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2018
MERCHANTSEXCHANGESERVING THE COLUMBIA RIVER MARITIME COMMUNITY SINCE 1879
ANNUAL REPORT
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With the support and commitment of our members, Board of Directors and knowledgeable 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.”
I am pleased to present the Merchants Exchange 2018 Annual Report. This report provides us the opportunity to recognize our members, client associations, Board of Directors and the endeavors of the Merchants Exchange staff. Furthermore, the Annual Report allows us to showcase our services and Five-Year Strategic Plan Initiatives.
2018 was a year of transition and achievement at the Merchants Exchange. We underwent organizational structural changes, launched new initiatives to improve our services to our
members and community, and provided excellent customer service to our members with zero service delays.
• Strategic Plan Success: we are very proud to say that our progress on our Five-Year Strategic Plan Action Initiatives continues to be successful. During 2018: we completed and implemented our Marketing/Communications Assessment & Plan, recruited and retained a Marketing & Membership Manager, underwent a complete refresh of our website and all of our Association websites, developed additional training opportunities for our staff, and grew our member engagement on multiple platforms.
• Organizational Structure Shuffle: during 2018 we managed four recruitments, including two for Senior staff positions, restructured our Marine Operations Department, and reorganized program staff for two of our Association clients—all while maintaining zero service disruptions during the multi-month transition process.
• Launched: Shipping 202: The Movement of Cargo – a continuation of the Maritime Education Program.
During the year, we were also pleased to welcome several new members to the Merchants Exchange team: Aaron Garber-Paul, Association & Events Coordinator; Shawn Kubitza, Marine Operations Specialist; Casey Comer, Clean Rivers General Manager; and Mary Wiley, Marketing & Membership Manager. They join the other professional staff members that keep the Exchange running smoothly.
I am very pleased with the direction the Merchants Exchange is going, and all that we have accomplished – we continue attaining our goals and objectives, all which ensure sustainability of the Merchants Exchange and our ability to continue to serve you, our members in 2019. Thank you for your ongoing support!
Liz WainwrightExecutive DirectorMerchants Exchange
Cover design and photos are courtesy of Merchants Exchange, all rights reserved.
Message from the Executive Director
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Table of Contents
Staff Contacts
Aaron Garber-Paul _______________ (503) 220-2092 [email protected]
Bekah Canfield __________________ (503) 220-2097 [email protected]
Carl Boelter _____________________ (503) 220-2089 [email protected]
Casey Comer ____________________ (503) 220-2087 [email protected]
Chann Noun ____________________ (503) 220-2041 [email protected]
Curtis Cannizzaro ________________ (503) 220-2084 [email protected]
Ellen Wax ______________________ (503) 220-2064 [email protected]
Holly Robinson __________________ (503) 220-2099 [email protected]
John Cordasco __________________ (503) 228-4361 [email protected]
Jonathan Nichol _________________ (503) 220-2094 [email protected]
Katrina Dahlke __________________ (503) 220-2095 [email protected]
Liz Wainwright __________________ (503) 220-2091 [email protected]
Margerie (Sedam) Vis _____________ (503) 220-2093 [email protected]
Mary Wiley _____________________ (503) 220-2515 [email protected]
Mason Sullivan __________________ (503) 220-2098 [email protected]
Rindy Primeau __________________ (503) 228-4361 [email protected]
Robin Wright ____________________ (503) [email protected]
Samantha Steerman ______________ (503) 220-2090 [email protected]
Shauna Dallas ___________________ (503) 228-4361 [email protected]
Shawn Kubitza __________________ (503) 228-4361 [email protected]
Sue Blomgren ___________________ (503) 220-2043 [email protected]
Thomas Semrau _________________ (503) 220-4361 [email protected]
Staff Name Phone E-mail
Message from the Executive Director 1Staff Contacts 2Heritage of Service - Celebrating 139 Years 3Exchange Organization 42018 Board of Directors 52018 Membership 7Progress Report 9Marine Operations Services 11Maritime Intelligence 12Year-End Statistics 13Associations 17
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Heritage of Service
In 2019, Merchants Exchange celebrates our 140th Anniversary.We are proud of our longevity in our community and continued support of the maritime industry along the Columbia River.
