The Exchange October 2015 Newsletter

EXCHANGE THE

OCTOBER 2015

A PUBLICATION OF THE MERCHANTS EXCHANGE OF PORTLAND

QUARTERLY

SHIPPING 101

THE BUSINESS OF SHIPPING

PORT REPORT | USCG UPDATE | ASSOCIATION UPDATES MERCHANTS EXCHANGE OF PORTLAND, OREGON WWW.PDXMEX.COM

WELCOME TO THE

EXCHANGE 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.”

In this issue of The Exchange newsletter we continue to share 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 2015 and beyond.

Thank you for your ongoing support!

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SHIPPING 101

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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MISNA

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INDUSTRY EVENT CALENDAR

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PORT REPORT

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US COAST GUARD UPDATE

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ASSOCIATION UPDATE

Liz Wainwright Executive Director Merchants Exchange of Portland

Note from the Editors:

Bekah Canfield and Hannah Zaayer are co-editors of The Exchange and would love to hear from you!

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. © 2015 by Merchants Exchange of Portland, Oregon All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced without prior written permission from the Merchants Exchange of Portland, Oregon.

All persons and/or companies who contributed material to this book are entitled to full © Copyright protection of their statements, pictures, and project works that were submitted. None of their material may be redistributed without the original creator’s written permission.

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MARITIME FIRE & SAFETY ASSOCIATION & F-PAAC

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CLEAN RIVERS CO-OP

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MARITIME COMMERCE CLUB

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MEX SCHOLARSHIP FUND

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PACIFIC NORTHWEST GRAIN & FEED ASSOCIATION

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COLUMBIA RIVER STEAMSHIP OPERATORS ASSOCIATION

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LOWER COLUMBIA REGION HARBOR SAFETY COMMITTEE

COMM CENTER CORNER Cover photo credit: Jim Horne, Columbia River Pilots

OPEN HOUSE 2015

Thank you to all who attended our Annual Open House “The Merchants Exchange Roundup” on July 30th and helped make it an overwhelming success!

We had great attendance, including individual members, client association partners, Board members and industry professionals. It was a beautiful evening full of fun, excellent food from As Good As It Gets Catering, networking, photo booth, raffle and door prizes!

The Merchants Exchange Scholarship Fund held its annual raffle drawing at the Open House. Our lucky raffle winners walked away with one full week at a Worldmark destination of their choice; a wonderful gift basket from Cheryl’s on 12th/As Good As It Gets Catering; one round of golf at Stone Creek Golf Club; two night stay at Sunriver Resort; and two tickets to cruise on the Steamer Portland. Thank you to our donors!

Thank you very much for your continued support of the Merchants Exchange!

Mark your calendar for next year’s Open House on July 28th, 2016!

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SHIPPING 101

SHIPPING 101 THE BUSINESS OF SHIPPING OCTOBER 22, 2015 200 MARKET BUILDING CONFERENCE ROOM 0800 - 1700hrs

The Merchants Exchange of Portland is pleased to announce the kick-off to our educational series “Shipping 101”. Industry education is a direct key component of the Merchant Exchange 2015-2020 Strategic Action Plan, as well as a direct response to industry requests.

The objective for this course is to summarize various sectors within the Columbia River maritime transportation system and provide general information regarding what these sectors do and how they relate to our local/marine transportation system.

Topics Covered: Columbia River History Import and Export Facts & Commodities River Infrastructure Vessel Types & Classifications

Key Shipping Terms & Documents Safety, Environment & Security Regulators, Regulation & Oversight Industry Associations

Cargo Steamship Agent Support Services

Educational materials will be provided along with continental breakfast and lunch!

PRICE:

REGISTER TODAY!

$145 MERCHANTS EXCHANGE MEMBER $245 MERCHANTS EXCHANGE NON-MEMBER $145 GOVERNMENT AGENCY $95 STUDENT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE

Can’t attend this Shipping 101? We want to hear from you! Please answer two questions here.

Questions? Please contact us at shipping101@pdxmex.com.

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OUR INDUSTRY IS BUZZING ABOUT SHIPPING 101!

HAVE YOU REGISTERED TO ATTEND YET?

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Want to learn more about our vast industry?

Do you have new employees?

Are you a student exploring career opportunities in the maritime field?

“ “ “ THIS ONE-DAY COURSE IS FOR YOU!

