The Westwood Columbia, photographed in front of Mt. Fuji in Japan, is named for the Columbia River.
The Westwood Shipping Lines service will carry between 220 and 240 containers per month under a six month contract with an option to extend for an additional year. If it proves successful, Port officials say the service could quickly increase capacity and frequency of vessel calls.
Typical exports include agricultural goods such as hay, wheat, potatoes, onions, and seeds, as well as wood products such as pulp, paper and lumber. Heavier export cargo can utilize the deepened navigation channel, which is currently nearing completion.