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WorkBoat Article: USDOT Awards $136.8 Million to 12 Port Projects

USDOT awards $136.8 million to 12 port projects

The Port of Bellingham secures $23.5 million in federal BUILD funds to rebuild and modernize its North Pier shipping terminal.

Liam Kohns July 13, 2026July 13, 2026 Local News, News Read more

Container News Article: Port of Coos Bay Executes INFRA Grant for Pacific Coast Intermodal Port

Port of Coos Bay

The Port of Coos Bay has executed a US$25 million federal INFRA grant, matched by NorthPoint Development, to advance the Pacific Coast Intermodal Port. The combined US$50 million will fund permitting and engineering for the West Coast’s first ship-to-rail container gateway.

Dane Tiffany July 9, 2026July 9, 2026 Local News, National News, News Read more

Port of Portland Article: Port Approves Lease for $130 Million Logistics Center at PDX to Boost Job Creation and Economic Growth

Port of Portland West Logistics

The Port of Portland has approved a ground lease for a $130 million, 950,000-square-foot logistics hub at PDX projected to create over 500 permanent jobs.

Liam Kohns June 11, 2026June 11, 2026 Local News, News Read more

Columbia Gorge News Article: Port of Hood River announces bridge closure June 9 from 11 a.m. to approximately noon for vessel passage

Hood River Bridge

The Hood River-White Salmon Bridge will fully close to traffic June 9 from 11 a.m. to noon for a vessel lift.

Liam Kohns June 8, 2026June 8, 2026 Local News, News Read more

The Astorian Article: Port of Astoria oil spill spurs containment, cleanup process

Oil spill in Astoria

A failed legacy fuel line beneath Pier 2 sent bunker oil into the Columbia River, drawing a weekend-long Coast Guard and DEQ cleanup.

Liam Kohns June 3, 2026June 3, 2026 Local News, News Read more

WorkBoat Article: One-on-one with Glosten’s Morgan Fanberg

Glosten Building

Glosten CEO Morgan Fanberg says rebuilding U.S. commercial shipbuilding depends on investing in domestic naval architecture and the engineering talent behind it.

Liam Kohns June 2, 2026June 3, 2026 Local News, News Read more

KGW Article: Fleet Week ships arrive Tuesday; expect frequent and long bridge lifts

Fleet week 2026 in Portland OR

Navy, Coast Guard, and Royal Canadian Navy ships have arrived on Portland’s waterfront for Fleet Week, triggering a series of Willamette River bridge lifts.

Liam Kohns June 2, 2026June 4, 2026 Local News, News Read more

Port of Portland Article: Dredge Oregon launches 2026 season with a new tender, and for the first time uses renewable diesel

Dredging the Lower Columbia River

The Port of Portland’s Dredge Oregon launched its 2026 Lower Columbia River dredging season May 29, debuting a new tender — the Cowlitz — and running on R99 renewable diesel for the first time.

Liam Kohns June 1, 2026June 1, 2026 Local News, News Read more

Seaside Signal Article: Port of Astoria Approves ‘Master Lease’ for Waterfront Redevelopment

Port approves ‘master lease’ for waterfront redevelopment.

After five years of planning, the Port of Astoria has approved a 40-year master lease that finally puts its waterfront redevelopment into motion.

Liam Kohns May 29, 2026May 29, 2026 Local News, News Read more

Seaside Signal Article: Port of Astoria Approves ‘Master Lease’ for Waterfront Redevelopment

Port approves ‘master lease’ for waterfront redevelopment.

After five years of planning, the Port of Astoria has approved a 40-year master lease that finally puts its waterfront redevelopment into motion.

Liam Kohns May 26, 2026May 26, 2026 Local News, News Read more
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