It’s common to return a dirty rental car to PDX after an Oregon travel adventure. Companies must clean them quickly to make sure they’re ready for the next client, which requires labor, space, water and energy. To meet growing demand, the Port of Portland will construct a Quick Turn-Around (QTA) facility at Portland International Airport…
If you have been near the Troutdale Reynolds Industrial Park (TRIP) recently, you may have noticed growing site activity and a larger pond of water. This brownfield site was once considered too contaminated for development but today, Port of Portland staff and contractors are tackling this complex project. Dating back to 2007, this challenging site…
January 2016 UPDATE: The PDX Holiday Food Donation Drive raised $388.11 for Urban Gleaners, enough to cover fuel and vehicle costs for 30 round trips to PDX to pick up donated food! Check out how the program stacks up against other airports across the country in this USA Today article. Urban Gleaners is PDX’s partner…
The City of Portland recently recognized the Port of Portland’s headquarters building for environmental excellence through the Sustainability at Work Certification program. It takes 45 actions to achieve “Gold” status and the Port achieved more than 60! The Port’s platinum LEED-certified building helps the organization exceed many requirements. Yet offices large and small can implement…
Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) once again recognized Portland International, Hillsboro and Troutdale Airports for leadership in managing carbon emissions. First achieving Airport Carbon Accreditation in 2014, Port of Portland’s airports are a part of an elite group of 10 certified facilities in North America who actively manage carbon and achieve measurable…
Earthquake threat is on the minds of Oregonians…How will it happen? Am I prepared? Planning is critical to ensure safety and resilience. These same questions concern Port engineers and managers when considering essential infrastructure assets that the Port maintains and operates. The airport and marine terminals provide a vital link for the movement of…
On September 23rd, community members had a firsthand experience of Portland’s working waterfront through a boat tour from downtown Portland to the tip of Sauvie Island, stopping at Swan Island Lagoon and Willamette Cove. Stakeholders from Portland’s houseless community and representatives from Right 2 Dream Too, Portland Harbor Community Coalition, Lower Willamette Group, Portland Harbor…
How do you reduce energy consumption at a port? Look at the lights. Fall 2015 marks the beginning of a two-year project to invest in new energy efficient LED lighting across Port facilities. While new lighting may seem like a small change, it adds up to big energy savings. The new upgrades will reduce power…
The Port is known for investing time, energy and resources in marine terminals, runways and industrial parks. But it doesn’t stop with new infrastructure —the Port also invests in students. Started in 1995, the Port’s internship program provides students from area colleges the chance to put their classroom learning into action. Developing human capital —…
Have a friend or family member interested in joining the PDX team? We’ve just launched Jobs @ PDX, a one-stop website for finding jobs at the airport, from barista to baggage handler and everything in-between. The new Jobs @ PDX site makes it easy to identify opportunities for both prospective employees and…
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