Trump tariffs and the Port of Astoria

Nov 26, 2018

Listeners have asked recently what effect Trump administration tariffs will have on Columbia River ship traffic? Today we take a look at the serious changes coming to the Port of Astoria as the port faces 25 percent tariffs on exports to China in January.

Trump tariffs and the Port of Astoria

Trump tariffs and the Port of Astoria

Listeners have asked recently what effect Trump administration tariffs will have on Columbia River ship traffic? Today we take a look at the serious changes coming to the Port of Astoria as the port faces 25 percent tariffs on exports to China in January.

Sail power in the cargo trade?

Nov 21, 2018

An ongoing look at the potential for sail power on modern cargo vessels. It’s being seriously explored by ship builders, as fuel costs rise and pollution regulations tighten worldwide.

Sail power in the cargo trade?

An ongoing look at the potential for sail power on modern cargo vessels. It’s being seriously explored by ship builders, as fuel costs rise and pollution regulations tighten worldwide.

Tariffs and trade?

Nov 20, 2018

Part of an ongoing look at the effect of Trump administration tariffs on shipping trade.

Tariffs and trade?

Part of an ongoing look at the effect of Trump administration tariffs on shipping trade.

Port of Kalama methanol plant proposal

Nov 19, 2018

The Port of Kalama is the site of a proposed methanol plant. We’ll hear about one study that says the plant would reduce global carbon emissions, while environmental advocates say the study has cooked the numbers to whitewash the real and dangerous impacts.

Port of Kalama methanol plant proposal

The Port of Kalama is the site of a proposed methanol plant. We’ll hear about one study that says the plant would reduce global carbon emissions, while environmental advocates say the study has cooked the numbers to whitewash the real and dangerous impacts.

The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald

Nov 14, 2018

Every year around this time on the Ship Report, we honor the sailors lost in this historic and tragic maritime disaster – the loss of the Mighty Fitz, a beloved ore carrier that plied the waters of Lake Superior for years before she was lost in a horrific winter Great Lakes storm.

The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald

Every year around this time on the Ship Report, we honor the sailors lost in this historic and tragic maritime disaster – the loss of the Mighty Fitz, a beloved ore carrier that plied the waters of Lake Superior for years before she was lost in a horrific winter Great Lakes storm.

Lights on the river

Nov 12, 2018

When you stand on the Columbia River shoreline at night, there are plenty of lights to be seen. Some of them hold great significance for mariners. A look at what we see on the river at night and what it means.

Lights on the river

When you stand on the Columbia River shoreline at night, there are plenty of lights to be seen. Some of them hold great significance for mariners. A look at what we see on the river at night and what it means.