Shipping 101 is a unique opportunity for newcomers to our river system as well as seasoned maritime professionals to learn about every aspect of commerce on our waterway. Most stakeholders know their role in the system, but may not be aware of the incredible breadth of people and services it takes for cargo to move safely and efficiently. Shipping 101 effectively knits the entire story together into a highly informative, cost-effective one day course.

- Kristin Meira Executive Director Pacific Northwest Waterways Association

The Exchange is committed to strengthening our regional maritime industry through education and engagement. Shipping 101 – The Business of Shipping adds another crucial component to building knowledge of the industry. For the career-seeker this is an opportunity to pursue a broader understanding of the maritime industry in the Pacific NW. It’s an exciting industry-led opportunity to get connected with the most up to date information about Pacific Northwest maritime careers from current professionals.

We are very excited to provide this resource for our entire community!

- Liz Wainwright Executive Director Merchants Exchange of Portland

The breadth and detail of our Columbia/Snake River transportation system as an integrated system presents great challenges to the newcomer to grasp, as well as the veteran to explain, in a forum of understandable detail. This class gives a great opportunity to bring the corners of the system together, so to speak, and helps provide that kind of overview essential to successful system knowledge for our attendees.

- Rob Rich Vice President Marine Services Shaver Transportation

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Randy Click (2016) President ACGI Shipping Garrett Costello (2016) Vice President Columbia Grain, Inc. Mike Morgan (2017) Treasurer Columbia Export Terminal, LLC Mark Jensen (2018) Secretary Temco Mike Schiller (2016) Port of Vancouver USA Ken Anderson (2018) Shaver Transportation Kristin Meira (2018) Pacific Northwest Waterways Association Philip Brotherton (2018) Transmarine Navigation Corporation Sebastian Degens (2017) Port of Portland Wayne Yim (2017) Cascade Marine Agencies Frank Burg (Ex Officio) President, Clean Rivers Cooperative Owens Corning Richard Vincent (Ex Officio) President, Maritime Fire & Safety Association Port of Portland Capt. Rick Gill (Ex Officio) Columbia River Pilots Legal Counsel: Tyson Calvert Lindsay Hart LLP Term expires (listed in parenthesis) in February of the given year

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THE PRINCIPAL ROLE OF A BOARD MEMBER

IS STEWARDSHIP. THE DIRECTORS OF THE MERCHANTS EXCHANGE ARE ULTIMATELY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF THE AFFAIRS OF THE EXCHANGE. THIS REQUIRES ACTIVE PARTICIPATION. THE BOARD MUST ENSURE THAT THE ORGANIZATION IS OPERATED FOR A NONPROFIT PURPOSE; IT MAY NOT BE OPERATED FOR PRIVATE BENEFIT. PROPER STEWARDSHIP REQUIRES THAT THE ORGANIZATION’S ASSETS BE HELD “IN TRUST” TO BE APPLIED TO ITS MISSION.

MISNA MERCHANTS EXCHANGE HOSTS ANNUAL MISNA MEETING The Merchants Exchange of Portland is proud to host the annual meeting of the Maritime Information Systems of North America (MISNA) on October 13-15, 2015 at the Merchants Exchange offices. MISNA is a coalition of non-profit maritime service organizations dedicated to providing information, communications and related services to ensure safe, secure, efficient and environmentally sound maritime operations. As a founding member, the Merchants Exchange of Portland has been an active participant since 1995.

On behalf of its members, MISNA is engaged with various private and public sector agencies, such as the U.S. Coast Guard and the U.S. Maritime Administration, on a variety of projects and issues ranging from advance and real-time vessel movement monitoring to vessel specific tracking or track histories and promoting U.S. maritime commerce.

The MISNA Annual Meeting presents a unique opportunity for management, operations staff and executives to gather to discuss best practices, emerging industry, operational issues and organizational business. MISNA members bring together maritime perspectives and data from all corners of the United States and into Canada, with fifteen member organizations including British Columbia.

INDUSTRY EVENT CALENDAR

October 13-15 MISNA Annual Meeting

November

December

10 LCRHSC Board of Directors &

5 MCC Children’s Christmas

17 MCC Luncheon - Kristin Meira

Membership Meeting

“Columbia River Treaty”

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15 USCG Industry Breakfast

19 USCG Industry Breakfast

17 USCG Industry Breakfast

22 Shipping 101

26 Happy Thanksgiving!

Portland, Oregon

13 CRSOA Luncheon &

General Membership Meeting

Shipping Spree

CRSOA Holiday Luncheon

28 MCC Fall Event

January 21 USCG Industry Breakfast

February

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USCG Industry Breakfast

Conference & Trade Show

26 MFSA Annual Meeting

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USCG Industry Breakfast

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PORT REPORT

FEDERAL GRANT AWARDED TO PORT FOR SECURITY ENHANCEMENT

The US Department of Homeland Security awarded the Port of Kalama a $394,200.00 grant under the FY-2015 Port Security Grant Program (PSGP). The Port will match $131,400.00 of nonfederal funds for a total approved project cost of $525,600.00.

