message from the executive director...report prepared by rostad & english, certified public...

Merchants Exchange of Portland1

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 2016 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, along with our Financial Statement for the year ending December 2016.

2016 was a very busy year at the Merchants Exchange! Some highlights of our year include:

▪ Finalized the Action Initiatives identified in the 2015-2019 Strategic Action Planning process

▪ Collaborated with the Lower Columbia Region Harbor Safety Committee as a pivotal partner in bringing the National Harbor Safety Committee Conference to Portland, September 2016

▪ Launched Shipping 201 – a continuation of the Maritime Education Program, in November 2016

We are very proud of the educational outreach programming initiative identified in the 2010 – 2014 strategic planning cycle and launched in 2015 as one of the six Action Initiatives of the 2015-2019 Strategic Plan. We are committed to growing educational programs to meet the needs of our members and regional stakeholders. The success of our Shipping Education Series and development of a Maritime Education Outreach Program affirms the commitment of the Merchants Exchange to strengthening our educational offerings to the industry.

Included in this Annual Report, beginning on page 23, is the 2016 Financial Statement with the Independent Account’s Review Report prepared by Rostad & English, Certified Public Accountants.

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 2017. Thank you for your ongoing support!

Liz WainwrightExecutive DirectorMerchants Exchange of Portland

All photo credits (cover and interior) to Jim Horne, Columbia River Pilots unless otherwise noted.

Message from the Executive Director

2016 Annual Report 2

Table of Contents

Staff Contacts

Message from the Executive Director ..................................................................................................................................1

Staff Contacts ...........................................................................................................................................................................2

Heritage of Service ..................................................................................................................................................................3

Exchange Organization ..........................................................................................................................................................4

Board of Directors ...................................................................................................................................................................5

Membership .............................................................................................................................................................................7

Progress Report .......................................................................................................................................................................9

Communications Center ......................................................................................................................................................11

Maritime Intelligence ............................................................................................................................................................12

Year-End Statistics .................................................................................................................................................................13

Associations ...........................................................................................................................................................................17

Financial Report ....................................................................................................................................................................23

Bekah Canfield _______________________(503) 220-2097 ____________________ [email protected]

Carl Boelter __________________________(503) 220-2089 ____________________ [email protected]

Chann Noun _________________________(503) 220-2041 ____________________ [email protected]

Curtis Cannizzaro ____________________(503) 220-2084 ____________________ [email protected]

Emily Bamford _______________________(503) 220-2098 ____________________ [email protected]

Elizabeth Wainwright _________________(503) 220-2091 ____________________ [email protected]

Ernie Quesada ________________________(503) 220-2087 ____________________ [email protected]

Holly Robinson _______________________(503) 220-2099 ____________________ [email protected]

Jim Harrison _________________________(503) 220-2094 ____________________ [email protected]

John Cordasco _______________________(503) 228-4361 ____________________ [email protected]

Katrina Dahlke _______________________(503) 220-2095 ____________________ [email protected]

Margerie Sedam ______________________(503) 220-2093 ____________________ [email protected]

Rachel Perry __________________________(503) 220-2092 ____________________ [email protected]

Rindy Primeau _______________________(503) 228-4361 ____________________ [email protected]

Robin Wright _________________________(503) 220-2088 ____________________ [email protected]

Samantha Steerman ___________________(503) 228-4361 ____________________ [email protected]

Sue Blomgren _________________________(503) 220-2043 ____________________ [email protected]

Thomas Semrau _______________________(503) 220-4361 ____________________ [email protected]

Staff Name Phone E-mail


Heritage of Service - Celebrating 137 Years

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 of Portland, Oregon.

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 and community with valuable information and services.

Today, members of the Merchants Exchange include, but are not limited to: vessel agents and operators; admiralty attorneys; customs brokers; tug and barge companies; freight forwarders; stevedores; ship repair services, and port authorities.

In addition to providing 24 hour vessel intelligence, answering service and cargo and vessel statistics, the Merchants Exchange also provides extensive association management services. Through its association management, the Merchants Exchange has 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 has gained direct experience in grant management and administration through participation as designated Fiduciary Agent and Direct Recipient for the Port Security Grant Program funds for the Columbia-Willamette-Snake River Port Area for the grant fiscal years 2007 through 2011. Since that time, we have demonstrated our knowledge and skill in grant management and administration with successful applications and awards to FY-2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 applicants. The Merchants Exchange is proud to partner with our members and many local organizations, providing comprehensive grant application and award process management and administration.

