to our website so our members can access the most current information as we receive information

Our Incident Management Team will continue to monitor the progression of COVID-19 and will make adjust to our Plan based on new information, as necessary.

It is an honor to serve our marine transportation community – thank you for your on-going support!

Sincerely, Liz Wainwright Executive Director

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What you need to know about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) What is coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?

What are severe complications from this virus?

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. The virus that causes COVID-19 is a novel coronavirus that was first identified during an investigation into an outbreak in Wuhan, China.

Some patients have pneumonia in both lungs, multi-organ failure and in some cases death.

Can people in the U.S. get COVID-19?

People can help protect themselves from respiratory illness with everyday preventive actions.

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available.

Yes. COVID-19 is spreading from person to person in parts of the United States. Risk of infection with COVID-19 is higher for people who are close contacts of someone known to have COVID-19, for example healthcare workers, or household members. Other people at higher risk for infection are those who live in or have recently been in an area with ongoing spread of COVID-19. Learn more about places with ongoing spread at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/ transmission.html#geographic.

Have there been cases of COVID-19 in the U.S.?

Yes. The first case of COVID-19 in the United States was reported on January 21, 2020. The current count of cases of COVID-19 in the United States is available on CDC’s webpage at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/cases-in-us.html.

How does COVID-19 spread?

The virus that causes COVID-19 probably emerged from an animal source, but is now spreading from person to person.

The virus is thought to spread mainly between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet) through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. It also may be possible that a person can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, or possibly their eyes, but this is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads. Learn what is known about the spread of newly emerged coronaviruses at https://www.cdc.gov/ coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/transmission.html.

What are the symptoms of COVID-19?

Patients with COVID-19 have had mild to severe respiratory illness with symptoms of • fever • cough • shortness of breath

How can I help protect myself?

If you are sick, to keep from spreading respiratory illness to others, you should • Stay home when you are sick.

• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.

• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

What should I do if I recently traveled from an area with ongoing spread of COVID-19?

If you have traveled from an affected area, there may be restrictions on your movements for up to 2 weeks. If you develop symptoms during that period (fever, cough, trouble breathing), seek medical advice. Call the office of your health care provider before you go, and tell them about your travel and your symptoms. They will give you instructions on how to get care without exposing other people to your illness. While sick, avoid contact with people, don’t go out and delay any travel to reduce the possibility of spreading illness to others.

Is there a vaccine?

There is currently no vaccine to protect against COVID-19. The best way to prevent infection is to take everyday preventive actions, like avoiding close contact with people who are sick and washing your hands often.

Is there a treatment?

There is no specific antiviral treatment for COVID-19.

People with COVID-19 can seek medical care to help relieve symptoms.

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Our scholarship program is dedicated to helping students reach their Maritime industry career goals.

To qualify for this award, applicants must: • Be seeking or advancing a career in the Maritime Industry, International Trade, or related field.

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STATISTICS With many companies implementing social distancing and working remotely, you may think cargo would be effected. Commodities have seen a reduction from 2019 to 2020, but operations are continuing at the Ports.

Over the last 12 weeks, we have seen a steady increase in traffic on the Columbia River. The decline in late January was due to rough seas and bar delays.

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Portland, OR

2/10 – 2/16 Vancouver, WA

2/17 – 2/23 Rainier, OR

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2/10 – 2/16/19 Vancouver, WA

2/17 – 2/23/19 Rainer, OR

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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.

Will Isom Executive Director Port of Astoria

Juliana Marler Chief Executive Officer Port of Vancouver USA

Curtis Robinhold Executive Director Port of Portland

Dan Stahl Interim 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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PORT OF KALAMA

PORT OF KALAMA CELEBRATES ITS CENTENNIAL BIRTHDAY IN 2020 A RICH HISTORY, A UNIQUE LOCATION

Port of Kalama enjoys a rich history that weaves through time along waterways, railways and roadways to drive home why transportation continues to be the community’s mainstay today.

