Columbia River Steamship Operators' Association v. Port of Astoria

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF OREGON COLUMBIA RIVER STEAMSHIP Case No. 3:19-cv-1478-JR OPERATORS’ ASSOCIATION, OPINION AND ORDER Plaintiff, v. PORT OF ASTORIA, Defendant. Michael H. Simon, District Judge. Plaintiff Columbia River Steamship Operators’ Association (CRSOA) has moved for summary judgment on its claims that a fee imposed by Defendant Port of Astoria (Port) is invalid under the Tonnage Clause, the Commerce Clause, and the Supremacy Clause of the United States Constitution.1 The Port has cross-moved for summary judgment, arguing that the fee at issue is…