The Merchants Exchange continues to seek opportunities to serve its members and the maritime community as needs and government regulations change.

Membership

Board of Directors

Executive Director

Exchange Staff


Executive DirectorLiz Wainwright

Accounting DepartmentController: Chann Noun

Accounting Specialist & Grants Administrator: Katrina Dahlke

Administrative & Communications CenterCommunications & Administrative Services Manager: Robin Wright

Communications Specialist Lead: John Cordasco Communications Specialists: Rindy Primeau, Thomas Semrau, Samantha Steerman

Communications & Computer Systems Administrator: Jim HarrisonCommunications & Administrative Services Assistant: Emily Bamford

Executive Administrator: Bekah Canfield

Association Management

Clean Rivers CooperativeErnie Quesada, General Manager Carl Boelter, Assistant Manager

Curtis Cannizzaro, Administrative Coordinator

Columbia River Custom Brokers & Forwarders Assoc.Margerie Sedam, Association Administrator

Columbia River Shippers AssociationLiz Wainwright, Independent Administrator

Sue Blomgren, Account Representative Rachel Perry, Association Administrator

Columbia River Steamship Operators AssociationChann Noun, Association Accounting Administrator

Lower Columbia Region Harbor Safety CommitteeBekah Canfield, Association Administrator

Maritime Commerce ClubMargerie Sedam, Association Director

Rachel Perry, Association Administrator

Merchants Exchange Scholarship FundMargerie Sedam, Association Director

Rachel Perry, Association Administrator

Maritime Fire & Safety AssociationLiz Wainwright, Executive Director

Holly Robinson, Oil Spill Contingency Program ManagerCurtis Cannizzaro, Administrative & FPAAC Program Manager

Pacific Northwest Grain & Feed AssociationMargerie Sedam, Association Director

Working Waterfront CoalitionEllen Wax, Executive Director

Bekah Canfield, Association Administrator

Exchange Organization


2016 Board of Directors

Term expires (listed in parenthesis) in February of the given year

Garrett Costello (19) PresidentColumbia Grain, Inc.1300 SW Fifth Ave., 29th FloorPortland, OR 97201(503) [email protected]

Mike Morgan (17) TreasurerColumbia Export Terminal, LLC15660 North Lombard StreetPortland, Oregon 97203(503) [email protected]

Bart Goedhard (19)Ports America3211 West McGraw Street #99281Seattle, WA 98199(206) [email protected]

Sebastian Degens (17)Port of PortlandP.O. Box 3529Portland, OR 97208(503) [email protected]

Randy Click (19)ACGI Shipping Inc.801 C Street, Suite 200Vancouver, WA 98660360-735-9083; [email protected]

Kristin Meira (18)Pacific Northwest Waterways Association 516 SE Morrison St., Ste 1000Portland, OR 97214(503) 234-8551; fax (503) [email protected]

Chris Cummins (18)General Steamship Corporation3120 N.W. Harborside Drive, Suite 109Vancouver, WA 98660(360) [email protected]

Ken Anderson (18)Shaver Transportation Co.4900 NW Front Ave.Portland, OR 97210(503) [email protected]

Mark Jensen (18) SecretaryTEMCO800 N. River StreetPortland, OR 97227(651) [email protected]

Carl Bertapelle (17)Talon Marine Services, LLC2303 N Randolph Ave., Suite 4 Portland, OR 97227(503) [email protected]

Frank Burg (ex officio)President, Clean Rivers CooperativeOwens Corning11910 N.W. St. Helens RoadPortland, OR 97213(503) [email protected]

Richard Vincent (ex officio)President, Maritime Fire & Safety AssociationPort of PortlandP.O. Box 3529 Portland, OR 97208(503) [email protected]

Capt. Rick Gill (ex officio)Columbia River Pilots13225 N LombardPortland, OR 97203(503) [email protected]

Legal Counsel:Tyson CalvertLindsay Hart LLP1300 SW 5th Ave., Ste 3400 Portland, OR 97201-5640 (503) [email protected]


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 PortExecutive & Management

Finance & BudgetGrain

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 utilizes strategic planning. At the 2015 Annual Meeting, staff reported on the process of the 2010-2014 Strategic Plan, and the process began for the 2015-2019 Strategic Plan cycle. Details on the 2015-2019 strategic plan can be found on page 9 of the Annual Report.