In 1879, Boss Shenck’s Saloon on the Portland waterfront was an early gathering place for the maritime trade. News of ship arrivals was posted by patrons, and the establishment became the birthplace of the Merchants Exchange.
Since that time, the Merchants Exchange has grown and expanded in order to keep pace with the ever-changing maritime trade needs and advancing technology.
Operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the Merchants Exchange is an integral part of the maritime industry, providing the Lower Columbia and Willamette Rivers’ maritime community with valuable information and services. As the leading provider of maritime vessel tracking and intellegence, cargo and vessel statistics, and communication and ansering services, we ensure our members stay in the know.
Through our Grant Management services, the Merchants Exchange provides industry members the opportunity to reduce the administrative responsibilities associated with being the steward of federal funds. The Merchants Exchange has direct experience managing Port Security Grants through FEMA and Department of Transportation grants. We are proud to partner with our members and local organizations, providing comprehensive grant application and award process management and administration.
Today, members of the Merchants Exchange include, but are not limited to: vessel agents and operators; admiralty
attorneys; customs brokers; tug and barge companies; grain export facilities, freight forwarders; stevedores; ship repair services, and port authorities.
Additionally, Merchants Exchange provides extensive association management services. Through our association management, we have brought together a diverse group of organizations, and has promoted and enhanced the common business interest of the maritime community.
The Merchants Exchange also has a long history of involvement in the grain industry. In 1914, the Merchants Exchange established the region’s first official market for trading wheat and created the Portland Grain Exchange, which became the Merchants Exchange’s first client association. Since that time, the Merchants Exchange has worked to meet the services and needs of its members and expanded its services to support the client associations that enter into a Merchants Exchange Association Service Agreement. These client associations look to the Merchants Exchange for accounting, administrative and program management services, association history and guidance for their ongoing success. A complete list of client associations can be found on page 17.
The Merchants Exchange continues to seek opportunities to serve its members and the maritime community as needs and government regulations change.
Photo Credit: Oregon Historical Society, Angelus Studio, Portland, OR, Five Member of the Portland Harbor Patrol, Willamette River, 1925 image used with permission
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Liz Wainwright
Exchange Organization
CLEAN RIVERS COOPERATIVE
Casey Comer, General ManagerCarl Boelter, Operations ManagerCurtis Cannizzaro, Administrative Coordinator
COLUMBIA RIVER CUSTOM BROKERS & FORWARDERS ASSOC.
Margerie (Sedam) Vis, Association Administrator
COLUMBIA RIVER SHIPPERS ASSOCIATION
Liz Wainwright, Independent Administrator Sue Blomgren, Account Representative Aaron Garber-Paul, Association & Events Coordinator
COLUMBIA RIVER STEAMSHIP OPERATORS ASSOCIATION
Chann Noun, Association Accounting Administrator
LOWER COLUMBIA REGION HARBOR SAFETY COMMITTEE
Bekah Canfield, Association Administrator
MARITIME COMMERCE CLUB
Margerie (Sedam) Vis, Association Director Aaron Garber-Paul, Association & Events Coordinator
MERCHANTS EXCHANGE SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Margerie (Sedam) Vis, Association Director Aaron Garber-Paul, Association & Events Coordinator
MARITIME FIRE & SAFETY ASSOCIATION
Liz Wainwright, Executive Director Holly Robinson, General ManagerCurtis Cannizzaro, Assistant Manager
PACIFIC NORTHWEST GRAIN & FEED ASSOCIATION
Margerie (Sedam) Vis, Association Director
WORKING WATERFRONT COALITION
Ellen Wax, Executive DirectorAaron Garber-Paul, Association & Events Coordinator
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Administrative Services Manager: Robin Wright Executive Administrator: Bekah Canfield Office Assistant: Mason Sullivan
MARINE OPERATIONS SERVICES
Marine Operations Services Manager: Samantha Steerman Marine Operations Lead Specialist: John Cordasco Marine Operations Specialists: Rindy Primeau, Thomas Semrau, Shauna Dallas, Shawn Kubitza
ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT
Controller: Chann Noun Accounting Specialist & Grants Admin: Katrina Dahlke
MARKETING AND MEMEBERSHIP SERVICES
Marketing & Membership Manager: Mary Wiley
DATA & INFORMATION SERVICES
Communications & Computer Systems Manager: Jonathan Nichol
ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT
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2018 Board of Directors
PRESIDENT
Ryan Statz (19) Columbia Grain Inc.
