Port of Portland
Portland Harbor Behind the Scenes: Less Waste, More World
Posted by: Port of Portland on Jan 08, 2010FOUND IN:
COMMUNITY CONTENTWhen:
01/20/2010 - 7:00pm - 8:30pm
What do you think of when you think of ports and riverfront industry? Maybe ships and smokestacks? Cranes and trains? Grease and grime? What about turtle and bird habitat? Wetlands and water conservation? Hybrids and solar panels? You might be surprised to hear how Portland’s waterfront businesses are environmental leaders in their industries, shrinking their environmental footprint while connecting Portland people and products with the rest of the world.
Portland Harbor Behind the Scenes: The Rail Story
Posted by: Port of Portland on Jan 08, 2010FOUND IN:
COMMUNITY CONTENTWhen:
01/13/2010 - 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Like the veins and arteries of our country’s transportation network, rail historically has been instrumental to the development of communities, businesses and trade nationwide. Today, rail carries our imports from Portland to the east coast and exports from such far-reaching locations as Saskatoon and Green River.
Portland Harbor | Behind the Scenes: All About Ships
Posted by: Port of Portland on Nov 19, 2009FOUND IN:
COMMUNITY CONTENTWhen:
12/12/2009 - 10:00am
“Wow!” “Holy cow!” “That is amazing!” These are some of the descriptions typically said about the unique vessels seen coming and going at Vigor Industrial's Portland Shipyard. Vigor Industrial owns several subcompanies, including Vigor Marine, Cascade General and US Barge, that specialize in maritime constructio
Portland Harbor | Behind the Scenes: How Port Facilities Work
Posted by: Port of Portland on Nov 19, 2009FOUND IN:
COMMUNITY CONTENTWhen:
12/05/2009 - 10:00am - 12:30pm
They’re big; they’re busy; and they’re mysterious — that’s the extent of what most people know about marine terminals such as the Port’s Terminal 6. The mystery is ironic because there are several public and private terminals within mere minutes of downtown Portland. In an area typically closed to the public due to federal security regulations, you’ll tour among the shadows of towering 16-story cranes and giant multicolored containers stacked up like Legos.
Portland Harbor | Behind the Scenes: Exploring the World of Metal Recycling
Posted by: Port of Portland on Nov 19, 2009FOUND IN:
COMMUNITY CONTENTWhen:
12/02/2009 - 4:00pm - 5:30pm
When most people think of recycling, they’re thinking cereal boxes, milk jugs and newspapers. On this behind-the-scenes tour of Schnitzer Steel, however, you’ll see metal recycling on a massive scale (literally!). But don’t worry, we’ll keep a safe distance from the “Texas Shredder.” Like a wood chipper on steroids, this massive piece of machinery has an insatiable appetite for old school buses, refrigerators, tractor trailers, and just about anything else made out of metal.
Portland Harbor | Behind the Scenes: The Working Waterfront – Past, Present and Future
Posted by: Port of Portland on Nov 12, 2009FOUND IN:
COMMUNITY CONTENTWhen:
11/18/2009 - 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Join us for a new series of tours and lectures highlighting different aspects of the working waterfront of the Willamette and Columbia rivers. The series will span several months and will include partners from a variety of waterfront businesses. Please watch for additional sessions in the weeks ahead.
Description:Civilization has historically flourished around rivers, and Portland is no exception, with the Willamette and Columbia rivers flowing through our front yard. Both are significant environmental and economic forces, benefiting citizens throughout our region and beyond. In this first installment of the Working Waterfront Series, you will learn how rivers continue to be an integral part of this region’s evolution, and how they are intertwined with transportation, trade, jobs, irrigation, power, drinking water, food and more.
Location: St. John’s Theater and Pub, 8203 N. Ivanhoe St., Portland
Date: November 18, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
RSVP: None required
Contact: Brooke Berglund, 503.944.7532