2017 Board of Directors NomineesAgent Position: Carl Bertapelle, Talon Marine

Port Position: Todd Krout, Port of Vancouver USA Terminal Position: Mike Morgan, Columbia Export Terminals

Role of the Board


ACGI Shipping Company, Inc.

Advanced American Constructions, Inc.

Alexander Gow, Inc.

Anchorage Launch Service

Blue Water Shipping, Inc.

BST Associates

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

ICTSI Oregon, Inc.

Inchcape Shipping Services

Interocean Steamship Corporation

Jones Stevedoring Company

JR Simplot

JT Marine Inc.

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

Port of Portland

Membership


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

Western Bulk Chartering Seattle

Western Overseas Corporation

Wilhelmsen Ship Service, Inc.

Williams Frederickson, LLC

Membership

Welcome to our New Members!

Columbia Export Terminal15660 N. Lombard St.Portland, OR 97203

Western Bulk Chartering Seattle1001 4th Ave., Suite 4105

Seattle, WA 98154


Progress ReportFive-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.2016 Action Plan Highlights Include:

▪ Maritime Education Program- support the educational needs of members and community: Presented Shipping 101 to great success and launched Shipping 201. Development of further modules, including Shipping 202 (2017 launch) continues.

▪ Sustainability in Staffing & Succession Planning- support career development and plan for key staff positions: Completed organizational needs assessment and succession planning recommendations. Reported to Board. Contracted for annual pay and compensation study.

▪ Finance- financial sustainability and fiscal responsibility: Issued Financial Plan Guidance Document to provide historical perspective and serve as a resource to staff and board for financial management. Evaluated service fees during 2016 and adjusted for 2017.

▪ Customer Needs- enhance member outreach and service offering: Outlined customer needs plan. Redesigned newsletter, created member feature section and launched new publication platform, frequency and distribution model. Realized increased circulation and readership. Continued customer outreach with focus on Communication Center users.

▪ Marketing- membership and community engagement: Identified consultant with deep familiarity with the local maritime industry to support a thorough review of internal and external communications and to help establish priorities for tasks such as updating and improving the website, developing an overall media strategy, and creating a unified approach to all communications.

▪ Optimize the Board of Directors- enhance the Board experience and leverage members’ expertise: Gathered information regarding board make up and processes from other related associations, as well as surveying current and past board members and officers. Once finalized research phase, staff will provide recommendations to the Executive Director for presentation to the Executive and Management committee.

Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery PlanIn 2016, we continued our commitment to being prepared for disruptive emergency events. We conducted a Multi-Agency Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Communications Exercise; staff completed an after-action report, and started carrying out an action plan based on after-action recommendations from the exercise. Thanks to a Port Security Grant awarded in 2014, the Merchants Exchange retained the services of Ronin Security Solutions. We planned a multi-agency emergency communications exercise with participation from the following members: Columbia River Pilots, Columbia River Bar Pilots, General Steamship, Port of Vancouver USA, and U.S. Coast Guard Sector Columbia River. The exercise was successfully carried out March 10, 2016. An after-action session was held on April 28, 2016 and included members from the U. S. Coast Guard Sector Columbia River, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Schwabe

Public Face

Organizational Needs (Internal/External)

Development & Diversification of Revenue


Progress Report

Total Federal Contribution Local Match ContributionProject

Exercise of Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plan $50,000 $37,500 $12,500

Cyber Security Vulnerability Assessment & Mitigation $35,000 $26,250 $8,750

Port-Wide Risk Mitigation & Trade Resumption/Resiliency Plan Update

$190,000 $180,000$10,000 (In-Kind, Partial Cost-Share Waiver Received)

Williamson and Wyatt, Port of Vancouver, Louis Dreyfus Company, Interocean Steamship Corporation, Columbia Export Terminals, Columbia River Pilots, Columbia River Bar Pilots, Foss Maritime Company and the Maritime Fire and Safety Association. Based on the session results and report, the Business Continuity Plan we formed a multi-department work group to carry out an action plan to make the updates and improvements highlighted by the exercise.