The Columbia River attracted a steady stream of settlers like namesake Hawaiian John Kalama who arrived in Kalama in 1837 to act as a middleman between local Cowlitz Tribe and the Hudson Bay Company.

When Kalama first wandered into the locale that now bears his name, he was struck by its beauty.

Gentle green slopes ran down to the deep, massive Columbia River slicing its way through the valley.

In 1870, the Irish and Chinese arrived to work on the railroad. The Scandinavians with interests in fishing and logging settled in Kalama as well.

But really it was national railroad construction that put Kalama on the map oh so many years ago.

The Northern Pacific Railway first broke ground for the new terminus and headquarters along the Columbia River in May 1870. One auspicious visitor to arrive in Kalama by train a few decades later immediately saw the potential of the region.

Teddy Roosevelt foretold the success of the yet-tobe established Port of Kalama in a 1903 speech:

show as great and varied industrial growth as New York or Pennsylvania.” And just look at you now, Port of Kalama!

“I realize as every thinking man must the wonderful future that lies before this state, for it is one in which in its future development is going to

On March 17, 1920, the people of Kalama voted to establish the Kalama Port District with Hite Imus, J. G. Gruver, and F. L. Jenkins as the

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Port’s first commissioners. In order to secure the funding they needed for port improvements, the commissioners proposed that the Port sell bonds.

In a special election on December 14, 1920, Kalama overwhelmingly approved the sale of those bonds and used the funds to purchase six city blocks on the waterfront on the northern edge of town for $27,000. They then used an additional $55,000, to construct a dock and like that the Port of Kalama is born!

Progress continued; and today highway, rail and water meet in Kalama at some of the most efficient transportation networks in the country.

Kalama’s particular landscape gave birth to a booming transportation system impacting the area both culturally and economically—ultimately transforming the area into its position today as an internationally-connected community. Much of what made Kalama replete and thriving in the past, still holds true today. Kalama remains an ideal place to do business and an enviable quality of life.

For a more on the history of the Port of Kalama, visit History of the Port of Kalama.

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PORT OF PASCO

CREATING FOR THE FUTURE: LET’S DO IT AGAIN

By Randy Hayden Executive Director

Commissioner Ron Reimann was a pioneer and leader in irrigated agriculture in Washington State. Prior to his passing in 2017, Ron was serving as President of the Port of Pasco and urging continued investment in Franklin County to spur economic development.

It is fitting then that the Port’s newly acquired industrial property has been named the Reimann Industrial Center in his honor.

The Port began looking for property for future industrial development several years ago. The new site had to be large enough to handle development well into the future, have access to Highway 395 and rail, proximity to utilities, and avoid residential areas.

After several years of searching, the Port identified 300 acres just north of the Pasco Processing Center.

In late October of 2019, the Port finalized the purchase from Balcom and Moe, Inc. Jared Balcom understood the future impact for the community and his civic-minded approach helped us put land purchase together.

The property was purchased for $6.5 million. Funding came from the Port’s Economic Development Opportunity Fund and a $2.25 million loan from the Hanford Area Economic Investment Fund Board. The purchase price includes water rights which can be used for agricultural and industrial purposes.

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“We have been searching for the right land for quite some time. The new property checks all the boxes with excellent road access to Highway 395 and the BNSF rail network, natural gas on-site, and electrical transmission already in place. It’s just a perfect fit for heavy industrial development and we are grateful to Balcom and Moe for working with the Port to complete the sale,” stated Randy Hayden, the Port’s Executive Director FOOD PROCESSING AND MORE

With the Reimann Industrial Center (RIC) property now in the Port’s portfolio, work has begun toward its development. Steps include creating a master plan, permitting, collaborating with utility providers, meeting with other stakeholders including TRIDEC, neighboring landowners and existing businesses, and identifying potential businesses to recruit to the RIC. What kind of industry could be attracted to the site?

We believe it has great potential and with its size, access to utilities and transportation it can be the home to a diverse consortium of businesses.

The possibilities are numerous, and we are creating a plan with built-in flexibility. We want to be ready to meet the needs of businesses and industries looking for opportunities for development and growth.

