Maritime Organizations
Columbia River Propeller Club
Columbia River Pilots
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Columbia River Bar Pilots
Columbia River Channel Coalition
Maritime Fire and Safety Association
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Northwest Marine Terminal Association
Columbia River Maritime Museum
United States Coast Guard
Columbia River Steamship Operators' Association
The Port of Longview belongs to a number of associations that provide a variety of 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.
Founded in 1912, the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) is a trade association that 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 following about the essential role ports play within the global transportation system:
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) is a national trade association that represents:
Visit the American Wind Energy Association website.
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 Pacific's ports. The group's name was changed in 1934.
APP programs 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.
Visit the Association of Pacific Ports website.
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.
Visit the Columbia River Channel Coalition website.
The Columbia River Steamship Operators' Association, first established in 1922, includes members representing ship owners, operators, agents, towing and bunkering, as well as facilities and ports along the Columbia, Willamette, Snake River and Oregon Coast River Systems.
The CRSOA's mission is to facilitate trade, provide business leadership, exercise principles of environmental stewardship, serve as an industry focal point and promote operating policies and practices that are safe, reliable, efficient and low-cost.
Visit the Columbia River Steamship Operators' Association website.
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 1 point of contact for serving businesses' 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.
Visit the Cowlitz Economic Development Council website.
The Cowlitz Wahkiakum Council of Governments is a voluntary association of general and special purpose governments and agencies in the lower Columbia region. The CWCOG provides 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 use resources to yield long-term benefits that enhance quality of life for the communities and region.
Visit the Cowlitz Wahkiakum Council of Governments website.
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.
Visit the Kelso/Longview Chamber of Commerce website.
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 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 13 member ports to set uniform rates, establish consistent rules and practices, exchange relevant information and pursue cooperative ventures.
Visit the Northwest Marine Terminal Association website.
The Pacific Northwest Waterways Association (PNWA) advocates for federal policy in support of regional economic development. PNWA represents multiple industries and the public and private sectors. Members include:
Visit the Pacific Northwest Waterways Association website.
The Merchants Exchange is the Maritime Communications Hub for the Columbia River, providing vital services to on-water and shoreside users of the waterway system. These services are available to all members on a fee-based system.
Among them are:
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. (Chapter 53.06 RCW)
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 6 supports tremendous participation in its activities by commissioners and staff of our port districts.
Visit the Washington Public Ports Association website.
American Association of Port Authorities
Founded in 1912, the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) is a trade association that 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 following about the essential role ports play within the global transportation system:
- Federal Legislators
- Local
- Media
- The Public
- State
American Wind Energy Association
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) is a national trade association that represents:
- Consultants
- Financiers
- Insurers
- Others Involved in the Wind Industry
- Researchers
- Utilities
- Wind Power Plant Developers
- Wind Turbine Manufacturers
Visit the American Wind Energy Association website.
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 Pacific's ports. The group's name was changed in 1934.
APP programs 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.
Visit the Association of Pacific Ports website.
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.
Visit the Columbia River Channel Coalition website.
Columbia River Steamship Operators' Association
The Columbia River Steamship Operators' Association, first established in 1922, includes members representing ship owners, operators, agents, towing and bunkering, as well as facilities and ports along the Columbia, Willamette, Snake River and Oregon Coast River Systems.
The CRSOA's mission is to facilitate trade, provide business leadership, exercise principles of environmental stewardship, serve as an industry focal point and promote operating policies and practices that are safe, reliable, efficient and low-cost.
Visit the Columbia River Steamship Operators' Association website.
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 1 point of contact for serving businesses' 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.
Visit the Cowlitz Economic Development Council website.
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. The CWCOG provides 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 use resources to yield long-term benefits that enhance quality of life for the communities and region.
Visit the Cowlitz Wahkiakum Council of Governments website.
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.
Visit the Kelso/Longview Chamber of Commerce website.
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 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 13 member ports to set uniform rates, establish consistent rules and practices, exchange relevant information and pursue cooperative ventures.
Visit the Northwest Marine Terminal Association website.
Pacific Northwest Waterways Association
The Pacific Northwest Waterways Association (PNWA) advocates for federal policy in support of regional economic development. PNWA represents multiple industries and the public and private sectors. Members include:
- Agriculture Interests
- Energy Interests
- Forest Products Interests
- International Trade Interests
- Local Government Interests in Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington
- Navigation Interests
- Public Ports
- Transportation Interests
Visit the Pacific Northwest Waterways Association website.
The Merchants Exchange
The Merchants Exchange is the Maritime Communications Hub for the Columbia River, providing vital services to on-water and shoreside users of the waterway system. These services are available to all members on a fee-based system.
Among them are:
- Answering Service
- Association Management and Newsletters
- Mobile Phone and Pager Rentals
- Radio Links
- Telex and Fax Service
- Vessel Intelligence
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. (Chapter 53.06 RCW)
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 6 supports tremendous participation in its activities by commissioners and staff of our port districts.
Visit the Washington Public Ports Association website.