Mary Wiley

Table of Contents U.S. State Department Visits with PNWA The U.S. State Department paid a visit to the Pacific Northwest this past week, spending time with PNWA members and staff as part of an effort to better understand the Columbia River system and the communities and industries that depend on it. Leading the visit was […]

Table of Contents Ports Host Tour for FMC Commissioner Commissioner Max Vekich and Counsel Cory Cinque of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) visited the Pacific Northwest for several days and made the most of their time. The Port of Portland hosted a meeting with the FMC, Oregon Container Terminal, ILWU, and PNWA to discuss current

Table of Contents Call for Nominations 2026–2027 Officers & Executive Committee: PNWA is now accepting nominations for the 2026–2027 Officers and Executive Committee. We encourage members to nominate colleagues who demonstrate leadership, commitment to the maritime industry, and a passion for advancing PNWA’s mission. Serving on the Executive Committee is an excellent opportunity to help

Table of Contents 2026 PNWA Summer Conference The 2026 PNWA Summer Conference was held June 16–18 in Newport, Oregon, bringing together 132 attendees from across the Pacific Northwest maritime, transportation, and natural resource sectors. The conference featured a robust agenda with presentations from leadership of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, including the Northwestern Division and

Table of Contents Port of Anacortes Centennial PNWA congratulates the Port of Anacortes on celebrating 100 years of economic development, job creation, and environmental stewardship. As part of its Centennial celebration, the Port commemorated its rich history and working waterfront through a special film highlighting the voices of the community and maritime industry. LEARN MORE:

Table of Contents Mission to Washington House and Senate Days NWC & PNWA Joint Summit Thank you to the nearly 75 PNWA members who participated in the 2026 Mission to Washington, D.C. It was a fast-paced and highly productive week focused on advancing priorities important to the Pacific Northwest maritime and trade community. The week

Table of Contents AWO Pacific Region Annual Meeting PNWA Executive Director Neil Maunu participated in the American Waterways Operators (AWO) Pacific Region Annual Meeting held on March 10 in Vancouver, Washington. The meeting brought together AWO members from across the region to discuss key maritime issues, including current advocacy priorities and evolving regulatory developments impacting

Table of Contents AAPA Legislative Summit PNWA’s Executive Director, Neil Maunu, attended AAPA’s Legislative Summit. It was a great event to connect with port members from across the nation – especially those PNWA members in attendance! Neil and PNWA members heard from several members of congress, including Rep Glusenkamp Perez and Rep Hoyle. The FMC

Table of Contents WMF Maritime Day The Pacific Northwest Waterways Association (PNWA) was honored to participate in Washington Maritime Day 2026 in Olympia. Our Executive Director, Neil Maunu, joined a robust delegation of PNWA members and industry partners to ensure the voice of the maritime community resonated throughout the halls of the State Capitol. This

Table of Contents Idaho Wheat Commissions & Nebraska Wheat Board, Growers Tours PNWA presented during the first week of January to the Idaho Wheat Commission and the Nebraska Wheat Board as part of a Portland transportation and export tour organized in partnership with the Wheat Marketing Center. Both tours were structured as lunch-and-learn sessions hosted