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Exchange explores selling imported salmon by cross-dock; small trials proposed
Summary
The subcommittee heard repeated inquiries about selling imported salmon (Iceland, Norway, Faroe Islands) through the exchange as a cross-dock product; staff said small trials (a few cases or pallets) could test logistics and buyers, and members suggested bringing a guest from an importer to a future meeting.
Board members discussed multiple inquiries from businesses interested in selling imported salmon through the Portland Fish Exchange. Heather said requests ranged from small trials ("38 pounds of salmon, trim fillets" and "55 pounds of whole salmon") to larger container shipments that an importer could roll to the exchange for cross-docking and auction sale.
Robert said salmon could be sold on the auction while in transit or once on the floor because the product is graded before shipment; the exchange could market palletized shipments with prior weights and specs. He recommended a trial to understand logistics and staffing needs; members suggested a Friday auction or presale timing to avoid interference with groundfish auctions.
Members also noted regulatory and food-safety questions. Mike asked whether the current HACCP plan covers cross-docking imported salmon; Robert said no on-site processing would be needed for palletized cross-docking and that he had experience landing and reloading salmon across the floor. Several members agreed it could be discussed with the full board or an importer representative could be invited to a future meeting for a detailed briefing.
