Pacific Merchants Shipping

The Pacific Merchant Shipping Association (PMSA) is an independent, not-for-profit trade association that advocates on behalf of marine terminal operators, ocean-going vessels, and maritime industry stakeholders doing business at U.S. West Coast ports. PMSA engages in community affairs and legislative and regulatory affairs in California and Washington state, providing members with information services, including regular updates on matters of interest to the shipping industry.

PMSA also serves as a clearinghouse for environmental practices across the industry, with a strong commitment to preserving the environment while promoting economic benefits for the people of California and Washington. The association believes it is important to be a good corporate citizen in the communities where members operate.

Our Services

The Pacific Merchant Shipping Association offers a wide range of services to its members, including:

1. Legislative and Regulatory Affairs: PMSA engages in community affairs and legislative and regulatory affairs in California and Washington state, ensuring that the interests of its members are represented at all levels of government.

2. Information Services: PMSA provides members with regular updates on matters of interest to the shipping industry, keeping them informed about the latest developments and trends affecting their businesses.

3. Environmental Practices: PMSA serves as a clearinghouse for environmental practices across the industry, working to both preserve the environment and promote economic benefits for the people of California and Washington.

4. Community Engagement: PMSA believes it is important to be a good corporate citizen in the communities where members operate, engaging in community affairs and promoting the importance of the maritime industry to local, regional, state, and national economies.

Our Locations

The Pacific Merchant Shipping Association has offices in three key locations:

1. Oakland, CA: PMSA Oakland is located at 475 14th Street, Suite 300, Oakland, CA 94612. You can contact us at 510-987-5000 or email us at info@pmsaship.com.

2. Long Beach, CA: PMSA Long Beach is located at One World Trade Center, 17th Floor, Long Beach, CA 90831. You can contact us at 562-432-4040 or email us at info@pmsaship.com.

3. Seattle, WA: PMSA Seattle is located at 2200 Alaskan Way, Suite 160, Seattle, WA 98121. You can contact us at 206-441-9700 or email us at info@pmsaship.com.

Our Commitment

The Pacific Merchant Shipping Association is committed to educating and uniting our port communities, advocating on behalf of marine terminal operators, ocean-going vessels, and maritime industry stakeholders doing business at U.S. West Coast ports. Our commitment goes beyond cargo; we are dedicated to preserving the environment and promoting economic benefits for the people of California and Washington.