A lengthy and complex process to annex West Hayden Island for a future marine terminal, habitat preservation and recreational amenities came to an end on the morning of January 8, when the Port briefed its Commission and informed Portland Mayor Charlie Hales that it would formally withdraw its consent to annex the property into the City…
With a new social media campaign this week called “Seaports Deliver the Holidays,” the American Association of Port Authorities is highlighting some ways that seaports help Santa deliver the goods. Starting on Monday, December 9, and continuing for 12 days, AAPA is sharing port facts to create awareness for the value of seaports. Each fact…
Maritime Commerce Club December Breakfast MeetingFriday, December 13 from 7 to 9 a.m.The Governor Hotel, Billiards Room, 614 SW 11th Ave$25 MCC members, $35 non-members On October 18, Hanjin Shipping announced that it would withdraw its weekly, direct call service from Portland in January 2014. At a special breakfast event at the Governor Hotel, a…
Trade statistics typically track the movement of goods across national borders, but a new project by the Brookings Institution focuses on trade between metropolitan regions inside the United States. Metro Freight: The Global Goods Trade that Moves Metro Economies establishes the economic rationale for metropolitan goods trade, describing why, how, and what goods and services…
Hanjin Shipping has notified the Port of Portland and terminal operator ICTSI Oregon that it plans to withdraw direct call service at Terminal 6 in January 2014, citing escalation of costs as the as the primary driver for the decision. Hanjin is the largest container carrier calling Portland’s Terminal 6.The service represents approximately 80 percent…
U.S. Coast Guard Lieutenant (Lt.) Sonha “Sonny” Gomez is the first participant in the newly-inaugurated Port of Portland Senior Industry Externship Program. Lt. Gomez will be working at the Port from Oct. 6 through Nov. 14. Lt. Gomez, a 2008 graduate of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, N.Y., elected to pursue a…
On Thursday, October 10, the Port welcomed Brian Nguyen, a Vietnamese exchange employee who will work at the Port for approximately one month. He is the marketing and sales director for two Vietnamese marine terminals, CICT and SSIT, and he has accrued approximately 15 years of experience working in the maritime industry. Mr. Nguyen was…
International Trade – Portland’s Economic Engine | Portland Business Alliance October ForumOctober 16, 7:30 to 8:45 a.m.Governor Hotel, 614 S.W. 11th (registration closes October 15 at 3 p.m.) Did you know that thanks to access to one of the best multimodal transportation hubs on the West Coast, our region reaps huge benefits from efficient and…
A work session has been set for Thursday, October 10, 2013 from 2:30 – 4 p.m. at Portland City Hall, 1221 SW 4th Avenue, Council Chambers to discuss the plan. The work session is open to the public but no public testimony will be taken. In July, the Portland Planning and Sustainability Commission voted (7-3)…
Ford’s slogan is “Go Further,” which is exactly what an estimated 30,000 Ford vehicles will do this year when they are exported through Portland to China for the first time. Following inspections by Chinese government auditors, Auto Warehousing Company’s (AWC) facility at Terminal 6 received full approval, meaning that export shipments can now begin through Portland….
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