Ship Traffic Report for the first week of March
Ship Traffic Report 2/27 – 3/6
Ship Traffic Report 2/20 – 2/26
Ship Traffic Report for the last week of February
General Steamship Corporation is Hiring Vessel Manager / Boarding Agent
General Steamship Corporation is Hiring Vessel Manager / Boarding Agent The Vessel Manager is the main point of contact with the vessel’s Principal, the ship’s Master, officers, and crew and is responsible for assuring that all ship agency requirements associated
Port of Vancouver USA: Port of Vancouver Reopens Renovated Administrative Building and Commission Meeting Room
Port of Vancouver USA is a key Columbia River trade hub, supporting diverse cargo operations while investing in clean energy and sustainable port development.
Job Post: Merchants Exchange – Marine Maintenance Mechanic
Join Clean Rivers Cooperative as a Maintenance Mechanic – Marine and maintain vital oil spill response equipment. This role offers growth and training opportunities to become a Spill Response Manager.
The New York Times Article: At a Seattle Port Rocked by Tariffs, There Were 70 Jobs for 600 Workers
Fewer ships and fewer jobs at the Port of Seattle are pushing longshore workers—especially entry-level casuals—into years of uncertainty, raising doubts about the future of dock work amid tariffs and global trade shifts.
DredgeWire Article: Washington Senate Bill Would Block State Funding for Port Automation
Washington lawmakers are considering a bill that would permanently block public port funds from paying for fully automated container-handling equipment, drawing strong labor support and industry concern.
Oregon Container Terminal Article: Oregon Container Terminal Officially Opens
Oregon Container Terminal has officially launched at Portland’s Terminal 6, restoring Oregon’s only international container gateway and providing a stable, competitive shipping option for regional exporters and importers.
Oregonian Article: Interstate 5 Bridge Cost Update Delayed Until 2026, Awaiting Coast Guard
I-5 bridge replacement leaders now say an updated cost estimate won’t arrive until at least spring 2026, as they await a Coast Guard ruling on whether the new Columbia River span must include a costly movable section.
MARAD Announcement: PNW & AK: Opportunities- BUILD full NOFO Released- PIDP/Marine Highway Grant Updates
DOT has opened the FY 2026 BUILD grant competition, with applications due February 24, 2026, while ongoing port and marine highway grants and Washington State’s new Freight System Plan invite broader maritime and freight input.