Security enhancements at the North Port Marine Terminal include video surveillance cameras, increased lighting at the facilities, and installation of new fencing and automated gates. Port of Kalama staff is consistently seeking partnerships and grant opportunities to better serve the community and businesses.

EAST PORT MASTER PLAN UPDATE

The Port of Kalama’s East Port Master Plan, the first level permitting process for the development of the 70-acre mixed use Spencer Creek Business Park, is moving forward. Located north of Kalama River Road right off of Interstate 5, the Spencer Creek Business Park will support a mix of light industrial, office, commercial and retail uses including: • Light industrial • Commercial/retail • Hotel • Convenience store • Dining According to a recent economic impact analysis, the multi-use

business property may generate up to a projected $184 million per year in new business activity when fully built-out.

GOVERNOR INSLEE ANNOUNCED ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY AT NWIW

Governor Jay Inslee and Northwest Innovation Works (NWIW) announced a pioneering ultra-low emission ULE reforming technology for the new NWIW natural gas-to-methanol manufacturing facilities at the Port of Kalama. The new technology will drastically reduce the environmental footprint by cutting CO2 emissions during methanol production. NWIW also chose the Port of Kalama for relocation of their corporate headquarters.

While reducing emissions, the ULE technology will not affect the significant job creation and the economic growth generated by the NWIW $5.4 billion investment in the region. NWIW will support hundreds of new Washington jobs in the construction of the facility and in its permanent operation.

The Port of Kalama facility is currently in the permitting process and a draft environmental impact statement is estimated to be completed later in early 2016. ◆

PORT OF VANCOUVER USA’S NEW RAIL ENTRANCE NOW OPERATIONAL

The Port of Vancouver USA recently completed an innovative trench structure as part of the West Vancouver Freight Access project.

The WVFA, a decade-long initiative costing $275 million, will more than triple the port’s rail capacity, reducing delays in rail traffic by as much as 40 percent and giving tenants and customers room to grow.

The WVFA project will also help to move freight along the BNSF Railway and Union Pacific Railroad mainlines that connect the Pacific Northwest to major rail hubs in Chicago and Houston, providing a direct, uninterrupted route from the Pacific Rim to Canada or the U.S. Midcontinent.

Although the entire project is scheduled for completion in 2016, the opening of the trench has already improved rail efficiencies. In 2014, the port recorded the best year in its 103-year history for cargo tonnage and revenue. Moving 6.6 million metric tons of cargo resulted in a 25 percent revenue increase, with an operating revenue of $37.5 million. Overall results from the first half of 2015 indicate that Port of Vancouver is on track for another record year. ◆

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SAFE AND SECURE: PROTECTING THE PORT OF LONGVIEW

Once upon a time, the Port of Longview’s docks were open to the public for recreational purposes, with fishing and sightseeing being the most popular. All of that changed, however, following the devastating terror attacks on the United States in September of 2001, which forced ports nationwide to restrict public access in compliance with new Department of Homeland Security measures.

Since 2004, visiting the Port’s marine terminal requires an escort with federal security clearance credentials, otherwise known as the TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential). Many other changes with regard to security have altered the way in which we do business.

It’s been an adjustment to say the least, but today we’re undoubtedly more secure than ever before. Not only do the precautions make the Port physically safer, but they also reduce the risk of interrupting the flow of trade and goods, which would have a wide ripple effect on our economy, jobs and consumers.

Imagine what would happen if vessels couldn’t load or unload goods for a week. Shipping schedules worldwide would be disrupted, costing billions. There would be no work for dock employees. Trains and trucks would sit idle. Store shelves would rapidly empty out, resulting in widespread supply shortages.

With so much at stake, it’s easy to see why the federal government was quick to enact such sweeping security measures at our country’s ports and harbors.

For the Port of Portland marine terminals, 2014 was the 5th highest tonnage year of all time, up 8.1% from 2013. Mineral bulks and grain leading the way with 10 and 23% growth, respectively.

