Additional Maritime Commerce information can be found
by visiting the following web sites: 

American Association of Port Authorities' (AAPA) "Seaports Deliver Prosperity" Microsite - Seaports are a crucial link to global markets.  AAPA's microsite was launched to educate the public about the value that seaports provide.

Maritime Administration – MARAD, U.S. Department of Transportation; promotes development of the U.S. marine transportation system and a well-balanced U.S. merchant marine to support both domestic and foreign waterborne commerce and serve as a military auxiliary in time of national emergency. 

International Maritime Organization - IMO fosters government cooperation in the regulation of technical matters affecting international maritime trade, and encourages the highest standards in marine safety, efficiency of navigation performance and prevention and control of marine pollution from ships. 

International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, works to create prosperity by strengthening the competitiveness of U.S. industry, promoting trade and investment, and ensure fair trade and compliance with trade laws and agreements.  Another division of the Department of Commerce, the U.S. Commercial Service is involved in trade promotion and assists U.S. small and medium sized businesses increase international sales by providing market research, trade events, introductions to qualified buyers and distributors and counseling and advocacy through the export process.

Agricultural Development & Marketing Division,  Oregon Department of Agriculture, manages programs to create export market access for Oregon agricultural products through a range of services; in and outbound trade missions, trade shows, technical seminars and trade servicing.   

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