Maritime Education ProgramWe are excited to see our commitment to providing industry education come to fruition in 2016 through Shipping 101: The Business of Shipping and the launch of Shipping 201: The Movement of a Ship. Shipping 101 was held on March 30, 2016. The course consisted of a full-day of presentations on: Columbia River History; Import and Export Facts & Commodities; River Infrastructure; Columbia River Ports & Terminals; Columbia River Treaty; Vessel Types & Classifications; Cargo Types; Key Shipping Terms & Documents; Required Parties; Potential Service Providers; Regulators, Regulation & Oversight; Safety, Environment & Security, and Industry Associations. Shipping 201 launched on November 3, 2016. The course was well attended, with 17 members and 2 non-members. Shipping 201 focused on the movement of a ship, bringing in 15 speakers from the maritime industry to present on: What does an Agent Do?; What is a Pilot?; Regulators & Remedies; Ship, Ocean-Going Barges & Tugs, Oh My!; Columbia River Tug & Barge Activity; and Maritime Insurance & Law. Additionally, participants from both seminars received the presentation in digital and print, supplemental resource materials and received a certificate of achievement. In response to the success, we will continue the education programs in 2017 with the launch of Shipping 202: The Movement of Cargo. Mark your calendars: Shipping 101: The Business of a Ship – April 5, 2017Shipping 201: The Movement of a Ship – May 25, 2017Shipping 202: The Movement of Cargo – November 2, 2017

Grant Administration ServicesIn 2007, the Exchange was appointed as the Fiduciary Agent for the DHS/FEMA Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) by the U. S. Coast Guard Sector Columbia River. The role of Fiduciary Agent afforded us the opportunity to work closely with many members as well as meet regional stakeholders. We’ve gained valuable experience in federal grant management and administration.Staff has taken the experience learned from PSGP grant administration and beginning in 2012 offered services to our members to support their grant application and award administration needs. In 2016 the Exchange secured $500,000 in Federal grant funds from the PSGP for the port area. 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.

Grant AwardsIn 2014, the Exchange was successful with its application to the DHS-FEMA for three (3) PSGP funded projects. The funding enabled the Exchange to accelerate identified needs which previously had no or minimal funding resource. All projects were successfully implemented in 2015, and were completed on time in August 2016.


Communications Center

The Merchants Exchange Communications Center is the maritime information center for the Lower Columbia and Willamette Rivers.

The Exchange operates a Communications Center 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 responsibilities, and help visiting vessels in ensuring a trouble-free arrival and stay in port.

Marine Intelligence ▪ 24/7 Operation - always available for our membership

▪ Tracking vessel movements between Astoria, OR and Portland, OR / Vancouver, WA

▪ Industry notification of ship arrivals, moves and departures

▪ Electronic filing of required documents with the USCG National Vessel Movement Center and U.S. Customs and Border Protection

▪ Coordinate filing of Ballast Water Reporting Forms for Oregon & Washington

▪ Monitoring & Response Coverage for Maritime Fire & Safety Association and Clean Rivers Cooperative

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

Reports ▪ Cargo statistics

▪ Vessel activity

▪ Specialized/customized


Maritime Intelligence

Merchants Exchange of Portland AIS Web Viewer & Reporting AIS Reports: available for members of the Merchants Exchange of Portland.

AIS Viewer Features: Zone alerts on entry and/or exit Alerts sent to email or phone Track vessels real-time View historical moves

Additional Features: Check vessel ETA Filter vessels by type View vessel information Additional user logins Manage user logins

Merchants Exchange of Portland AIS Web Viewer & Reporting


Year-End Statistics

2015Top 5 Vessel Agents (vessel calls) 2016 2015 RankTransmarine Navigation 367 295 1General Steamship 182 160 2Inchcape Shipping Service 116 117 4Wilhelmsen 111 146 3Bluewater Pacific 102 65 8

2015Top 5 Cargos (vessel calls) 2016 2015 RankGrain 550 424 1Autos 198 191 2Petrol Barge 139 156 3Logs 105 106 4Soda Ash 95 72 5

2015Grain Terminals (vessel calls) 2016 2015 RankEGT, LLC 118 78 4Kalama Export 111 110 1Temco (Kalama) 105 89 3United Grain Corp 103 100 2Columbia Export 84 49 5Temco (Portland) 22 25 6LD Commodities 6 14 7

Grain Autos Petrol Barge Logs Soda Ash

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Year-End Statistics

2015Top 5 Ship Types (vessel calls) 2016 2015 RankBulk Carrier 1002 887 1Vehicle Carrier 198 192 3Barge 174 195 2Tanker 78 81 4General Cargo 74 73 5

2015Vessel Calls by Port 2016 2015 RankPortland, OR 678 641 1Vancouver, WA 307 311 2Longview, WA 298 252 3Kalama, WA 239 215 4Astoria, OR 30 33 5Anchor Only 14 6 9Rainier, OR 10 12 6St. Helens, OR 5 6 7Clatskanie, OR 5 0 8