Grains’ record growth was led by soybeans and corn, primarily exported to China.

Terminal 2 experienced a strong August and September with ship calls of large project cargo, steel rail and mineral bulks.

Long-term growth potential in grain and mineral bulks prompted recent capacity upgrades at Columbia Grain and Canpotex in Terminal 5.

The Port is working other state agencies and Business Oregon on the Trade and Logistics Initiative, which is studying interim solutions to support shippers impacted after Hanjin and Hapag Lloyd discontinued container service to Terminal 6 in early 2015. At the same time, the Port and terminal operator, ICTSI, are actively marketing the terminal for new, additional container service to Asia, Europe and Latin America. In July, Westwood Shipping restarted their monthly container service with exports to Japan, which represented the first container ship to visit T-6 since April.

In other Port business lines, Portland International Airport is reaching record numbers of travelers with almost 16 million passengers last year who are taking advantage of the connectivity to an increasing amount of domestic routes as well as new international destinations including Iceland and Germany. The Port recently broke ground on 178 acres at Troutdale Reynolds Industrial Park’s second phase and closed on a sale of industrial property in Gresham for a Subaru parts distribution center. ◆

Bottom line, a secure port is absolutely essential and more important than ever before to keep our local, regional and national economic engine humming. ◆ Read more from Port of Longview’s September 2015 Port Talk.

See what’s at the Port of Astoria!

Want to be included in the Port Report? Contact us at newsletter@pdxmex.com.

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USCG UPDATE

THE SHARED WATERWAY

International trade has been and continues to be a powerful engine of the United States and global economic growth. The waterways in this region fuel the supply chain at local, national, and global levels. The Sector Columbia River Captain of the Port Zone encompasses 420 nautical miles of Washington and Oregon Coast Line. Our area of responsibility covers 33 ports, 465 miles of navigable rivers throughout Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, including the Columbia, Willamette, Salmon, and Snake Rivers. Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Portland plays a key role in promoting safety and security on the waters of the Sector’s Captain of the Port Zone.

Marine Safety Unit Portland’s Waterways Management Division is responsible for all Aids to Navigation in the region, the preparation of field regulations pertaining to maritime safety and security on the waterway, facilities inspections within the region, and serves as the Coast Guard’s conduit to the local maritime industry and government partners. The Waterways Management Division is heavily involved in implementing safety controls that promote commerce and allow access to the waterway for all users.

This summer a number of unique challenges presented themselves in the region. We had “kayaktivists” and Green Peace protesting the arrival and departure of the MSV FENNICA. We also saw the Willamette River over taken by recreational boaters during the Red Bull FLUGTAG. Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Portland responded to both events. In the case of the MSV FENNICA we worked with our local partners to assist the vessel to transit in and out of the region. In this instance, we learned a great deal about the value of partnerships and will take lessons pertaining to this operation forward in all future endeavors. In the case of the Red Bull FLUGTAG we had to revoke the marine event permit because event organizers failed to keep spectators away from the channel and as a result of the hazardous condition that was created by the volume of recreational vessels on the waterway.

During both events our focus was safety for all users of the waterway. Marine Safety Unit Portland’s objectives are to facilitate commerce, improve safety and efficiency, and inspire dialogue with port and waterways users. Our goal is to make waterways as safe, efficient, and as open possible for all users. Our office looks forward to working with the community to promote safe commerce and recreation on all waterways in our region.

Photos courtesy of LCDR Laura Springer. All rights reserved.

LCDR Laura Springer Marine Safety Unit Portland

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ASSOCIATION UPDATE

MARITIME FIRE & SAFETY ASSOCIATION

GRANT UPDATE Maritime Fire & Safety Association’s (MFSA) grant application submitted under the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) FY 2015 Port Security Grant Program has been approved for award. MFSA will implement an Interoperable Communications System Filtration Enhancement project, Worst-Case Scenario Firefighting Foam Procurement, and Marine Firefighter Technician Trainings over the grant’s three year period of performance. This grant funding enables MFSA to accelerate identified needs.

ANNUAL MEETING - SAVE THE DATE!

The Maritime Fire & Safety Association Annual Meeting will be held on January 26, 2016 at Vancouver Hilton.

