Online Webinar Series
October 2021
Wednesdays 10 am - 12 pm
October 6
October 13
October 20
October 27
We provide an overview of the business of shipping on the Columbia River. The class explores the history of the River, the infrastructure, ports and terminals, and the economic impact of the imports and exports to this region. Furthermore, we review the types of vessels that travel the River and introduce the maritime industry parties and their essential roles to shipping.
Shipping 101 is the the first course in the Shipping Education Series! Courses can be taken in any order, and are designed for both new and experienced Maritime industry professionals.
Agenda
SESSION 1: Introduction to the Columbia River
Wednesday, October 6 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Introduction and Welcome
Mary Wiley, Merchants Exchange
Merchants Exchange and Marine Operations Svs
Maritime Industry Trade Associations
Liz Wainwright, Merchants Exchange
Columbia River History
Columbia River Ports and Terminals
Rob Rich, Shaver Transportation
SESSION 2: How does the Columbia River work?
Wednesday, Oct 13 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Introduction and Welcome
Mary Wiley, Merchants Exchange
Columbia River Imports/Exports and the Economy
Columbia River Infrastructure & Treaty
Kristin Meira, Pacific Northwest Waterways Association
SESSION 3: How does Maritime Shipping work?
Wednesday, October 20 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Introduction and Welcome
Mary Wiley, Merchants Exchange
Cargo Categories and Modes of Transportation
TBD
Key Shipping Terms and Documents
Tina Lyons, Double River Forwarding
SESSION 4: Who is involved in Maritime Shipping?
Wednesday, October 27 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Optional In-person class followed by
lunch/networking/social with the presenters
12:00 to 1:00 pm
Introduction and Welcome
Mary Wiley, Merchants Exchange
Involved Parties and Potential Parties
Ryan Statz, Columbia Grain
Tom Griffitts, Oregon Board of Maritime Pilots (OBMP)
Registration
Join us online in October for our 4 weekly sessions
on Wednesday from 10 am to 12 pm.
Please RSVP by October 5, 2021, to be registered for this four part series. No cancellations or refunds after October 6, 2021. Substitutions permitted.
Webinar Cost:
$120 : Members
$160 : Non-Members
Your reservation package includes:
– One pass to all four sessions of our online class, taught online live by industry experts.
– Final Session (4th Session) online and/or in-person option followed by lunch with the presenters.
– Access to recordings of our live classes for the following four weeks.
– Your own digital student guide with all presenter slides (in PDF).
– Certificate upon completion (hard copy mailed and digital certificate in PDF).
Contact
For more information on this or other Shipping Education Series classes, please contact: Mary Wiley, wiley@pdxmex.com