VICE PRESIDENT
Todd Krout (20)Port of Vancouver USA
TREASURER
Mike Morgan (20), Columbia Export Terminal, LLC
SECRETARY
Carl Bertapelle (20) Talon Marine Services
LEGAL COUNSEL
Tyson Calvert Lindsay Hart LLP
BOARD MEMBERS ELECTED IN 2018:
Tug and Barge: Geoff Doerfler, Tidewater Barge LinesNon-Member/Independent: Roger Hsieh, BNSF Railroad Agent: Chris Cummins, General Steamship Grain: Mark Jensen, TEMCO
Term expires (listed in parenthesis) in February of the given year
Bart Goedhard (19) Ports America
Mark Jensen (21) TEMCO
Roger Hsieh (21) BNSF Railway Company
David Nagel (19) Cascade Marine Agencies
Geoff Doerfler (21) Tidewater Transportation & Terminals
Chris Cummins (21) General Steamship Corporation
Doug Lenz (ex officio) President, Clean Rivers Coooperative Columbia Pacific Bio Refinery
Andrew Holbrook (ex officio)President, Maritime Fire & Safety AssociationKinder Morgan Energy Partners
Capt. Steve Dobbins (ex officio) Columbia River Pilots
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ROLE OF THE BOARD
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 Merchants Exchange. This requires active participation. The Board must ensure that the organization is operated for a not-for-profit 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.
One of the most important functions of the Board of Directors is keeping the resources and efforts focused on the mission. This requires the Board to have an adequate understanding of Merchants Exchange programs, staff and resources available to achieve the organization’s goals. As a starting point, every Board member should be familiar with the organization’s Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, Role of the Board Policy and Administrative Authority of the Executive Director.
The Board fulfills its role of stewardship through Board of Director meetings and participation in Board Committees. Standing Committees include:
CUSTOMS OF THE PORT
EXECUTIVE & MANAGEMENT
FINANCE & BUDGET
GRAIN
TECHNICAL & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
The Board is not expected to manage the day-to-day activities of the Merchants Exchange - that is the responsibility of the Executive Director. It is the Board’s responsibility to hire the Executive Director and to oversee that person’s work to see that the organization is fulfilling its mission. The Board annually reviews and assesses the Executive Director’s performance.
A related function of the Board is to set the compensation of the Executive Director. The compensation should be reasonable for the services rendered and compare favorably to similarly situated executives.
The Board oversees the effective use of the resources of the organization. Policies should be adopted and large transactions approved to ensure that the organization’s assets are not misapplied or wasted. The Board should ensure that the assets are invested prudently, avoiding high risk investments and employing some diversification of investments.
To guide the board of directors and staff in the management of the organization, the Exchange engages in strategic planning. At the 2016 Annual Meeting, staff reported on the completion and results of the 2010-2014 Strategic Plan, and introduced the 2015-2019 Strategic Plan cycle. Details on the 2015-2019 strategic plan can be found on page 9 of the Annual Report.
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ACGI Shipping Company, Inc.
Alexander Gow, Inc.
Anchorage Launch Service
Blue Water Shipping, Inc.
Columbia River Steamship Operators’ Association
Cascade General / Vigor Industrial
Cascade Marine Agencies
CHS Inc / Temco LLC
Columbia Export Terminal
Columbia Grain, Inc.
Columbia Metal Works, Inc.
Columbia River Bar Pilots
Columbia River Launch Service, LLC
Columbia River Pilots
Crowley Maritime Corporation
CVT Tanker Brokers & Associates, Inc.
Degesch America, Inc.
Durham & Bates Agencies, Inc.
EGT, LLC
Executive Security Service, Inc.
Foss Maritime Company
Fred Devine Diving & Salvage
Fujitrans USA, Inc.
General Steamship Corporation, Ltd.
Geo. S. Bush & Co.
Great Western Malting Co.
