The two ports want to strengthen trade development by discussing port operations, cargo handling equipment, maintenance, shipping plans and trends; by exchanging trade information that could help both ports grow; and by providing introductions to key public and private officials.
The sister port agreement between Astoria and Busan stems primarily from this reintroduction of log export operations at the Port of Astoria. When Westerlund began work at Pier 1, the port was ready to expand the scope of its operations.
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