With unanimous approval of a new ground lease by commissioners this morning, longtime Port tenant Columbia Grain, Inc. will continue to grow export volumes at its Terminal 5 facility for at least another 25 years. Columbia Grain is a leading world grain exporter located in Portland since 1978. “We are excited to extend our…
With the assistance of State Conciliator Bob Nightingale, negotiations between the Port of Portland and International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU), Local 28, which represents the 25-member security force for the Port’s marine terminals, ended with a tentative contract agreement today averting a strike that would have shut down the Port’s marine terminals 2, 4…
Now, after more than two years of work by a citizen and stakeholder committee, the City’s annexation proposal is under review and City Council is expected to take action on it later this year. A City Planning and Sustainability Commission hearing is scheduled for the evening of Thursday, November 15, starting at 5:30 p.m….
Two international trade-related conferences scheduled for Oct. 2, and Oct. 3-4 are expected to draw shippers and transportation providers to Portland from across the region to discuss export opportunities, transportation infrastructure and related issues. With more than $22 billion in exports annually, the Portland-metro region is considered an export “powerhouse.” That’s why the Port of…
For the fourth year in a row, Oregon Occupational Health and Safety Administration recognized Port of Portland marine maintenance at Terminal 6, and other marine employees for demonstrating exemplary safety improvements at the workplace. The Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program, SHARP award, recognizes employers and employees that work together and promote safe working conditions,…
In June, Bill Wyatt, executive director for the Port of Portland, provided welcoming remarks at a dedication ceremony for the new Portland Field Office for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in Cascade Station. The Port’s involvement in the project traces back to the start, by leasing the ground where the facility was constructed. …
A major rail yard expansion project is improving efficiency and capacity for exports in Portland’s largest industrial park. Completed in June and now fully operational, the South Rivergate Yard expansion project was the last in a series of four recent rail and road improvement projects located in Rivergate Industrial District. Partnerships involving both the public…
For the first time, the Port of Portland is welcoming the general public behind the fences at Terminal 4 for the 2012 Seaport Celebration, presented by Gunderson. On August 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the event will offer a wide range of fun and unique experiences for all ages … and best…
Portland’s largest international container carrier, Hanjin Shipping, will restore service to Terminal 6 this weekend with the arrival of the Hanjin Mundra. The Port of Portland and terminal operator ICTSI Oregon, Inc. expect the vessel will arrive on Saturday, August 4. Recent labor issues related to Terminal 6 operations have resulted in fewer vessel calls,…
An agreement was announced today to remedy, on an interim basis, the current jurisdictional dispute at the Terminal 6 container facility at the Port of Portland. Terminal operator ICTSI Oregon, Inc., the Port of Portland and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) agreed that until such time as the National Labor Relations Board…
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