Community invited behind the scenes with Washington’s third-oldest port
VANCOUVER, Wash. – The Port of Vancouver USA’s popular public tours are back again in 2023 with 10 tours offered between May and September. Each tour features a briefing about the Columbia Snake River System and how cargo moves on the river, an overview of the port’s commercial and industrial operations, the port’s budget and governance and a look at current projects.
The free public tours start and end at the port’s administration office and feature light snacks and refreshments. After the briefing, participants board a bus for a behind-the-scenes look at the port’s marine terminals, rail infrastructure and industrial facilities. Tour dates and times for 2023 are:
- Thursday, May 11 – 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, May 24 – 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, June 6 – 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, June 24 – 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Thursday, July 13 – 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, July 29 – 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, August 9 – 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
- Saturday, August 26 – 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, September 6 – 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
- Saturday, September 23 – 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Attendees must bring to the tours government-issued photo ID such as a driver’s license or passport because they will travel through secured areas of the port overseen by the Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Coast Guard.
Reservations are required and spots fill up quickly. Those interested in taking a tour should call the port at 360-693-3611 or email RSVP@portvanusa.com to reserve a preferred date and time.
For more information about public tours at the Port of Vancouver USA, please visit www.portvanusa.com/community/know-your-port.
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The Port of Vancouver USA is one of the major ports on the Pacific Coast, and its competitive strengths include available land, versatile cargo handling capabilities, vast transportation networks, a skilled labor force and an exceptional level of service to its customers and community. For more information, please visit us at www.portvanusa.com
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