Portland already has a well-established reputation as ‘beervana’ for its microbreweries, foodie paradise for its restaurants and a coffee culture for its many roasters and coffeehouses. Now, Oregon is fast establishing a reputation as a world class wine producing region. This was reflected in a recent shipment through the Port of Portland. Oregon’s largest ever…
If you own your own business or know of a private sector company that has made significant contributions to improve Portland’s standing as a leader in international trade, we encourage you to apply for this year’s International Business Awards. Nominations are due Thursday, February 28, so there’s still time to apply. Last year, ICTSI Oregon,…
It’s that time of year again; time to submit applications for export grants if your organization or trade association handles international export goods and development activities in the Northwest. Awards are intended to strengthen potential export sales opportunities for small businesses in Oregon. Oregon’s State Trade and Export Promotion (STEP) program is now accepting…
In the dining hall aboard the New Century 1, a bronze Port of Portland maiden voyage plaque hangs on the wall, dated September 15, 2001. As one of the first vessels to call Portland in the days after the 9/11 attacks, the ship’s routing had been impacted and Port officials were not able to give…
In response to ongoing financial challenges related to Terminal 6 container operations, Port Commissioners on February 13 voted 6 to 1 with one abstention, approving a $3.7 million partial rent rebate program for its terminal manager, ICTSI Oregon, to help preserve and grow Portland’s role as an international container shipping gateway. ICTSI Oregon manages the terminal…
In 2012, the Port of Portland’s marine franchise recorded notable calendar year gains in steel and auto volumes despite disruptions related to a jurisdictional dispute and contract negotiations in the latter half of the year. While the 12.4 million tons handled last year was a decrease of about eight percent, it was also the sixth…
Approximately $1 million may be available to specialty crop producers in Oregon as part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program for 2013. The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) is accepting concept proposals for project ideas until Monday, February 19, at noon. Oregon ranks fifth in the nation in production of…
Gresham Vista Business Park is one of the best shovel-ready job creating sites in the world, said Gresham Mayor Shane Bemis. “The City’s partnership with the Port of Portland to get this site rolling will greatly benefit Gresham residents for many years.” The Port originally purchased the 222 acre site from LSI Logic Corp. for…
Sam Ruda The Port’s Chief Commercial Officer, Sam Ruda, will be a presenter at an event in Portland next Tuesday focusing on trade possibilities and pitfalls for the year ahead. He will be discussing the East Asia economic outlook and Pacific Rim trade. “Trade Prospects and Problems in 2013” is…
At the December 12 meeting, Port of Portland commissioners unanimously approved a four-year collective bargaining agreement between the Port and the marine security officers of International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU), Local 28. These officers work at marine terminals 2, 4 and 6. Reaching an agreement before the strike deadline in late November averted potential…
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