Pacific Northwest Waterways Association (PNWA)

Pacific Northwest Waterways Association (PNWA) Founded in 1934, PNWA is a collaboration of ports, businesses, public agencies and individuals.

The collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge sparked a nationwide conversation about protecting critical transpo...
06/08/2026

The collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge sparked a nationwide conversation about protecting critical transportation infrastructure. As states evaluate bridge vulnerabilities and invest in resilience measures, the importance of maintaining safe, reliable freight corridors has never been clearer.

PNWA was quoted in this Marketplace article highlighting the need for infrastructure investments that support commerce, navigation, and supply chain reliability across the nation.

Read more: https://www.marketplace.org/story/2026/06/03/states-spend-to-reinforce-atrisk-bridges-after-baltimore-bridge-collapse

Happy World Ocean Day! Today we celebrate the oceans that connect our world, support marine life, help regulate our clim...
06/08/2026

Happy World Ocean Day! Today we celebrate the oceans that connect our world, support marine life, help regulate our climate, and provide so much of the oxygen we breathe. From sandy beaches to working waterfronts, our oceans are essential to communities everywhere.
Join the global effort to protect and preserve our oceans for future generations through conservation, education, and everyday stewardship.
Learn more:
https://worldoceanday.org/
https://www.un.org/en/observances/oceans-day

Part 1 is underway! Travel from Central Ferry to Lyons Ferry and get an up-close look at how barges navigate the Snake R...
06/06/2026

Part 1 is underway! Travel from Central Ferry to Lyons Ferry and get an up-close look at how barges navigate the Snake River. Learn how locks function as giant water elevators and see the infrastructure that keeps cargo moving safely and efficiently.

Watch Part 1:
https://youtu.be/6xLh3yTkJ3w?si=k8TQwVorHMQsKSvg

Ever wondered how grain from Eastern Washington reaches global markets? Follow this four-part journey aboard a tugboat t...
06/03/2026

Ever wondered how grain from Eastern Washington reaches global markets? Follow this four-part journey aboard a tugboat traveling the Columbia-Snake River System, one of America's most efficient transportation corridors. See firsthand how navigation locks, barges, and working rivers connect farms, ports, and communities across the Pacific Northwest.

Watch the full series:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLx_Zj47IRmSpYIYQjnmVNnQ0rdwCHu4o7

PNWA joined partners from Tidewater Barge Lines, Shaver Transportation, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for a first...
05/28/2026

PNWA joined partners from Tidewater Barge Lines, Shaver Transportation, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for a firsthand look at navigation operations along the Columbia River System. The tour began at The Dalles Dam, where participants met with Corps representatives before boarding a Tidewater tug for a four-hour transit upriver to John Day Dam.

During the tour, attendees observed how barges navigate through a navigation lock, which is a massive water elevator that safely raises and lowers vessels between changing river elevations. The trip focused on operational impacts resulting from the Oregon District Court's Preliminary Injunction (issued in March), which creates significant operation challenges. The Columbia and Snake River System includes eight federal dams and locks that together create a 465-mile inland navigation corridor connecting Pacific Northwest communities, agriculture, and commerce. The visit highlighted the importance of continued investment in reliable navigation infrastructure that supports regional trade, transportation, and economic activity.

Congratulations to Sang Yi on his appointment as President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Association of Po...
05/07/2026

Congratulations to Sang Yi on his appointment as President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA), effective May 4.

PNWA and NWC were honored to welcome Sang Yi, then serving as MARAD Deputy Administrator, as a featured speaker at the NWC & PNWA Joint Summit on April 21 in Washington, D.C. His presentation and engagement with our members were greatly appreciated and reflected his deep knowledge and commitment to the maritime industry.

Throughout his distinguished career in public service, maritime policy, national security, and transportation, Sang Yi has demonstrated exceptional leadership and dedication to strengthening America’s maritime infrastructure and supply chain network. We congratulate him on this well-deserved appointment and look forward to continued partnership and collaboration in the future.

Best wishes to Sang Yi and AAPA as they continue advancing the nation’s ports and maritime priorities.

Thank you to the PNWA members who attended the Mission to Washington, D.C.—your engagement, preparation, and participati...
04/28/2026

Thank you to the PNWA members who attended the Mission to Washington, D.C.—your engagement, preparation, and participation made for a highly productive week.

We also appreciate the time and thoughtful engagement from congressional offices and staff throughout the Mission—your partnership is critical to advancing our region’s priorities.

And thank you to the PNWA staff team for the coordination and hard work that made this week a success.

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Portland, OR
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