Haglund, Kelley, Horngren, Jones LLP
Inchcape Shipping Services
Interocean Steamship Corporation
Interport PNW LLC
Jones Stevedoring Company
Kalama Export Company
Kinder Morgan Bulk Terminals
Kinder Morgan Energy
Kirby Offshore Marine LLC
K-Line America
Lindsay Hart, LLP
Louis Dreyfus Company
McCall Oil
McDonald - Pelz Commodities
Mid Columbia Producers, Inc.
Millennium Bulk Terminals
Monarch Inspection Services
National Cargo Bureau, Inc.
North American Shipping Agencies, LLC
Norton Lilly International
Olympic Tug & Barge
Oregon Dept. of Environmental Quality
Overseas Merchandising
Pacific International Maritime Medical Services
Pacific Maritime Association
Pacific Ship Supply, Inc.
Port of Astoria
Port of Kalama
Port of Longview
2018 Membership
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Port of Portland
Port of Vancouver USA
Portland Lines Bureau
Ports America
Reuters Limited
San Pedro Harbor Ship Supply
Sause Bros. Ocean Towing
Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt
Seaport Marine Surveys
Shaver Transportation Company
Ship to Shore Water Taxi
Southport Agencies, Inc.
T. Parker Host, Inc.
Talon Marine Services LLC
Terra Hydr Inc.
Tesoro Maritime Company
Tidal Transport & Trading USA LTD
Tidewater Barge Lines
Toyota Tsusho America, Inc.
TradeWest Brokerage Company
Transmarine Navigation Corporation
Trans-Tec
Transversal International Corporation
United States Customs Service
United Grain Corporation
Vanport Marine, Inc
WA Department of Ecology
Welcome to our New Members!
Interport PNW LLC
Vanport Marine, Inc
The 3rd Annual Merchants Exchange Excellence Award
was presented to:
Mr. Rob Rich Shaver Transportation Company
at the Annual Meeting on
February 28, 2018
West Coast Marine Cleaning
Western Bulk Chartering
Western Overseas Corporation
Wilhelmsen Ship Service, Inc.
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Progress Report
Five-Year Strategic PlanningOn January 22, 2015, the Merchants Exchange held a Strategic Planning Workshop for members, Board of Directors, and staff. This workshop marked the end of a five-year strategic planning cycle, which started in February 2010, and the beginning of the next five-year cycle. The objectives of the workshop were to report on the status of the Merchants Exchange, including changes as a result of the recently completed planning cycle, report on actual action plan results and then look forward through a collaborative process amongst members, Board of Directors, and staff. Together through this process we set objectives for the new strategic planning cycle for 2015-2019 which exemplifies our commitment to our membership, education, and organizational stability. First, overarching Growth Points for the Merchants Exchange Strategic Planning Cycle 2015-2019 were developed and include:
Second, six Action Items were established all with equal weight, followed by the development of detailed action plans to achieve success.
2018 ACTION PLAN ACHIEVMENTS INCLUDE:
Maritime Education Program- support the educational needs of members and community: transitioned the project leadership from Margerie Vis (Association Director) to Mary Wiley (Marketing & Membership Manager). Shipping 101 and 201 were held earlier in the year. Shipping 202: The Movement of Cargo launched on May 3rd. A social media marketing campaign was developed and implemented for the Shipping Education Series.
Sustainability in Staffing & Succession Planning- support career development and plan for key staff positions: Achieved 90% completion on the Executive Director Desk Manual project and held a strategic planning Board Retreat with the Exchange Board to better establish a vision for the Board. A table-top exercise for the 96 Hour Transition Plan is expected in 2019.
Finance- financial sustainability and fiscal responsibility: conducted a comprehensive MISNA services audit in order to identify potential additional revenue streams or report opportunities that could be added to our services menu.
Customer Needs- enhance member outreach and service offering: Continued the growth of the Merchants Exchange Daily News Bulletin subscribers and the Merchants Exchange Newsletter subscribers, launched an internal Member Outreach Tool Kit to better aid staff in responding to membership, worked with Marine Operations staff to streamline text-to-email communication options, and conducted staff training for strategies to effectively communicate with English as a Second Language speakers. This Action Initiative has been deemed completed.
Marketing- membership and community engagement: completed the recruitment of a Marketing & Membership Manager, completed the roll out of the new branding initiatives and branding guide, completed and launched the Social Media Plan, conducted a complete website refresh for the Exchange and all Association clients. Website refresh was impacted by an unplanned host migration in early 2018. This Action Initiative has been deemed completed.