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The Worst-Case Scenario Firefighting Foam Procurement project will purchase 3,180 gallons of newly formulated alcohol resistant aqueous film-forming foam (AR-AFFF) to be staged in two caches within the Lower MTS. The project will ensure a viable and environmentally compliant source of firefighting foam to use in a marine firefighting response on the Lower MTS. Through the coordinated efforts of the F-PAAC fire agencies, rather than the exclusive effort of a single entity, a regional cache of firefighting foam with an indefinite shelf life ensures long-term availability. The investment makes the Lower MTS more resilient by making large quantities of foam quickly available to facilitate an effective and efficient suppression of a worst-case maritime fire, reducing impacts to port facilities and river traffic.

------------------------------------------The Marine Firefighter Technician Trainings project will support the cost of planning, scheduling, facilities, materials and supplies, reproduction of materials, travel, equipment, and administration of the following trainings: • Quarterly technician level trainings for advanced landbased marine firefighters. This training furthers the MIST concept which is being developed to provide a deployable group of highly trained marine firefighters to a marine incident anywhere in the Lower MTS.

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• Training for company officers in incident command for marine incidents. In command level training, company officers from F-PAAC agencies will participate in a guided tabletop exercise designed to represent a marine potential incident in the Lower MTS. The F-PAAC training programs are unique because of the mutual aid agreement signed by the member agencies and because F-PAAC partners with facilities throughout the region to gain hands-on experience and familiarity working in these specific facilities within the Lower MTS. The program also provides shipboard training opportunities on vessels and engages instructors who are experienced marine firefighters knowledgeable with the Lower MTS facilities, vessels and hazards. These benefits, combined with the opportunity for interagency training among the committed groups of Technicians, pilots and deckhands, and company officers allows F-PAAC to train and continually develop teams that will serve as deployable assets bringing the skills and knowledge needed for an efficient, effective and safe response to a marine event.

Photo courtesy of Portland Fire & Rescue. All rights reserved.

MEMBERSHIP TRAINING

3RD Quarter Member Training: Boom Rodeo Teams from eight member companies competed in the annual Boom Rodeo on September 17, 2015. This on-water competition focused on boom handling, anchoring, and deployment exercises.

Members who successfully completed the Maritime Trivia section of the Boom Rodeo got to compete in a new fun station: decoy duck cleaning—for a bonus point!

1st Place: NuStar Portland (pictured) 2nd Place: GP Camas 3rd Place: Tesoro

CLEAN RIVERS OPEN HOUSE Clean Rivers hosted an Open House at their newly remodeled facility on NW St. Helens Road on September 15, 2015.

Members and stakeholders came out to enjoy some great BBQ and ice cream while touring the operations facility, meeting the staff, and seeing some the spill response equipment! A great time was had by all!

TRAINING FACILITY CALENDAR

October 7-8 F-PAAC On-water Response

15 Tesoro Vancouver Deployment

28 NuStar Vancouver Tabletop

13 BP TTX

21 Portland Bureau of Emergency

29 Contractor Training: Shoreline

14 Chevron Tabletop Exercise

22 Tidewater Tabletop Exercise

Training Management TTX

Exercise

View our full calendar.

For further information, please contact Bekah Canfield, Executive Administrator, at 503-220-2097 or canfield@pdxmex.com or Ernie Quesada, General Manager, at quesada@pdxmex.com.

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MCC FALL EVENT

AT PUNCH BOWL SOCIAL

Wednesday

October 5:30pm- 8:30pm

Bowling

PUNCH BOWL SOCIAL

Vintage Arcade Games

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

Industry Networking Dinner & Drinks

REGISTER ONLINE

Save the Date!

Maritime Commerce Club

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Be a volunteer: • • • • •

Shop with a child Gift Wrap Checkout line Santa’s Helper Bus Rider

Make a Difference in Someone Else’s Life this Year

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Over 70 guests dined and sailed with MCC aboard the beautiful Willamette Star on September 9th. Guests enjoyed excellent weather while sailing down-river on the Willamette River, and viewing the diversified maritime facilities located on the Willamette.

After dinner, MCC Vice-President, Gavin Bruce raffled off various gift certificates and prizes, including two Timbers tickets, generously donated by Tidal Transport; a bottle of Hennessy Cognac, generously donated by Shaver Transportation; and a Starbucks gift card, generously donated by OIA Global. Thank you to all who join us!

The MCC Board of Directors would greatly appreciate feedback about Harbor Splash. Please contact Hannah Zaayer at zaayer@pdxmex.com with comments and/or suggestions.

