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Port Re:Port 2012

Thanks to everyone who attended this year's Port Re:Port. We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did! If you weren't able to join us, please click here for all the exciting information that was presented during this special centennial event.

Port 2012 Quick Facts

Download a PDF of the port's 2012 Quick Facts.

Economic Impact Study

Approximately every five years, the port commissions an economic impact study to measure its economic influence in Clark County and the entire Pacific Northwest. The studies assist port commissioners and executives in planning the port's future. Follow this link to read the studies.

Commission Input

An essential part of the commissioners’ decision-making process is public input.  A public comment period is included as part of all regularly scheduled commission meetings which are held twice a month, and written comments submitted by mail or email are always welcome.  For comments specific to the commission policies and decisions the commission email address is:  povcommissioners@portvanusa.com.

Commission Meetings

Regular meetings of the Board of Commissioners are scheduled for the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, beginning at 9:30 a.m. in the Commission Room at the port’s administrative offices, 3103 NW Lower River Road, Vancouver.  Click here for commission agendas & minutes.

WVFA Sneak Peek Video

Interested in seeing what the largest capital project in the port’s history will look like when complete in 2017?  Then follow this link for a look into the future of the West Vancouver Freight Access project.  Travel begins at what will be the new rail entrance to the port near the city of Vancouver’s waterfront redevelopment project and continues west to the recently completed $15 million loop track at Terminal 5.  In between, you’ll see the significant rail improvements that will

CVTV

Click here to view Port of Vancouver public meetings on CVTV.org

Port of Vancouver USA welcomes the M/V K. Neptune on her maiden voyage

Submitted by webmaster on Wed, 05/02/2012 - 15:44
05/02/2012

VANCOUVER, Wash.—The Port of Vancouver USA welcomed the M/V K. Neptune commanded by Capt. Valdehueza of the Philippines, on her maiden voyage to the United States on April 18, 2012.

Valdehueza and his 22-member Philippian crew were welcomed to Vancouver by Jason Lee, port captain for SK Shipping, Nino Benedetti, superintendent for Jones Stevedoring, as well as Phil Brotherton, regional general manager and Rocky Richards on behalf of Transmarine Navigation Corp., the agent for the vessel.

Welcome to the port of possibility

The Port of Vancouver USA is a multi-purpose port authority located in Vancouver, Washington along the banks of the Columbia River and has much to offer companies looking to expand or relocate in the Pacific Northwest.

The port has over 600 acres available for expansion and development of heavy and light industry, manufacturing, distribution warehousing, research and business-park uses. The port also has versatile cargo handling facilities, a skilled labor force, personal customer service, and extensive transportation networks.

Public Centennial Tours

Come take a behind-the-scenes look at your local port. Public tours are held for anyone interested in seeing first hand, how a port works. We are now taking reservations for the May 17 evening tour at 5:30 p.m. To learn more about port tours click here.

Remaining 2012 tour dates:

  • May 17 at 5:30 p.m.
  • June 23 at 11 a.m. family tour
  • July 21 at 11 a.m.
  • Sept. 20 at 5:30 p.m.
  • Oct. 18 at noon


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