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Membership

Becoming an Exchange member means collaborating with a respected and successful business team that leads member-driven initiatives to make a significant and positive difference on issues that matter.  As the premier port advocate for the regional Delaware River community, we work with members to foster a vibrant, economically healthy regional port complex.  And members turn to the Exchange to meet so many of their information needs—every day, every week, every month, and all year long.

The Maritime Exchange welcomes members who support its mission, goals, and objectives. By joining the team, you will be able to take full advantage of the numerous programs, benefits, and services.  Take a moment to explore the offerings and join the nearly 300 businesses that already enjoy the advantages of Exchange membership.

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GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

The Exchange’s government affairs program connects you Members of Congress, regulators, policymakers, industry leaders, and others concerned with transportation issues such as user fees, inspections, trade and quota, maritime security, automation, navigational safety, the environment, and dredging.

Through a membership in the Exchange, you lend your voice to a strong coalition that helps promote and protect the vitality of the Delaware River region.  With members acting as one voice, we influence policymakers and our federal agency partners to maintain a positive operating climate and keep our port competitive.

PUBLICATIONS/COMMUNICATIONS

Complementing our government affairs and online services, the Exchange keeps its members informed through a variety of publications and alerts.

  • Navigational, operational, regulatory, and safety alerts and bulletins provide information on current and planned activities affecting Delaware River port operations.
  • Daily news clip summaries and Federal Register highlights outlining each day’s news, proposed and final regulations, notices, and executive actions pertinent to the maritime industry.
  • The President’s Report, a monthly update to members only, provides timely updates on important issues.
  • The Beacon, the Exchange’s free quarterly newsletter, informs readers about news and events affecting the industry as a whole and the tristate port community specifically and gives advertisers an opportunity to reach over 3,000 readers.
  • The annual port directory, with over 1,000 listings, provides the most comprehensive single source of current business, nonprofit, and government contacts.

MARITIME ON-LINE®

Since the late 1800s, the Exchange has been recording commercial cargo ship movements on the Delaware River and Bay and disseminating that information to its members. Today the Exchange serves as the electronic communications hub for all Delaware River and Bay port-centric information.

Supported by an experienced staff 24/7/365, Maritime On-Line provides:

  • Ship Reporting: Detailed vessel arrival and movement information, including current, anticipated, and historical activity
  • TRACS: Automated Customs and Border Protection import and export cargo clearances
  • AIS: Real-time vessel positions

In addition to information sharing among private and public transportation and logistics chain partners, Maritime On-Line allows subscribers to comply with CBP’s 24-hour rule and 10+2 requirements, stow plan filing obligations, and other electronic filing mandates.  System users provide the operational expertise necessary to ensure Maritime On-Line meets both government requirements and business needs.

COMMITTEES

Exchange committees provide a needed forum for members to meet, exchange ideas, solve problems, and provide direction to the Exchange on those issues that matter most. Members meet directly with government officials, business partners, and even competitors to discuss and resolve matters of importance. Together, we tackle critical topics and make a difference.

Join the Exchange team and become an active member in any of our committees.

Standing Committees

  • Government Affairs Committee
  • Maritime Operations Committee
  • Private Berth Dredge Committee

Ad hoc Committees

  • Chilean Fruit Working Group
  • Cold Storage Facility Task Force
  • Innovations Working Group
  • Treatment Fees Working Group

TRAINING

The Exchange provides members with training and information sessions to meet a variety of needs.  Delaware River 101 and 102 provide attendees with port awareness classes, HazMat transportation training helps individuals meet federal certification requirements, and Maritime Matters helps keep members informed through focused topic discussions.

Unsung Heroes

At the end of each year, Exchange members are invited to submit names of employees, co-workers, peers, and others to be recognized throughout the following year in The Beacon.  Only Exchange members may submit nominations or receive Unsung Hero recognition.

One-Time Programs 

The Exchange is always ready to fill a need where a gap exists. Programs have included a forum to explore alternative fuel sources, present and train on new government initiatives, introduce Israeli security tech companies, bring foreign trade delegations together with members, and facilitate an otherwise challenging registration process for members and their families in the Customs Global Entry program.

OTHER SERVICES

Consulting/Research
The Exchange offers its expertise to help members with a variety of projects or issues.  Services include assistance with proposal writing and grant application development, regulatory review and compliance support, automation system design, and even helping members find the right partner and explore business opportunities.

Job Listings 
The Exchange helps members to fill job positions and connect them to people looking for careers in the Delaware River maritime industry.

Notary Public Services

By appointment, all members can take advantage of a free notary service for important documents.

Answering Services
The Exchange Answering Service is geared toward companies looking for service personalized to the maritime industry. The experience and extensive knowledge of the maritime community is backed by a 24-hour staff to keep subscribers connected with trading partners, customers, suppliers, and others.

Calendar of Events
For busy professionals looking to determine how best to spend their precious time or event organizers who want to avoid conflicts, the Exchange Community Calendar of Events is the best place to learn about all Delaware River port community happenings.