Frequently Asked Questions about the Port of Longview. Please make use of these links for fastest service.
CARGO AND SHIP QUESTIONS
What are cargo loading/unloading hours?
What ships are in?
Do truck drivers need to make an appointment for dropping off cargo?
COMMISSIONER AND MEETING QUESTIONS
When are the Commission Meetings?
Are Commission Meetings open to the public?
How do I get on a list to receive notices and agendas?
Which district do the Commissioners represent?
When do Commissioner's terms expire?
EMPLOYMENT QUESTIONS
Can I get a job at the Port of Longview?
FINANCIAL QUESTIONS
Can I get a copy of the Annual Report?
LOCATION QUESTIONS
How do I get to the Port of Longview?
TAXATION QUESTIONS
Why does the Port collect taxes?
How much does the Port collect?
What are taxes used for?
TOUR QUESTIONS
How do I arrange a Port tour?
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CARGO AND SHIP QUESTIONS
What are cargo loading/unloading hours?
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
What ships are in?
Ship Schedule - daily update of cargo vessels.
Cruise Schedule- daily update of cruise vessels.
Do truck drivers need to make an appointment for dropping off cargo?
It depends upon the type of cargo. Contact a logistics specialist. Top
COMMISSIONER AND MEETING QUESTIONS
When are the Commission Meetings?
Minutes and Agendas - Commission meetings are generally held on the second Tuesday of each month, at 2:00 p.m., at the Port offices. However, there are instances when the commission meetings are moved to the third Tuesday of the month, or to some other day that may be decided upon by the Commissioners and Port staff. Notices listing the date, time and location of all commission meetings will be posted on the Port's website and faxed to those individuals on the notice list in advance of any commission meeting.
Are Commission Meetings open to the public?
Minutes and Agendas - Yes, the public is invited to attend.
How do I get on a list to receive notices and agendas?
Meeting Notices - The Port's Executive Assistant maintains the list of individuals who have requested to receive notice of commission meetings. If you would like to be placed on the notice list, please contact the Port's Executive Assistant, in writing, and ask to be placed on the notice list. As all notices are sent out via facsimile, it will be necessary to provide your fax number as well.
Which district do the Commissioners represent?
Commissioners & Governance - District #1 is represented by Commissioner Darold Dietz; District #2 is represented by Commissioner Dan Buell, and District #3 is represented by Commissioner Bob Bagaason.
When do Commissioner's terms expire?
Commissioners & Governance - District #1 position (currently held by Darold Dietz) expires December 31, 2009. District #2 position (currently held by Dan Buell) expires December 31, 2011. District #3 position (currently held by Walt Barham) expires December 31, 2007. Top
EMPLOYMENT QUESTIONS
Can I get a job at the Port of Longview?
Employment - Openings will be posted here. Top
FINANCIAL QUESTIONS
Can I get a copy of the Annual Report?
Financial Reports - Annual Reports are available as downloadable Adobe Acrobat Reader files. Top
LOCATION QUESTIONS
How do I get to the Port of Longview?
Location and Driving Directions Top
TAXATION QUESTIONS
Why does the Port collect taxes?
Taxation - In 1911 the Legislature authorized citizens to form port districts and implement an annual property tax levy of $2 per $1,000 of assessed value of taxable property within the district.
Since 1911 the Legislature has reduced the annual property tax authorization for port districts to $0.45 per $1,000 of assessed value of taxable property within the district.
How much does the Port collect?
Taxation - The Port tax levy is currently 45 cents per $1,000 of assessed value of taxable property. The average Port District taxpayer pays $67.50 in taxes to the Port for a home valued at $150,000. The Port tax levy consists of approximately 3 percent of the total annual taxes collected by Cowlitz County.
What are taxes used for?
Taxation - Tax levy funds are used for capital facilities improvements such as docks, warehouses, cranes and transportation infrastructure and repayment of general obligation bond debt. These improvements are designed to produce more tonnage, more ship calls and more economic activity in the Port District community, directly and indirectly benefitting taxpayers in the form of jobs and commerce. Top
TOUR QUESTIONS
How do I arrange a Port tour?
Tours - To schedule a tour, contact the Communications/Public Affairs department.
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