Industry Outreach & Education
Industry Outreach
We are active community members supporting our members and stakeholders. We participate in the Captain of the Port breakfast, present at CRSOA luncheons, members of the AMSC, LCRHSC and attend OBMP meetings… amongst many other things… we are very proud of our community support and involvement.
Shipping Education Series
We are most proud of the development (with significant member/industry input) of our Maritime Educational Series. In 2015, in response to the maritime community’s desire to enhance understanding of the Columbia River Marine Transportation System, we developed this program. Our goals are to provide quality informational content to explain industry resources, identity regional maritime and intermodal stakeholders and build a stronger community awareness.
Merchants Exchange Scholarship Fund
The Merchants Exchange offers a Scholarship to support the educational goals of students seeking careers in the maritime trade industry. We believe in strengthening the maritime industry through education and engagement.
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Shipping 101: The Business of Shipping
We provide an overview of the business of shipping on the Columbia River. The class will explore the history of the River, the infrastructure, ports and terminals, and the economic impact of the imports and exports to this region. Furthermore, we will review the types of vessels that travel the River and introduce the maritime industry parties and their essential roles to shipping.
Shipping 201: The Movement of a Ship
We look at the business of shipping from the perspective of the ship, exploring the requirements and regulation of a ship and the important roles agents, pilots, regulatory agencies, insurance and laws play in enabling a ship to move from port to port.
Shipping 202: The Movement of Cargo
We look at the business of shipping from the perspective of the cargo. We will detail the types of cargo, labor demands, and various forms of transportation from rail, barge, to pipeline as well as, present the needs of supply chain, logistics, and regulatory compliance as it effects the economy of the Columbia River.
Shipping 301: The Marine Highway
We look at the maritime highway of the Columbia River. Presenting information on the infrastructure, operations, maintenance and navigation of the Columbia and Snake River system.
Continuing education courses for professional development presented by industry subject matter experts during eight (8) hours of instruction.