Optimize the Board of Directors- enhance the Board experience and leverage members’ expertise: following the Board Retreat that was held in May 2018. This Action Initiative has been deemed completed.
Public Face
Organizational Needs (Internal/External)
Development & Diversification of Revenue
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Progress ReportMARITIME EDUCATION PROGRAM
We were excited to see our commitment to providing industry education continue in 2018 and into 2019.
Shipping 101: The Business of ShippingWe provide an overview of the business of shipping on the Columbia River. The class explores the history of the River, the infrastructure, ports and terminals, and the economic impact of the imports and exports to this region. Furthermore, we review the types of vessels that travel the River and introduce the maritime industry parties and their essential roles to shipping.
Shipping 201: The Movement of a ShipWe look at the business of shipping from the perspective of the ship, exploring the requirements and regulation of a ship and the important roles agents, pilots, regulatory agencies, insurance and laws play in enabling a ship to move from port to port.
Shipping 202: The Movement of CargoWe look at the business of shipping from the perspective of the cargo. We detail the types of cargo, labor demands, and various forms of transportation from rail, barge, to pipeline as well as, present the needs of supply chain, logistics, and regulatory compliance as it effects the economy of the Columbia River.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
Shipping 101: The Business of Shipping – October 2nd, 2019
Shipping 201: The Movement of a Ship – February 6th, 2019
Shipping 202: The Movement of Cargo – April 10th, 2019
GRANT ADMINISTRATION SERVICES
Through our Grant Management services, the Merchants Exchange provides industry members the opportunity to reduce the administrative responsibilities associated with being the steward of federal funds.
The Merchants Exchange has direct experience managing Port Security Grants through FEMA and Department of Transportation grants. These Federal grant administrative requirements and regulations can be uniformly applied to most all Federal and State grant programs, allowing us to use our expertise in additional funding opportunities such as Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG), Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grants (SAFER) and Fire Prevention and Safety Grants (FP&S) programs.
Grant Management & Administrative Services: Our staff has taken experience and training from administering the PSGP grants and offered services to our members to support their grant application and award administration needs. These funds support efforts to build and sustain core capabilities across the PSGP mission areas of Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery, with specific focus on addressing the security needs of the port area.
In 2018, the Exchange was able to assist in the administration and close-out of four local PSGP grants and secured $162,000 in Federal funds from the PSGP for the port area.
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Marine Operations ServicesThe Exchange operates a Marine Operations Services Department that is staffed at all times with fully-trained and knowledgeable personnel. We are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to answer questions, provide updates, arrange for services, assist our members with their jobs, and help visiting vessels have a trouble-free arrival and stay in port.
WE ARE HERE TO ASSIST YOU ALL DAY, EVERY DAY.
REPORTS
Real-time and historical reporting of vessel activity
▪ Vessel Activity Report
▪ Ships by Location
▪ 4-Day Lightship Report
Monthly vessel and cargo statistics
▪ Cargo and Vessel Summary Report
▪ Columbia River Cargo Statistics Report
▪ Columbia River Grain Statistics Report
▪ Custom Report available upon request
COMMUNICATIONS
▪ Communication with vessels transiting the Lower Columbia and Willamette Rivers
▪ 24/7 Monitoring of VHF Channels 18-A, 16 and 11
▪ Marine radio to phone patches (VHF)
▪ Notification to Government Agencies on vessel arrivals
▪ Resource to industry events
ANSWERING SERVICE
▪ Local to worldwide connectivity
▪ Maintain weekend duty lists for industry
▪ Emergency notifications
MARINE INTELLIGENCE
Vessel Tracking
▪ 24/7 ship movement information
▪ Real Time tracking of vessel movement between Astoria and Portland
▪ 96-hour advance notification of ship arrival and departures
Regulatory Compliance
▪ Submit electronic filing of required documents for federal, regional, local regulatory agencies and MFSA Vessel Response Plan
▪ Submit Ballast Water reports to government agencies
▪ Interact with government agencies to implement efficient procedures and processes
▪ Monitor government regulations and initiatives from an operational perspective
Vessel Reporting
▪ Data capture, database maintenance and archiving
▪ Access to all vessel information
▪ Set up call jobs
▪ Calling with leave-up and river times
▪ Knowing who to call for movements
▪ Maintaining weekend duty lists
SIGN UP FOR THE THE MERCHANTS EXCHANGE DAILY NEWS BULLETIN
The Daily is a convenient daily round-up of news relevant to the Columbia and Willamette River Shipping Industry. The bulletin was created in response to feedback members provided in our 2017 member needs assessment. The Daily is distributed via e-mail each weekday morning, it is a free service to our members and friends.