MCC Hosts: Gunderson Marine Tour

100% OF NET PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE MERCHANTS EXCHANGE SCHOLARSHIP FUND Forty MCC members and nonmembers toured the Gunderson marine and rail facilities on the Willamette River in Northwest Portland on September 2nd. Since 1941, Gunderson Marine has delivered a diverse portfolio of vessels – including 886 ships; 25 tugs; 3,611 lifeboats and 260 barges. All net proceeds from this event went to the Merchants Exchange Scholarship Fund.

Thank you Gunderson Marine for the wonderful tour!

Photos courtesy of Samuel W Shogren, Shogren Consulting. All rights reserved.

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MEMBERSHIP DRIVE Not a member of the MCC? Become a member in the month of October and attend either the Fall Event or the November luncheon for free! Simply fill out the membership application and return with payment before October 31, 2015.

THANK YOU SPONSORS

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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October 28 Fall Event at Punch Bowl Social Register Here!

November 17 Luncheon - Kristin Meira “Columbia River Treaty�

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December 5 MCC Children’s Christmas Shopping Spree

The Maritime Commerce Club Board of Directors would like to sincerely thank our annual sponsors for their support. Without the support of these companies, many of the benefits which the membership enjoys would not be possible.

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2015 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS Tosca Bonardi California Maritime Academy Master of Science: Transportation Management Natalie Loconsay California Maritime Academy Business Administration / International Business Transportation and Logistics Andrew Potter California Maritime Academy Marine Transportation Nicholas Preston California Maritime Academy Master of Science: Transportation and Engineering Management Gregory Worstell California Maritime Academy Marine Transportation

The Merchants Exchange Scholarship Fund wishes all winners and applicants the best of luck pursuing their chosen fields of study!

“Strengthening the Maritime industry through education and engagement.”

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2016 Schedule of Events: 3rd Annual Southern Idaho Pesticide Conference Burley Inn & Convention Center Burley, Idaho February 3, 2016

Best Western Plus Burley Inn & Convention Center

49th Annual Warehousemen’s Conference & Trade Show Northern Quest Resort & Casino Spokane, Washington February 11 - 12, 2016 Northern Quest Resort & Casino

36th Annual Country Elevator Council Meeting & Golf Tournament *PNWGFA/HACCP & FSMA Workshop Added!

Historic Davenport Hotel Dowtown Spokane, Washington April 20 - 22, 2016 Historic Davenport Hotel

99th Annual Convention & Golf Tournaments Campbell’s Resort Chelan, Washington June 15 - 17, 2016 Campbell’s Resort

Annual Idaho Trout Fry & Golf Scramble Clear Lake Country Club Buhl, Idaho September 29, 2016 Clear Lake Country Club

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SAVE THE DATE! ANNUAL WAREHOUSEMEN’S CONFERENCE & TRADE SHOW FEBRUARY 11-12, 2016 This popular annual event provides necessary pesticide credits and awareness to warehousemen and pesticide applicators in Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington. The conference also provides a venue for the industry to network, socialize and share ideas.

The 2016 event will again be held at Northern Quest Resort & Casino, in Spokane, WA. We conduct two full days of seminars; while mainly focused on pesticide credits, wheat varieties, grain inspection and safety is also covered. An industry Trade Show runs concurrently with the Conference, further allowing networking and commerce within the industry.

Northern Quest Resort & Casino

Contact Margerie at margerie@pnwgfa.org or 503-227-0234 with questions.

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2015 COBALT PROGRAM SUCCESS CRSOA THANKS INDUSTRY PARTNERS The CRSOA has great pride in the establishment of the Columbia Regions’ Maritime Industry Introduction Program (called COBALT by the Coast Guard for Columbia Basin Leadership Training) originally designed for the incoming Captain of the Port, that continues to evolve to include other Coast Guard senior leaders and mid-level managers in a more formalized program.

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

The Coast Guard selected the title “Columbia Basin Leadership Training” (COBALT) as the name and acronym for the program.

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

Sessions are designed to quickly acquaint you with our maritime industry’s issues, concerns, and priorities, and to encourage open dialogue with our region’s private sector leaders and experts.

