The Port of Longview belongs to a number of associations that provide various benefits to the port industry. The Port of Longview maintains memberships in the following organizations. This list is not meant to be comprehensive and the port may maintain additional memberships not listed here.
American Association of Port Authorities
Founded in 1912, the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) is a trade association which represents more than 150 public port authorities in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean and Latin America. In addition, Association members include more than 300 sustaining and associate members -- firms and individuals with an interest in the seaports of the Western Hemisphere. AAPA is dedicated to serving deep draft public ports by enhancing port management professionalism, and advocating issues critical to public seaports.
AAPA promotes the common interests of the port community, and provides leadership on trade, transportation, environmental and other issues related to port development and operations. AAPA also works to educate the public, media, local, state and Federal legislators about the essential role ports play within the global transportation system.
American Ports Credit Association
The American Ports Credit Association (APCA) was established to improve the professionalism and consistency of credit, collections and financial professionals involved in the maritime industry. Members are given the opportunity to attend seminars and workshops that enhance their ability to effectively address credit and collection issues related to the Port industry. The APCA is industry specific to the Port community, and is inclusive of maritime, airports and landlord/lease operations. Over the years, the Association's conferences have provided a forum in which to share ideas and discuss issues and strategies related to the credit function.
American Wind Energy Association
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) is a national trade association that represents wind power plant developers, wind turbine manufacturers, utilities, consultants, insurers, financiers, researchers, and others involved in the wind industry -- one of the world's fastest growing energy industries. In addition, AWEA represents hundreds of wind energy advocates from around the world.
Association of Pacific Ports
The Association of Pacific Ports (APP) is a trade and information association founded in 1913 as the Association of Pacific and Far East Ports, for the purpose of promoting increased efficiency and effectiveness of the ports of the Pacific. The name, but not the objectives, was changed in 1934.
Programs of APP are aimed at enhancing the technical and governance expertise of commissioners and other port officials through meetings, educational seminars and the exchange of appropriate communications. These programs are also pertinent to the needs of ports’ management and technical staff.
Columbia River Channel Coalition
The Columbia River Channel Coalition provides information to elected officials and community leaders to help build regional and national consensus for the Columbia River Channel Deepening Project. There are no dues; supporters are asked to make this project part of their public affairs agenda and advocate for it with elected officials. Our list of Supporting Organizations is shared with elected officials and members of Congress. Our actions are guided by our Leadership Advisory Council.
Cowlitz Economic Development Council
The Cowlitz Economic Development Council (CEDC) supports business expansion and retention through strategic alliances and strong community support. Serving Cowlitz County since 1979, CEDC is a proactive, results-oriented public/private partnership working with over 260 associates to assist businesses to relocate or expand in Cowlitz County. CEDC promotes job creation and investment while maintaining the county's exceptional environment and high quality of life.
The CEDC offers businesses one point of contact for serving their needs in site location and acquisition, business data and demographics, and process facilitation. Through visionary thinking and strategic relationships, CEDC delivers quick and efficient business relocations and expansions.
Cowlitz Wahkiakum Council of Governments
The Cowlitz Wahkiakum Council of Governments is a voluntary association of general and special purpose governments and agencies in the lower Columbia region. Its members are served by providing a regional forum to address issues of mutual interest and concern, develop recommendations and provide a wide variety of technical and contractual services. Its purpose is to efficiently utilize resources so as to yield long term benefits that enhance the quality of life for the communities and region.
Kelso/Longview Chamber of Commerce
The Kelso/Longview Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary organization of business and professional people working to advance local, commercial, industrial and civic development in the Kelso Longview area. It provides valuable networking opportunities and a profitable outlet to market business positions in the community.
Northwest Marine Terminal Association
The Northwest Marine Terminal Association is a voluntary association of deepwater ports and marine terminal operators in Oregon and Washington.
The Northwest Marine Terminal Association has operated continuously since 1939, under an Agreement approved by the Federal Maritime Commission subject to provisions of Section 15 of the Shipping Act of 1916, the Shipping Act of 1984 and more recently the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 1998.
The Ocean Shipping Reform Act continues the basic principles of anti-trust immunity for certain rate setting and other collective practices.
The provisions of the Northwest Marine Terminal Association Agreement provide ample authority for the thirteen member ports to set uniform rates, establish consistent rules and practices, exchange relevant information, and pursue cooperative ventures.
Pacific Northwest Waterways Association
The Pacific Northwest Waterways Association (PNWA) advocates for federal policy in support of regional economic development. We represent multiple industries and both the public and private sectors. Members include public ports, navigation, transportation, international trade, agriculture, forest products, energy and local government interests in Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington.
PNWA was founded in 1934, and immediately led the way for Congressional authorization and funding to build the locks and dams on the Columbia and Snake Rivers. In 1971 we expanded, adding Puget Sound and coastal members to provide a comprehensive regional perspective. Today PNWA works with the U.S. Congress, federal agencies and regional decision leaders on transportation, trade, energy and environmental policy.
Pacific Northwest International Trade Association
Founded in 1982, the Pacific Northwest International Trade Association (PNITA) is a private, non-profit trade association committed to promoting international trade throughout the Pacific Northwest region. Today, PNITA represents leading corporations and small businesses located in Oregon, Idaho, and Washington State. Our members are exporters and importers in the fields of agriculture, manufacturing, and the service sectors.
Throughout its history, PNITA has supported an open trading system including the enforcement of US trade laws that protect against predatory dumping and aggressive export subsidies employed by some of our trading partners. We have also worked closely with elected state and federal representatives to advocate for our members on trade interests of regional significance. These efforts include pursuing sound international tax policies, investing in the region’s transportation network, and promoting greater awareness and understanding of how trade benefits the economy and the community.
The Merchants Exchange
The Merchants Exchange is the Maritime Communications Hub for the Columbia River providing vital services to both on water and shore side users of the waterway system. These services are available to all members on a fee based system and include but are not limited to the following: vessel intelligence; radio links; email, telex and fax service; answering service; mobile phone and pager rentals; association management and newsletters.
Washington Council on International Trade
For almost three decades, the Washington Council on International Trade (WCIT) has been advocating on the benefits of a flourishing trade base.
The Council is a non-profit association of businesses, consular groups, academia, and private individuals. WCIT provides trade awareness on key federal and state trade-related issues. The Council is a well-known and highly respected resource for elected representatives, the media, educators and community groups.
Washington Public Ports Association
The Washington Public Ports Association (WPPA) is a nonprofit corporation established in 1961 to promote the interests of the port community through intergovernmental relationships between its member ports and other federal, state and local agencies, including the State Legislature. WPPA is recognized by the Legislature as the organizing agency for coordinating and harmonizing programs and operations of its member districts, and for submitting recommendations to the Governor and the Legislature.(Ch.53.06RCW)
The Association serves as the hub that networks all ports in a cooperative effort to share information and address issues such as our global economy, international trade and regional economic development. WPPA provides leadership on trade, freight mobility, environmental concerns and other issues related to port development, management and operation. The full-time WPPA staff of six supports tremendous participation in its activities by commissioners and staff of our port districts. |