Our goals for the site are our goals for the Port: create access to opportunities and foster private sector investment. These goals create a vibrant community to attract and retain talented individuals and their families.

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BUILDING ON PAST SUCCESS

These are lofty goals, but we know from experience what we can achieve when we work together. In the late 1980s, the economy of this region was reeling from the shutdown of the nuclear plant construction and a slowdown in the agricultural industry. The looming question for community leaders was how to turn it all around. It took a big idea: leverage and support that agricultural base with the creation of a food processing center. And it took some courage because the investment would need to be made with no guarantees.

It took a “build it and they will come” mentality.

Through important partnerships between the Port, the City of Pasco, Franklin PUD, Tridec and others, the 250-acre Pasco Processing Center was born and opened in 1995.

Fast forward 20-plus years, and the Port sold the final piece of property at the site. The project was complete.

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Since it’s opening, the Processing Center has provided an important tax base, employment and support to the region’s economy. The site now houses a number of companies, including food processors, warehousing, logistics and service providers to the food processing and agricultural industries. The Processing Center generates $1.9 million in property tax for schools and local governments annually and provides jobs to an estimated 1,400 people.

These numbers are a salute to the collaboration and work of those visionaries.

Now, once again, we have taken first steps and look forward to seeing how the Reimann Industrial Center unfolds with our vision, persistence and collaborative efforts.

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PORT OF PORTLAND

SM LINE BEGINS WEEKLY CONTAINER SERVICE AT PORT OF PORTLAND’S TERMINAL 6

On January 14, South Korea-based container carrier SM Line made its inaugural vessel call at the Port of Portland’s Terminal 6, bringing weekly container shipping service back to Portland.

The 4,360 TEU vessel, the Qingdao, left the Port of Ningbo in China on December 22. As part of SM Line’s Pacific Northwest Service, the vessel made stops in Shanghai, Pusan, Vancouver and Seattle before calling in Portland. SM Line will complete its rotation with stops in Pusan and Kwangyang.

“We are excited to welcome SM Line’s maiden voyage to Portland. Their weekly container service provides an important option for regional shippers and will better connect Oregon businesses to global markets,” said Curtis Robinhold, the Port of Portland’s executive director. “It is such an encouraging sign to see Terminal 6 busy and productive.”

SM Line launched in 2017 and continues to expand its presence on the Asia-North America trade route to meet growing demand. Portland was added to SM Line’s existing rotation to the Pacific Northwest, which includes stops in Vancouver, British Columbia, and Seattle.

Portland was selected due to Terminal 6’s proximity to Oregon customers, lack of congestion, and access to on-site rail connections that allow products to be quickly transported beyond Portland.

“We look forward to this new service in Portland, which will expand our trans-Pacific service coverage and better connect SM Line with customers in the region,” said Kee Hoon Park, SM Line CEO.

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The first vessel call included nearly 200 containers being imported, more than 70 export containers heading to Korea, and 330 empty containers for local shippers to utilize for exports on future vessel calls.

As Oregon Governor Kate Brown shared when SM Line announced its arrival in Portland, “This is great news for Oregon, which will create more jobs for Oregonians and more opportunities for local companies to grow as they market Oregon products overseas.”

While items will vary, the most common goods to leave Oregon in containers include hay and animal feed, agricultural commodities, and wood and paper products. Auto parts, furniture, bedding and lighting, and footwear and apparel are frequent imports that arrive on containers.

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Two weeks after SM Line’s maiden voyage, they brought the largest vessel ever along the Columbia River – a ship that could hold up to 6,500 containers.

It was a fun challenge for the Port and its ILWU longshoreman partners, but they were up for it – handling containers without any issues.

In addition to weekly container service, Terminal 6 will continue to operate as a multi-use facility that can handle containers, auto imports and exports, and breakbulk cargo – large items unloaded piece by piece, rather than in bulk like grain or in containers.

Along with the new SM Line service, the Port moves autos, grain and other bulk items at its three marine facilities. The Port also continues to partner with BNSF Railway and air cargo partners like Cathay Pacific Cargo and ANA Cargo to move goods via rail and air.

