Online Webinar Series
October 2023
Wednesdays 10 am - 12 pm
October 4
October 11
October 18
October 25
We provide an overview of the business of shipping on the Columbia River. The class explores the history of the River, the infrastructure, ports and terminals, and the economic impact of the imports and exports to this region. Furthermore, we review the types of vessels that travel the River and introduce the maritime industry parties and their essential roles to shipping.
Shipping 101 is the the first course in the Shipping Education Series! Courses can be taken in any order, and are designed for both new and experienced Maritime industry professionals.
This is a continuing education course for professional development presented by industry subject matter experts.
Agenda
SESSION 1
Wednesday, October 4 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Introduction and Welcome
Mary Wiley, Merchants Exchange
Merchants Exchange and Marine Operations Svs
Maritime Industry Trade Associations
– Curtis Cannizzaro, Merchants Exchange
Columbia River History
Columbia River Ports and Terminals
– Rob Rich, Shaver Transportation
SESSION 2
Wednesday, Oct 11 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Introduction and Welcome
Mary Wiley, Merchants Exchange
Key Shipping Terms and Documents
– Tina Lyons, Double River Forwarding
Regulators and Regulations
– Tom Griffitts, Oregon Board of Maritime Pilots (OBMP)
SESSION 3
Wednesday, October 18 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Introduction and Welcome,Mary Wiley, Merchants Exchange
Columbia River Imports/Exports and the Economy
Columbia River Infrastructure and Treaty
– Neil Maunu, Pacific Northwest Waterways Association
SESSION 4
Wednesday, October 25 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Introduction and Welcome,Mary Wiley, Merchants Exchange
Involved Parties and Potential Parties
– Ion Badea, Norton Lilly
Cargo Categories and Modes of Transportation
– Michael Richards, Port of Portland
Registration
Please RSVP by October 3, 2022, to be registered for this four part series. No cancellations or refunds after October 4, 2022. Substitutions permitted.
Webinar Cost: $150 : Members $200 : Non-Members
Your reservation package includes:
– Four (4) ONLINE classes in 2-hour sessions for 8.0 hours of instruction.
– Taught live by industry subject matter experts.
– Access to recordings of each class for the following four weeks.
– A digital student guide with all presentation materials (in PDF).
– Certificate upon completion.
This course is for professional development and is not certified by an accrediting organization. Please consult with your accrediting organization to confirm if this course will be accepted for continuing education units (CEUs). CEUs are issued at 1.0 CEU per 1.0 hour of professional development activity.
Contact
For more information on this or other Shipping Education Series classes, please contact: Mary Wiley, wiley@pdxmex.com