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Maritime Intelligence
Merchants Exchange AIS Web Viewer & Reporting
AIS Reports are available to members of the Merchants Exchange
AIS Viewer Features: Additional Features: Zone alerts on entry and/or exit Check vessel ETA Alerts sent to email or phone Filter vessels by type Track vessels real-time View vessel information View historical moves Manage users and additional user logins
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Year-End Statistics2017
Top 5 Cargos (vessel calls) 2018 2017 Rank
Grain 574 520 1Autos 183 176 2Petroleum 139 142 3Soda Ash 105 106 4Potash 96 87 6
2017Top 5 Vessel Agents (vessel calls) 2018 2017 Rank
Transmarine Navigation 365 345 1General Steamship 204 178 2Inchcape Shipping Service 130 149 3Wilhelmsen 125 126 4Bluewater Pacific 112 73 9
2017Grain Terminals (vessel calls) 2018 2017 Rank
EGT, LLC 137 121 1KALAMA EXPORT 122 111 2UNITED GRAIN CORP 110 94 3TEMCO, LLC (KALAMA) 105 80 4COLUMBIA EXPORT TERMINAL 69 72 5TEMCO IRVING (PORTLAND) 27 34 6LD COMMODITIES 6 12 7
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Top 5 Ship Types (vessel calls) 2018 2017 Rank
BULK CARRIER 1054 974 1BARGE 181 181 2VEHICLE CARRIER 180 171 3TANKER 110 81 4GENERAL CARGO 39 51 5
Average Stay in Port (days) 2018 2017
Inactive/Repair 19 18Bulk Carrier 8 9General Cargo 4 3Barges 3 3Tanker 2 2Vehicle Carrier 1 1
2017Vessel Calls by Port 2018 2017 Rank
Portland, OR 733 685 1Vancouver, WA 283 266 3Longview, WA 275 302 2Kalama, WA 269 201 4Astoria, OR 42 44 5St. Helens, OR 20 22 6Anchor Only 11 6 8Rainier, OR 10 8 7
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Other 182 95 75 90 141 89 107 91 103 96
Petroleum & Fuels 392 351 377 368 237 180 168 250 159 198
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Soda Ash 86 81 105 88 87 83 93 80 95 105
Chemicals & Minerals 120 95 75 46 92 104 77 84 101 98
Metals/Metal Ore & Steel 186 119 100 130 145 123 148 131 104 112
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Grain 431 420 497 447 509 490 446 469 550 574
Containers 278 187 193 143 129 87 104 108 9 7
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ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT FOR NOT-FOR-PROFIT MARITIME INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS
The Merchants Exchange has been heavily involved in Association Management for over 90 years. Today, we manage multiple organizations that are involved in maritime and/or international trade related issues. The Merchants Exchange is experienced in all management services from planning informal meetings to hosting and conducting national and international association conventions held in the Portland area. Primary services offered include: full-service accounting, administration, and event planning.
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SPECIALIZED ACCOUNTING SERVICES
▪ Comprehensive accounting services ▪ Budget preparation ▪ General ledger & financial statement preparation
GRANTS ADMINISTRATION
▪ Grants administration
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
▪ Specially designed services, ranging from a la carte to comprehensive administrative and program services
▪ Manage Board and Committee meetings and all correspondence
▪ Management of historical documents
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
▪ Website maintenance ▪ Public relations and social media coordiation ▪ Brand management and promotional items ▪ Email communication management
PUBLICATIONS
▪ Brochures & flyers ▪ Annual / monthly / special reports ▪ Industry newsletters ▪ Industry directories
EVENT PLANNING
▪ Event service providers ▪ On-site coordination ▪ Training and Educational Events ▪ Conferences and seminars
CURRENT ASSOCIATIONS:
Clean Rivers Cooperative, Inc.
