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.

VANCOUVER, Wash. – Port of Vancouver USA representatives and other special guests climbed 100 feet to the top deck of the M/V Rigel Leader on the port’s 100-year anniversary to welcome the ship, commanded by Capt. David Mammen Cherian of India, on her maiden voyage to the United States on April 6, 2012.

Baker, Paulson deliver “A Century of Possibilities” at 2012 Port Re:Port

VANCOUVER, Wash. – The Port of Vancouver has reason to celebrate, and that's the message that was delivered at today’s sold-out Port Re:Port. With the theme, “A Century of Possibilities,” the port looked back on a healthy 2011, reporting steady cargo volumes, new port tenants, increased operating income – and a bright future.

Port of Vancouver to host annual Port Re:Port on April 6

VANCOUVER, Wash. – The Port of Vancouver USA is celebrating “A Century of Possibilities,” which will be the theme for this year’s 2012 Port Re:Port.  This year’s event will be held – to the date – on the port’s 100th anniversary, celebrating the establishment of the Port of Vancouver USA on April 6, 1912.

The annual state-of-the port event is scheduled to begin at 7:30 a.m., Friday, April 6, at the Red Lion Hotel Vancouver at the Quay (100 Columbia Street, Vancouver).

Port of Vancouver to hold public tour

VANCOUVER, Wash. -- The Port of Vancouver will hold a Centennial Public Tour on Thursday, February 23 at noon. This will be the first tour taking place during the port’s 2012 centennial year. The unique opportunity allows visitors to indulge in 100 years of port history by participating in trivia, asking questions, and seeing port facilities first-hand.

VANCOUVER, Wash. -- The Port of Vancouver USA launched its Centennial website today in an effort to share its history with the local community in an informative and interactive environment.

Founded on April 6, 1912, the port has served as a global gateway for the past century – creating jobs and economic growth through leadership, stewardship, and partnership in marine and industrial development. The website, themed “A Century of Possibilities,” was created in addition to the port’s current website, highlighting the port’s first 100 years.

The Port of Vancouver USA Board of Commissioners will meet Tuesday, November 8, to attend to five action items, including the proposed approval of the port's 2012 budget. Open session will begin at 9:30 a.m., in the Commission Room at the port's administrative office, located at 3103 NW Lower River Road, Vancouver.

A public hearing on the port's proposed $84,658,374 budget for 2012 will be held as part of Tuesday's meeting.

The Port of Vancouver USA will hold its annual Commissioner Forum to discuss a variety of port-related topics, including new business occurring at the port and the associated job creation, on Tuesday, November 15, at 2 p.m. in the Commission Room at the port's administrative building, located at 3101 NW Lower River Road, Vancouver.  The public is welcome. 

VANCOUVER, Wash. -- The Port of Vancouver USA announced today  that overall job numbers tied to port activities increased slightly over the past five years despite the struggling economy. According to a recently completed economic impact study, job growth linked to an increase in the port's marine business made up for a slight decrease in jobs associated with the port's industrial tenants and customers.

Total number of jobs directly generated by port marine and industrial activities in 2010 was 2,337; a small gain over 2,268 direct jobs in 2005.

VANCOUVER, Wash. — The Port of Vancouver USA welcomed the M/V Queen Asia, commanded by Capt. Alfredo Coste Jr. on her maiden voyage to the United States on October 6, 2011.

Coste and his 18-member crew were welcomed to Vancouver by John Lindgren, production manager for United Grain Corp.; Jason Eeds and Rocky Richards, vessel agents for Transmarine Navigation, Mike Hanley, superintendent for Jones Stevedoring Company and port representatives Mike Schiller, Mark Newell, Tim Henkle, John Won and Debbie Taylor.