Shipping 101
Our speakers get you started with an overview of the Columbia River Basin’s history and how it grew into today’s thriving maritime industry. We start with an overview of the river infrastructure, ports & terminals, imports and exports, cargo categories, modes of transportation, and vessel types. Then we move on to the business of shipping with a summary of key shipping terms and documents, required and involved parties, regulations and regulators, service providers, and trade associations.
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Shipping 201
The focus of this seminar is the business of shipping from the perspective of the ship. We explore requirements and regulations as well as the important roles that agents, pilots, insurance, and law play in enabling a ship to move from port to port.
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The focus of this seminar is the business of shipping from the perspective of cargo. We cover the scope of people and services it takes for cargo to move safely, efficiently and responsibly in an environmentally friendly way.
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The focus of this seminar is the operations and navigation of the Columbia River as a navigable waterway and its role as an American Marine Highway.
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