Columbia River Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association, Inc.
Columbia River Shippers Association
Columbia River Steamship Operators’ Association, Inc.
Lower Columbia Region Harbor Safety Committee
Maritime Commerce Club, Columbia River
Maritime Fire & Safety Association
Merchants Exchange Scholarship Fund
Pacific Northwest Grain & Feed Association, Inc.
Working Waterfront Coalition
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Clean Rivers Cooperative, Inc. (COOP)Association President: Doug Lenz, Columbia Pacific Bio Refinery
www.cleanriverscooperative.com
General Manager: Casey ComerOperations Manager: Carl Boelter Administrative Coordinator: Curtis Cannizzaro
Clean Rivers Cooperative is an oil spill removal organization comprised of 23 member companies with facilities located along the Columbia and Willamette Rivers (located in both Oregon and Washington). CRC provides spill response equipment and services for its members and their facility response plans. It is also the primary Spill Response Contractor to the Maritime Fire & Safety Association Vessel Response Plan for vessels transiting the Columbia and Willamette Rivers.
Columbia River Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association, Inc. (CRCBFA)Association President: Victoria Lane, Coppersmith Global Logistics
www.crcbfa.org
Association Administrator: Margerie (Sedam) Vis
This association was organized in 1977 to further the business and interests of the customs brokers and/or foreign freight forwarders within our area. This association is very active in providing its membership with classes, seminars on procedural updates, speeches and forums on the current demands of the shipping community. Additionally, the association maintains a forum for open dialog with various governmental agencies and for solving local problems at a local level. CRCB&FA currently has 25 full members (voting members that are employed in the business), 20 associate members (non-voting members that are involved in businesses relating to the brokerage business), and eight individual members.
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Columbia River Shippers Association (CRSA)Association President: Corby Braunger, Richardson Sports
www.crsa-oregon.tripod.com
Account Representative: Sue BlomgrenAssociation Administrator: Aaron Garber-Paul/Margerie (Sedam) VisIndependent Administrator: Liz Wainwright
The CRSA was established in 1988. Its mission, through the combined commercial strength and influence of its members, is to maintain and improve steamship service to Portland and to ensure stable shipping rates for importing containerized cargo into the region. Services specific to this association include:
▪ Negotiation of annual service contracts with three steamship lines
▪ New shipping rates negotiated and contracts amended throughout the year
▪ Members receive individual weekly tracking reports on all booked shipments and Member assistance with steamship line service issues.
Columbia River Steamship Operators’ Association, Inc. (CRSOA)Association Board Chair: John Coyle, Blue Water Shipping
www.crsoa.net
Association Executive Director: Kate Mickelson Association Director of Member Services: Hannah MilnesAssociation Accounting Administrator: Chann Noun
CRSOA was established in 1922. Its area of influence includes the ports and waterways serving Oregon, southern Washington, and Idaho. CRSOA consists of members representing ship owners, operators, agents, towing, bunkering and launch service along the Oregon Coast and Columbia/Willamette River Systems. The goal of the CRSOA is to facilitate trade, provide business leadership, exercise principles of environmental stewardship, serve as an industry focal point, and promote operating policies and practices that are safe, reliable, efficient, and cost-effective.
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Lower Columbia Region Harbor Safety Committee (LCRHSC)Association Chair: Sean Clark, Port of Columbia County
www.lcrhsc.org
Association Administrator: Bekah Canfield
The Lower Columbia Region Harbor Safety Committee (LCRHSC) 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 Lower Columbia Region encompasses the Columbia River and its navigable tributaries from the seaward approaches to the Columbia River Bar to Bonneville Dam. 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.
Maritime Commerce Club, Columbia River (MCC)Association President: Michael Richards, Port of Portland
www.pdxmex.com/mcc
Association Director: Margerie (Sedam) VisAssociation Administrator: Aaron Garber-Paul
The Maritime Commerce Club, Columbia River (MCC) was created to further the interests of individuals and businesses involved in maritime trade along the Columbia and Willamette River Systems. The club provides opportunities for social networking, keeps members informed of the events shaping the maritime industry, and participates in philanthropic endeavors that strengthen our community.
