Category: News Releases

Port commission workshop postponed

Overview of environmental permitting process for proposed crude oil facility will be rescheduled VANCOUVER, Wash. – Due to a last minute scheduling conflict, the commission workshop on the environmental permitting process for a proposed crude oil facility at the Port of Vancouver has been postponed. Originally planned for this coming Tuesday, May 28, the workshop… Read more »

Commission to Meet Tuesday with Workshop on Marine Safety

VANCOUVER, Wash. –The Port of Vancouver USA Board of Commissioners will meet Tuesday, May 14, to attend to routine port business, including the approval of minutes and the payment of vouchers. Open session begins at 9:30 a.m. in the Commission Room at the port’s administrative building located at 3103 NW Lower River Road, Vancouver. Immediately… Read more »

Port of Vancouver USA welcomes the Saga Fjord on her maiden voyage

VANCOUVER, Wash.—The Port of Vancouver USA welcomed the Saga Fjord commanded by Capt. K. K. Chandnani of India on her maiden voyage to the United States on April 28, 2013. This is the captain’s 15th maiden voyage over the course of his career, and we wish him well as he celebrates his birthday this week…. Read more »

Port Report Celebrates Connections

Connections matter at the Port of Vancouver USA; and that was the theme for this year’s sold-out Port Report. The annual state-of-the-port event was held on Thursday, April 25, at the Red Lion Hotel Vancouver at the Quay, 100 Columbia Street, Vancouver. Following remarks by Commission President Jerry Oliver to a crowd of more than… Read more »

Port Pursues Strategic Property

VANCOUVER, Wash. – Port of Vancouver USA announced today that the port’s CEO Todd Coleman has signed a letter of intent with Moorage 5 Properties and Hickey Family Company for the purchase of approximately 94 acres of heavy industrial property. Identified as “strategic property for our future development,” by Commission President Jerry Oliver during today’s… Read more »

Port of Vancouver USA Welcomes M/V N Schelde on her Maiden Voyage

VANCOUVER, Wash.—The Port of Vancouver USA welcomed the M/V N Schelde commanded by Capt. M.S. Nasoordeen of Sri Lanka on her maiden voyage to the United States on April 17, 2013. The 21 diverse crew members range in age from 23 years  to 59 years, and are from Bulgaria, China, Kiribati, Myanmar, Poland, Sri Lanka… Read more »

Tesoro and Savage Announce Joint Venture to Construct and Operate Crude-by-Rail Unloading and Marine Loading Facility at Port of Vancouver USA

Provides substantial economic benefits to the local community Supports energy independence by facilitating transportation of North American crude to West Coast refineries Combines capabilities, experience and resources of partners with strong safety and environmental commitments Advances Port of Vancouver’s strategic diversification and development goals  Vancouver, Wash. – April 22, 2013 – Tesoro Corporation (“Tesoro”) and… Read more »

Port of Vancouver USA welcomes the M/V N Schelde on her maiden voyage

VANCOUVER, Wash.—The Port of Vancouver USA welcomed the Maltese M/V N Schelde commanded by Capt. M.S. Nasoordeen of Sri Lanka on her maiden voyage to the United States on April 17, 2013. The 21 diverse crew members range in age from 23 years  to 59 years, and are from Bulgaria, China, Kiribati, Myanmar, Poland, Sri… Read more »

Port Commission Shares a Review of 2012 During Annual Forum

As part of this year’s Commission Forum, port officials shared a review of port performance in 2012, including a look back on port revenue generation. Following on the heels of an exceptional year in 2011, port revenue continued to follow an upward trend established over the past decade. Although a 12 percent decrease from 2011,… Read more »

Port to Hold Annual Commission Forum Feb. 26

VANCOUVER, Wash. – Port of Vancouver Commissioners will host their annual Commission Forum on Tuesday, Feb. 26, from 1 – 2 p.m. The discussion of how global trade, industry and transportation investments at the port result in jobs and economic benefits for Clark County will be streamed live on Clark-Vancouver Television (CVTV). Also included in… Read more »