This year’s 16 participants heard from nearly 40 industry professionals over the four day program. We would like to express our gratitude to the following individuals and organizations who helped make 2015 COBALT a success: OUR PORT PARTNERS Port of Portland, Mr. Fred Myer, Mr. Jeff Krug, Mr. Christian Jones, Mr. Dan Pippenger Port of Vancouver, Mr. Kent Cash, Mr. Mike Schiller, Mr. Todd Coleman, Mr. Ken Mishler Port of St. Helens, Mr. Patrick Trapp Port of Longview, Ms. Ashley Helenberg, Mr. Geir-Eilif Kalhagen Port of Kalama, Mr. Mark Wilson OUR INDUSTRY PARTNERS Merchants Exchange of Portland, Ms. Liz Wainwright, Ms. Hannah Zaayer, Ms. Rebekah Canfield, and Ms. Robin Wright Millennium Bulk Terminals, Mr. Peter Bennett, Ms. Heather Sievers, Mr. Bob Stewart Pacific Northwest Waterways Association (PNWA), Ms. Kristin Meira Mr. Bruce Skerry (retired agent) Maritime Fire and Safety Association (MFSA), Ms. Holly Robinson, Ms. Alyson Evans Portland Fire and Rescue, Station 21, Captain Martin Getch and Crew Vancouver Fire Department, Division Chief Steve Eldred and Crew Clark County Fire and Rescue, Captain Ryan Berg and Crew Clean Rivers Cooperative, Mr. Ernie Quesada Columbia River Towboat Association, Mr. Rob Rich, Mr. Bo McCall, Mr. Geoff Doerfler Columbia River Pilots, Capt. Rick Gill, Ms. Elaine Truitt, and Jim Horne Columbia River Bar Pilots, Capt. Dan Jordan Zuna Business, Ms. Audrey Gurule OUR GOVERNMENT AND REGULATORY PARTNERS NOAA Northwest River Forecast Center, Mr. Steve King Oregon DEQ, Mr. Rian Hooff, Mr. Mike Zollitsch US Army Corps of Engineers, Colonel Jose Aguilar, Mr. Kevin Brice, PE, PMP and Ms. Judith Hutchings

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Lower Columbia Region Harbor Safety Committee

~SAVE THE DATE~ 16TH BIENNIAL NATIONAL HARBOR SAFETY COMMITTEE CONFERENCE SEPTEMBER 13-15, 2016 PORTLAND, OREGON The Lower Columbia Region Harbor Safety Committee is excited to announce we are hosting the 16th Biennial National Harbor Safety Committee Conference in Portland, Oregon. The conference will be held September 13-15, 2016 at the Red Lion Jantzen Beach Hotel. This vital marine transportation event, organized by the Transportation Research Board of the National Academies with involvement by the U.S. Coast Guard, regional Harbor Safety Committees (HSCs), continues to be one of the premier gatherings of waterways stakeholders from the private sector, government agencies, and academia.

This three day event enables regional HSCs the opportunity to share and recognize best practices, discuss policy and regulatory issues, highlight solutions, have an open dialogue with government regulators, and form relationships that enable a robust transfer of ideas.

The Conference will include: panel sessions, keynote addresses from high level officials, and networking opportunities for waterways stakeholders and service providers from all parts of the country.

As hosts, the Lower Columbia Region has the opportunity to highlight our region’s unique assets, capabilities, and challenges; with local committee members taking a direct role in determining the theme and the Agenda for the conference.

Sponsorship Opportunities Available.

The Lower Columbia Region Harbor Safety Committee is proud to invite you to partner with us. Being a conference supporter is an ideal option for industry leaders to be recognized as stewards and solution providers for the safety of our nation’s marine transportation system. Each supporter level features combinations of conference registrations, and placement of assets on the conference website, print materials, and other promotional vehicles, including podium mentions and on-site signage. There are also opportunities to sponsor supplemental events.

For more information, please visit the LCRHSC website: www.lcrhsc.org, or contact Bekah Canfield, Administrator, canfield@ pdxmex.com.

THE NOVEMBER MEETING OF THE LOWER COLUMBIA REGION HARBOR SAFETY COMMITTEE HAS CHANGED. The new meeting date is: Tuesday, November 10, 2015.

Managing Board: 0900-1015hrs | General Membership: 1015-1200hrs

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Venue: Portland Spirit

Hope to see you there!

For questions regarding the LCRHSC, please refer to our website at: www.lcrhsc.org or contact Bekah Canfield, Administrator, canfield@pdxmex.com.

General Membership Meetings of the LCRHSC are open to the public.

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COMM CENTER CORNER

WELCOME THOMAS! Please join us in welcoming Thomas Semrau, the newest employee of the Merchants Exchange! Thomas joined the Communications Center as a specialist in early August and will be working the nightside during the back half of the week. Friends of the Exchange who are familiar with our location at the 200 Market Building might recognize Thomas from his previous position as building security officer, before he came over to The Exchange. Welcome, Thomas!