Cargo 2016Average Stay in Port DaysInactive/Repair 38Cement 17Grain 9Limestone 9Other 9Bentonite Clay 8Logs 8Research/Cable 8Metals & Ores 7Potash 7Petcoke 6Steel Products 6Soda Ash 5Chemicals 4Lumber & Wood Products 4Salt 4Windmills/Project 4Caustic Soda 2Containers 2Gypsum 2Petroleum 2Auto 1

Bulk Carrier Vehicle Carrier Barge Tanker General Cargo

20162015

Inactive/Repair38

Cement17

Grain9

Limestone9

Other9

Bentonite Clay8

Logs8

Research/Cable8

Metals & Ores7

Potash7

Petcoke6

Steel Products6

Soda Ash5

Chemicals4

Lumber & Wood Products4

Salt4

Windmills/Project4

Caustic Soda2

Containers2

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Petroleum2

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The Merchants Exchange has been heavily involved in Association Management for over 80 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.

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

Publications ▪ Brochures & Flyers ▪ Annual / Monthly / Special Reports ▪ Industry Newsletters ▪ Industry Directories

Event Planning ▪ Event service providers ▪ On-site Coordination

Associations

Association Management for Not-For-Profit Maritime Industry Associations

Clean Rivers Cooperative, Inc.Columbia River Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association, Inc.

Columbia River Shippers AssociationColumbia River Steamship Operators’ Association, Inc.

Lower Columbia Region Harbor Safety CommitteeMaritime Commerce Club, Columbia River

Maritime Fire & Safety AssociationMerchants Exchange Scholarship Fund

Pacific Northwest Grain & Feed Association, Inc.Working Waterfront Coalition

CURRENT ASSOCIATIONS:


Clean Rivers Cooperative, Inc. (CRC)Association President: Frank BurgOwens Corning Sales11910 NW St. Helens RoadPortland, OR 97231 (503) 273-1465 [email protected]

General Manager: Ernie Quesada Assistant Manager: Carl Boelter Administrative Coordinator: Curtis Cannizzaro

Clean Rivers Cooperative is an oil spill response 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. (CRCB&FA)Association President: Chuck Willis Seko Logistics 17949 NE Sandy BlvdPortland, OR 97230(503) [email protected]

Association Administrator: Margerie Sedam

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 27 full members (voting members that are employed in the business), 21 associate members (non-voting members that are involved in businesses relating to the brokerage business), and seven individual members.

Associations


Columbia River Shippers Association (CRSA)Association President: Teresa Feliu Dolan Designs 2730 NW Front Avenue Portland, OR 97210 (503) 220-0799 [email protected]

Account Representative: Sue BlomgrenAssociation Administrator: Rachel PerryIndependent 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 Executive Director: Kate Mickelson200 SW Market Street, Suite 190Portland, OR 97201 (503) [email protected]

Association 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: Fred Myer Port of Portland200 SW Market Street, Suite 190Portland, OR [email protected]

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.

At the National Harbor Safety Committee Conference, held in Portland in September 2016, Admiral Zukunft—Commandant of the United States Coast Guard, honored the Lower Columbia Region Harbor Safety Committee with the Harbor Safety Committee of the Year Award!

Maritime Commerce Club, Columbia River (MCC)Association President: Ken AndersonShaver Transportation Co.4900 NW Front AvePortland, OR 97210(503) [email protected]

Association Director: Margerie SedamAssociation Administrator: Rachel Perry

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: Richard VincentPort of Portland7200 NE Airport WayPortland, OR 97218(503) [email protected]

Executive Director: Liz WainwrightMFSA Administrative & FPAAC Program Manager: Curtis Cannizzaro Oil Spill Contingency Program Manager: Holly Robinson

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 Fund (MEX SF)Association President: David BoyajianSchwabe, Williamson & Wyatt1211 SW Fifth Avenue, Suite 1900Portland, OR 97204(503) [email protected]

Association Director: Margerie SedamAssociation Administrator: Rachel Perry

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: Tyler MusgraveEGT LLC101 SW Main StreetPortland, OR 97204 (503) [email protected]

Association Director: Margerie Sedam

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, and the Annual Convention.

Working Waterfront CoalitionAssociation Executive Director: Ellen Wax200 SW Market Street, Suite 190Portland, OR 97201 (503) [email protected]

Association Administrator: Bekah Canfield

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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