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PORT OF COOS BAY

PORT PASSES ONE-YEAR MARK OF RAIL OPERATIONS UNDER COOS BAY RAIL LINE INC. This past November marked the first anniversary of Coos Bay Rail Line Inc. (CBRL Inc.), a private nonprofit corporation owned by the Oregon International Port of Coos Bay (Port) to operate and maintain the Coos Bay Rail Line (CBRL). Since its inception, CBRL Inc. has strived to provide safe and reliable customer service and improve rail infrastructure for safe and efficient operations. This objective is facilitated through consistent maintenance efforts and investment in major infrastructure projects along on the line.

The CBRL extends from Coquille to Union Pacific’s Eugene yard where it connects to the National Rail network. This 134-mile rail line supports Oregon’s economic vitality, providing businesses with direct, efficient and cost-effective access to regional, national and global markets for generations. Every year millions of dollars’ worth of cargo are transported on the CBRL to national and international markets. Moving freight by rail is the most cost-effective and environmentally sound way to move large volumes of cargo via ground transportation.

Port’s first year of operations. Now, as both owner and operator, the Port has been able to align and coordinate repairs and maintenance activity with capital projects maximizing resources and efficiency.

The Port looks forward to completing the second phase of a $20 million Tunnel Rehabilitation Project and initiating a $25 million Bridge Rehabilitation projected supported by a U.S. Department of Transportation BUILD grant. The CBRL Tunnel Rehabilitation Project is in its second phase making vital structural and drainage improvements to the nine tunnels on the rail line. An overview of the project can be seen here: www.portofcoosbay.com/about-the-railroad. In addition to tunnels, CBRL also has 121 bridges along its 134-mile track. The Port was awarded a BUILD grant in December 2018 to support the repair and rehabilitation of 15 of these bridges including the

In the past year, CBRL Inc. welcomed 17 new staff members, fostered a culture of safety, made progress on several capital improvement projects, and increased routine maintenance.

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three swing span bridges along the line. These projects facilitate strong transportation infrastructure vital for freight movement.

Throughout all CBRL Inc. operations, safety is the number one priority and staff has worked diligently to promote a culture of safety. This is enforced through both annual and continuous training provided to rail staff with training focused on industry best practices and standards. The Port is also an active member Operation Lifesaver, the nationally recognized leader of rail safety education, with staff volunteering and hosting events to raise awareness on rail safety throughout the local community.

Coos Bay is the largest deep draft coastal port between San Francisco and the Puget Sound with a 15-mile navigation channel. Maritime freight that comes through the Port can connect to the CBRL for shipment to and from national markets. CBRL’s Transpacific Parkway rail spur demonstrates the symbiotic relationship between ship-and rail-based transportation available at the Port. This 3.75-mile

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spur connects facilities on the waterfront to the rail allowing shippers along the navigation channel to utilize both modes of transportation. In addition, this past year, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dredged River Mile 12 to 15 giving greater access to shippers south of the navigation channel to better fully utilize both maritime and rail transport. The Port has also made progress on the Channel Modification project which proposes to widen and deepen the current navigation channel. The project is currently at full design and would help increase not only maritime but also rail capacity. Having both options of transport allows current shippers flexibility, reduces roadway congestion and facilitates business growth opportunities.

Preserving and enhancing rail service for the region is essential in supporting local industry and jobs by providing reliability and connectivity to maritime infrastructure and highway corridors. Now in the second year of operations, safety, reliability, clear communication and customer service are the top priorities for CBRL Inc.

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PORT OF LONGVIEW ME DI A CO NT AC T

Dale Lewis, Director of External Affairs dlewis@portoflongview.com (360) 425-3305

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 31, 2020

PORT COMMISSION APPOINTS DAN STAHL AS INTERIM CEO Permanent recruitment process is underway Longview, WA– The Port of Longview Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to appoint current Chief Operating Officer Dan Stahl as Interim Chief Executive Officer at their Commission meeting on January 31, 2020. Stahl will fill the role temporarily while the Commission proceeds with a robust, formal recruiting effort to replace current CEO Norm Krehbiel who is set to retire in February.