Created from the merger of the Portland Shipping Club and the Propeller Club, Port of the Columbia River, the Maritime Commerce Club brings together members possessing a wealth of industry knowledge and history with individuals who have the vision to keep the maritime industry moving into the future. The club will continue to sponsor events that honor those who have been invaluable to the maritime community; bring awareness to issues shaping our industry; celebrate the impact our industry has had in developing our region; and give back to our community we live in.
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Maritime Fire & Safety Association (MFSA)Association President: Andrew Holbrook, Kinder Morgan Energy Partners
www.mfsa.com
Executive Director: Liz WainwrightGeneral Manager: Holly RobinsonAssistant Manager: Curtis Cannizzaro
Established in 1983 in the aftermath of the 1982 M/V Protector Alpha fire, the MFSA supports shipboard fire training and equipment for land-based firefighters from thirteen agencies in Oregon and Washington. In 1991, oil spill response and prevention was added to the mission of MFSA. This association coordinates shipboard fire and spill response needs between two states, fourteen cities and seven port districts along 110 miles of shipping channels. The MFSA has become a national model; the Revised Mutual Aid Agreements, signed by all participating fire agencies, enable fire agencies to assist each other in the event of a shipboard fire on the lower Columbia and Willamette Rivers while the MFSA Vessel Response Plan provides oil spill contingency planning coverage to approximately 1650 ships and barges each year.
Merchants Exchange Scholarship FundAssociation President: David Boyajian, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt
www.pdxmex.com/scholarship
Association Director: Margerie (Sedam) VisAssociation Administrator: Aaron Garber-Paul
In December 2003, the Merchants Exchange established a new entity, The Merchants Exchange Scholarship Fund, which is the successor to the Women’s Shipping Club Scholarship Fund, established in 1981. Their goals were to provide scholarships to individuals who had made a commitment to work in the marine transportation industry and international trade. We continue the work of this fund. The scholarships are awarded to those who have demonstrated academic ability and personal qualities that will permit them to benefit from higher education. The scholarships are awarded to students seeking careers in Maritime Affairs and/or International Trade.
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Pacific Northwest Grain & Feed Association (PNWGFA)Association President: Darrell Booth, Northwest Grain Growers
www.pnwgfa.com
Association Director: Margerie (Sedam) VisAssociation Administrator: Aaron Garber-Paul
Pacific Northwest Grain & Feed Association is a non-profit organization which serves and promotes the needs of firms involved in processing, handling, and merchandising of grain, feed, seed and other agricultural commodities within the four-state region of ID, MT, OR, and WA. Members currently consist of the local grain companies and exporters, the many cooperatives and elevators up river and eastward, as well as the vendors who serve these companies (contractors, engineers, suppliers, fumigators, insurance brokers, etc.).
Information services include: an annual industry directory, a bi-weekly NewsBulletin, and annual social and educational industry events, including the Warehousemen’s Pesticide Conference & Trade Show, the Southern Idaho Pesticide Conference, the Country Elevator Council meeting, the Idaho Trout Fry, and the Annual Convention.
Working Waterfront Coalition (WWC)Association President: Rob Mathers, Kinder Morgan Energy Partners
www.workingwaterfrontportland.org
Association Executive Director: Ellen WaxAssociation Administrator: Aaron Garber-Paul
Established in 2005, the Working Waterfront Coalition (WWC) is an organization of businesses concerned about the environmental health and economic vitality of the Portland harbor. The WWC advocates for sound public policy that promotes environmental, social and economic sustainability. Portland’s Harbor is a vital employment area; home to thousands of valuable high-wage, high-benefit jobs. The WWC, with its extensive knowledge of harbor industry needs, active industry participation and record of effective advocacy, is dedicated to working with its partners to ensure an appropriate balance between environmental concerns and the needs of river related employers. The coalition’s activities include:
▪ Advocating with local, state and federal officials and agencies on behalf of marine-dependent and river-related businesses.
▪ Working to broaden community understanding of: the importance of the Portland Harbor as one of the most impactful employment areas in the region, and the harbor industries’ dependence on a limited land supply suitable for business needs.
▪ Providing up-to-date information and advice to coalition members regarding developments in the public policy and regulatory arena.
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