Originally from the Newport News area of Virginia, Thomas hails from a military family and grew up all over the United States. The experience of moving around frequently allowed him to meet and interact with people from all different walks of life. In 1996, Thomas joined the US Air Force and worked as an electronic signals intelligence analyst before moving out to the Pacific Northwest to be closer to his family.

Currently, Thomas lives in the Beaverton area and regularly visits his family at their farm up in Camas, Washington. When not at work or with his family, Thomas loves to indulge his passion for rock hounding around the Pacific Northwest ---and beyond!

He is always on the lookout for the next excursion to find new and exciting bits of rock. Fascinated by gemstones, he is already planning his next trip—this time to Virgin Valley, Nevada. In the future, he would like to take a class on cutting, shaping, carving and polishing rock with the goal of possibly turning some of his better finds into jewelry.

He says the adventure often outweighs the actual finding of new rocks for his collection.

You can reach Thomas at: semrau@pdxmex.com

MERCHANTS EXCHANGE CAREER OPPORTUNITY The Merchants Exchange of Portland, a 135-year old maritime trade and advancing technology non-profit organization, is seeking a highly motivated Communications and Administrative Assistant to join our multi-faceted and dynamic team in our downtown Portland office. We are looking for the right fit - an energetic highly organized self -starter; with excellent telephone and office support skills.

As an employee of Merchants Exchange, this position actively contributes to the organization’s day to day operational success and is responsible for providing support services to the Communications Center and Administrative department of the Merchants Exchange.

This position Learn more about the open position here.

Questions? Please contact Robin Wright: wright@pdxmex.com

WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST MEMBER: TOYOTA TSUSHO AMERICA

Toyota Tsusho America, Inc. is a multi-market, multi-business enterprise which has been operating in North America for over 50 years. Based on both the heritage and the vision of our parent company, Toyota Tsusho Corporation, the trading affiliate of the Toyota Group companies, we have greatly enlarged upon our traditional trading business model by developing new manufacturing, intermediate goods processing and logistics activities in United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean.

Visit their website.

21 • Merchants Exchange of Portland • October 2015

MERCHANTS EXCHANGE

OF PORTLAND, OREGON

Merchants Exchange is a not-for-profit, membership based association providing information and service 24 hours a day, seven days a week – vessel intelligence; answering service; grant administration; cargo and vessel reports; and association management.

INFORMATION PROVIDER.

Our mission is to be the leading provider of information and related services to all stakeholders of the Pacific Northwest intermodal transportation system and to support related business interests for domestic and foreign commerce.

BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP The Merchants Exchange provides a broad range of products and services to its members to stay up-todate within the industry. In addition to the provided services, the Merchants Exchange is able to customize services based on individual marine shipping related business needs.

COMMITTED TO THE INDUSTRY.

Our members represent a diverse group of organizations in the Maritime and Transportation industries, including, but not limited to: • • • • • • • • •

Admiralty Attorneys Customs Brokers Freight Forwarders Grain Exporters Port Authorities and Private Facilities Ship Repair Services Vessel Agents Operators Stevedores Tug and Barge Companies

Become a merchants exchange memBer! www.pdxmex.com/membership (503) 228-4361 200 SW Market Street, Suite 190 Portland, OR 97201

SUPPORT THE EXCHANGE. SUPPORT THE INDUSTRY. October 2015 • The Exchange Quarterly • 22

CONTACT US 24 / 7 COMMUNICATION CENTER (503) 228-4361

contactus@pdxmex.com

200 SW Market Street Suite 190 Portland, OR 97201

MERCHANTS EXCHANGE MARITIME TRIVIA! Are you a trivia whiz? Think you know a lot about the Lower Columbia River Region? Answer our trivia questions and email the answer to newsletter@pdxmex.com. Be sure to include your name and contact info!

Each correct answer will gain one entry into our Trivia Raffle. There will be one winner per question.

Prize winners will be selected at random and all who answer correctly will be listed in the next issue of The Exchange. Good luck!

1. Kelley Point, Oregon is located at the junction between the Columbia River and the Willamette River. Kelley Point is located at what Columbia River Mile?

A. CR Mile 101 B. CR Mile 108 C. CR Mile 96 D. CR Mile 11 2. What is the US Coast Guard marine emergency VHF radio channel?

A. Channel 17 B. Channel 14 C. Channel 11 D. Channel 16 3. When heading upriver, what color buoy marks the right side of the channel?