Stahl joined the Port of Longview in 2017. He is responsible for commercial contract negotiations and oversight of the Business Development, Engineering, Environmental and Marine Terminal Operations functions at the Port.

“We are fortunate to be able to tap into Dan’s many years in the maritime industry to serve in this role,” said Port of Longview Commission President Allan Erickson. “We are very pleased to have him at the helm as we navigate the permanent recruitment process. We are also grateful to the entire Port staff for their support in this process and have the utmost confidence in this team’s ability to keep us on course as we move ahead.”

In the meantime, the recruitment process for a long-term CEO replacement is underway and the job posting is available online at https://bit.ly/2S64vdB. The application period will be open for 90 days.

The Port of Longview is an equal opportunity employer. ### About the Port of Longview 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 industrial property with direct connections to main-line rail and interstate highway. Cargo handling specialties include bulk cargos and breakbulk commodities.

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ASSOCIATION UPDATES Clean Rivers Cooperative Maritime Fire and Safety Association & FPAAC Maritime Commerce Club Lower Columbia Region Harbor Safety Committee

CLEAN RIVERS COOPERATIVE TRAINING: OIL SPILL RESPONSE SKIMMING VESSELS JOIN OUR TEAM: EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR Are you a hard worker with mechanical and technical maintenance experience in boats and response equipment? Do you have a background in oil spill response?

Clean Rivers conducted a live Oil Spill Response Vessel exercise to training crews on the operations of their class of Oil Spill Response Skimming vessels.

These specific vessels operate in such a unique way while actively in skimming operations that crews must be routinely trained up and operate the vessels in simulated spill conditions. This advanced and proactive training ensures that if there is ever a spill, Clean Rivers will be ahead of the curve in executing the response.�

We have an immediate opportunity for an experienced Equipment Maintenance Supervisor to oversee and perform preventative and basic corrective maintenance of oil spill response equipment, including but not limited to: response vessels and small boats, skimmers, pumps, and vehicles.

The Equipment Maintenance Supervisor is assigned to Clean Rivers Cooperative and employed by the Merchants Exchange.

For more information, please visit: https://cleanriverscooperative.com/members/contact-us/

For more information, please visit our website: www.cleanriverscooperative.com Casey Comer, General Manager: comer@pdxmex.com Carl Boelter, Operations Manager: boelter@pdxmex.com Curtis Cannizzaro, Administrative Coordinator: cannizzaro@pdxmex.com THE EXCHANGE | WWW.PDXMEX.COM

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MARITIME FIRE AND SAFETY ASSOCIATION

MFSA FOCUS: OIL SPILL RESPONSE & PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE

The Maritime Fire & Safety Association’ mission is to be the leading provider and advocate of safe, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective response services to commercial vessels in the Columbia Willamette River Marine Transportation System.

A crucial part of meeting that challenge is maintaining a strong working relationship with the various stakeholders and partners in our industry and region. One of the ways we perform that outreach is our Oil Spill Response and Preparedness Committee (OSRPC). This group had its start in the founding days of our Contingency Plan—as an ad hoc group of ports, agents, operators, regulators and industry.

The OSRPC meets six times a year and the agenda includes discussion of recent pollution events, updates from ports, industry, agencies and pilots on their recent and upcoming activities, especially as they support preparedness.

Our current industry members are: Cale Karrick, Transmarine – Chair Capt. Steve Dobbins, Columbia River Pilots Bowman Harvey, Olympic Tug & Barge Ken Mishler, Port of Vancouver Richard Vincent, Port of Portland

Sean Clark, Port of Columbia County Carl Bertapelle, Talon Marine Ross McDonald, Sause Bros.

Kate Mickelson, CRSOA Mark Price, Port of Longview

Representatives from the USCG, Oregon DEQ and Washington DOE also participate. MFSA staff, MFSA contracted Interim Spill Response Coordinators and Clean Rivers Cooperative personnel round out the group. For more information on the OSRPC or the MFSA Vessel Contingency Plan, please go to our website at www.mfsa.com.

