In a major win for Oregon’s South Coast, the state legislature has approved US$100 million in bonding support for the Pacific Coast Intermodal Port (PCIP) project, a move that cements the region’s growing role in the future of US trade and freight logistics.
The PCIP project will establish a modern, ship-to-rail container terminal that connects southwest Oregon to international markets and enables cargo to travel directly via the Coos Bay Rail Line (CBRL) to Midwest markets via the Union Pacific Railroad connection in Eugene.
“This project reflects the kind of bold, future-focused investment that Oregon needs. For too long, rural communities like those on the South Coast have been left behind”, said Melissa Cribbins, Executive Director of the Pacific Coast Intermodal Port project.
The economic impact is substantial. The PCIP is expected to generate over 2,600 construction jobs, 2,500 permanent direct jobs, and as many as 8,000 total jobs across construction, logistics, warehousing, and small business sectors once operational.
“This project is about building something real and lasting, not just for the region, but for the working people of Oregon,” said Chad Meyer, CEO at NorthPoint Development.
With bipartisan backing from the Oregon Coastal Caucus and state and federal leaders across the aisle, the PCIP has emerged as a top infrastructure priority for Southwest Oregon.
