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Columbia River Steamship Operators' Association, Inc.

Proudly Serving Ocean Shipping Interests calling in the Oregon and Southwest Washington areas since 1922 CRSOA was established in 1922.

Its area of influence includes the ports and waterways serving Oregon, southern Washington, and Idaho. It was originally named the Portland Steamship Operators Association and continued as such until 1994 when the name was changed to reflect a broader venue. Its area of influence includes all the major ports and waterways in the state of Oregon, Southern Washington and Idaho. The Columbia River is the predominant waterway in the region served by the Association. CRSOA was a major force behind the “Inland Empire” vision for linking Columbia River ports to the international trading community in the 1930’s. It supported construction of the locks and dams that made possible navigation eastward over more than 500 miles of river to Lewiston, Idaho and enabled the important interdependency objectives of hydropower, flood control, and “the greening of the desert” to be made real. It was one of the founders of the Maritime Fire and Safety Association in 1984 and played a major role in expanding MFSA to include oil and hazardous material spill prevention, response, and mitigation in the early 1990’s. CRSOA played a major role in keeping the Columbia River open during the “1996 Flood of the Century,” and played an even more important role in keeping the Columbia-Snake River System competitive during the extreme low water conditions that prevailed during the August-September time frames in 2000 and 2001. CRSOA also led the industry in the Columbia River Region’s response to the 9-11 “Attack on America” and established the Regional Maritime Security Coalition to bring Federal aid to the region for meeting national security mandates and to keep the region competitive in the post-9-11 international trading environment.

10/27/2026

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative publishes Request for Comments on Further Suspension of Section 301 Action: China's Targeting of the Maritime, Logistics, and Shipbuilding Sectors for Dominance

Comment deadline: October 30, 2026, 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time:
To be assured of consideration, submit written comments regarding the proposed modification of the action by this date.

To allow for further negotiation with China regarding the acts, policies, and practices at issue in this investigation, the U.S. Trade Representative (Trade Representative) is proposing to modify the action taken in this investigation to further suspend that action for two months, through January...

10/26/2026

More great news for Portland's maritime industry!

Vigor Marine has been awarded a $42.8 million U.S. Navy contract for the overhaul and drydocking of the USNS *Henry J. Kaiser*, a Military Sealift Command replenishment oiler.

The 120-day project will take place entirely in Portland, highlighting the region's ship repair capabilities and the important role our local maritime workforce plays in supporting the U.S. Navy's fleet.

Congratulations to the team at Vigor Marine!

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Vigor Marine LLC has been awarded a $42.8 million U.S. Navy contract to perform a scheduled overhaul and drydocking of the Military Sealift Command replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser.

10/23/2026

"Congressional scrutiny of the Trump administration’s Jones Act waiver is growing, with Rep. Salud Carbajal (D-Calif.) demanding answers about whether foreign vessels operating in domestic U.S. trades are complying with immigration, tax and maritime laws.

In an October 16 letter to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, first reported Monday by Bloomberg Government, Carbajal raised concerns about the administration’s oversight of the waiver, particularly following reports that foreign-flagged tankers had transported millions of dollars worth of petroleum products between U.S. ports without making required disclosures.

The letter follows reporting by gCaptain in September that identified evidence of 14 previously unreported domestic tanker voyages, plus a possible 15th, expanding on an earlier Bloomberg Government investigation that found at least a dozen foreign vessels had moved more than $40 million in petroleum products without appearing in the Maritime Administration’s (MARAD) public waiver records."

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By Mike Schuler Congressional scrutiny of the Trump administration’s Jones Act waiver is growing, with Rep. Salud Carbajal (D-Calif.) demanding answers about whether foreign vessels operating in domestic U.S. trades are complying with immigration, tax and maritime laws. In an October 16 letter to ...

10/23/2026

"After a rocky September, market conditions for U.S. wheat producers were no kinder heading into October, as prices extended a steady march lower from three-year highs notched late this summer.

Is the market anywhere near a bottom? That’s an open question, but the recent trend has been clear. Amid sagging exports and slumping corn and soybean prices, wheat appears to have few bullish friends. Recent USDA data added pressure. But long-term upside potential remains. Here’s a brief rundown of recent market factors:

Exports have been dismal, with little benefit from Black Sea disruptions. In its Supply and Demand update Oct. 9, USDA lowered its estimate for 2026-27 U.S. wheat exports by 25 million bushels to 750 million bushels, down 17% from 2025-26 and the second-lowest annual total since 1971-72. Exports of hard red winter wheat have been particularly weak, with production shrinking to six-decade lows in the wake of last year’s Plains drought."

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War-driven rally to three-year highs largely evaporates as many global buyers avoid U.S. wheat. Prices fall on weak exports and ample global supply.

10/22/2026

The House voted 214-208 on Sept. 16 to approve a Congressional Review Act resolution that would overturn federal authorization of California’s Commercial Harbor Craft emissions requirements. H.J

10/21/2026

The Oregon International Port of Coos Bay received $204.8 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation to build rail infrastructure for a planned international container terminal on Oregon's South Coast.

10/19/2026

The Pacific Northwest Waterways Association (PNWA) is pleased to announce its newly elected officers for 2026–2027, selected during the October 15 Annual Membership Meeting in Vancouver, WA.

Please join us in congratulating our new leadership team!

President: Patrick Harbison, Port of Kalama, WA

Vice President: Kayla Dunlap, Port of Grays Harbor, WA

Treasurer: Scott Corbitt, Port of Lewiston, ID

We also extend our sincere appreciation to Paula Miranda, Port of Newport, for her dedicated leadership and service as PNWA President. We look forward to her continued involvement as Past President.

Additionally, we are pleased to welcome Leslie Druffel, The McGregor Company, as an At-Large Member of the Executive Committee.

Congratulations to our leadership team! We look forward to another successful year of collaboration, advocacy, and advancing the interests of Pacific Northwest waterways and the communities they serve.

Address

200 SW Market Street, Ste 190
Portland, OR
97201

Website

http://www.crsoa.net/

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