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HANDS ON PORTION OF PORT SECURITY GRANT FUNDED MULTI-HAZARD EXERCISE The practical, hands on, portion of a Port Security Grant Funded Multi-Hazard Exercise was held on March 5, 2020 at Port of Longview, WA. Fifty-two participants and eleven observers attended the one-day exercise which began with a simulated vessel allision and fire.

In preparation for this exercise, meetings were held between Fire Agencies, Port representatives, 911 centers and MFSA. Separate events tested dispatch notifications to all FPAAC Agencies as well as response times to the incident location.

FPAAC agencies were asked to self-dispatch to the staging area. From there they were assigned duties to assist in mitigating the incident. At the end of the exercise an ICS Form 201 was prepared by the Incident Commander.

This training included a wide range of stakeholder participation. Their volunteered time and efforts created an exceptional exercise that is critical in enhancing the readiness of our region.

Special thanks are extended to: • The Port of Longview for facility access, staff time and logistical planning.

• Shaver Transportation and Foss Maritime for their vessel movement allowing fire crews to train alongside and onboard the vessel • Swire Bulk for making available their vessel and crew to participate in the training.

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Timbers Game!

Providence Park

7:30pm - 10pm

DoubleTree - Lloyd Center

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FRIENDS OF THE EXCHANGE

FRIENDS OF THE EXCHANGE The Merchants Exchange, founded in 1879, is proud to be a cornerstone of the maritime industry with 140 years of service to the Lower Columbia Region. We provide the information, statistics, and operational services that help keep commerce moving along our Rivers. We would like to invite our community partners along the River to join in our mission to support and promote the maritime industry with our “Friends of the Exchange” program.

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As a Friend of the Exchange, you are showing your support to our maritime industry and raising awareness within our community. Friends of the Exchange are offered the following benefits with their annual support of $150: • Invitations to our Member/Networking Events: Open House, Annual Bocce Tournament, Shipping Education Series, and other special events throughout the year.

• Discounted Member Rate for our Shipping Education Series * • Subscription to “The Exchange,” bi-monthly newsletter, Daily News Bulletin, and industry email updates • Recognition on our website as a “Friend of the Exchange” * Please note: Friends of the Exchange are not members of the Merchants Exchange and therefore are not eligible to receive member rates for any services or reports associated with membership, with the exception of the member rate to the Shipping Education Series.

For more information contact: Mary Wiley, Marketing and Membership Manager at Wiley@pdxmex.com or call (503) 220-2515 or online at www.pdxmex.com/about-member/friends.

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LOWER COLUMBIA REGION HARBOR SAFETY COMMITTEE 2020 Meeting Calendar

January 8 MSU Portland March 11 Merchants Exchange May 13 Millennium Bulk Terminals July 8 Columbia River Maritime Museum September 9 CANCELLED! November 13 Portland Spirit Board of Directors 1330-1405 hours

NEW WEBSITE FEATURE!

USCG & NOAA Updates The Lower Columbia Region Harbor Safety Committee website has a new feature: Resources & Industry Notices which features timely updates and information from our Federal partners: USCG and NOAA. At our January 8th meeting at Marine Safety Unit Portland, all Committee members were encouraged to sign up for the Local Notice to Mariners email list that is sent out by the USCG. Local Notice to Mariners is issued by each U.S. Coast Guard District to disseminate important information affecting the navigational safety within that District. This Notice reports changes and deficiencies in aids to navigation maintained by the Coast Guard, as well as other marine information such as: new charts, channel depths, naval operations, and regattas.

Since temporary information of short duration is not included in the weekly Notice to Mariners, the Local Notice to Mariners may be the only source of information.

To receive weekly emails regarding the USCG Local Notices to Mariners and other critical maritime information (free of charge) please sign up here: https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=BulletinSubscription Please visit our website to RSVP to meetings, get past meeting information and other industry resources!

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