The Oregon International Port of Coos Bay has formally executed its US$ 25 million Infrastructure for Rebuilding America grant agreement with the US Department of Transportation, following approval by the Port’s Commission at a special June meeting.
The agreement represents a significant milestone in advancing the Pacific Coast Intermodal Port project, designed to create the first fully ship-to-rail container gateway on the West Coast.
NorthPoint Development, the project’s private-sector partner and a major developer of logistics facilities serving Midwest markets, is providing a matching US$ 25 million contribution, creating a combined US$ 50 million effort to advance environmental review, permitting and preliminary engineering activities.
NorthPoint will develop the multi-berth container terminal on the North Spit of Coos Bay under lease with the Port.
The PCIP project is designed as a project of national significance, connecting ocean carriers directly to the national rail network to create a resilient, low-emission route for containerised imports and exports.
Key anticipated benefits include expanded export opportunities for American producers, farmers and manufacturers, thousands of career-track jobs during construction and operations, strengthened West Coast supply chain resilience, and increased transportation capacity with reduced freight-related emissions through efficient rail and shipping integration.
The project is positioned to serve as a strategic logistics gateway for rural and underserved markets throughout the West and Midwest.
The INFRA grant adds to a series of recent federal and state investments supporting the project, including a US$ 29.75 million CRISI grant, an US$ 11.25 million Port Infrastructure Development Program award and a US$ 100 million investment from the Oregon Legislature.
NorthPoint Development’s US$ 25 million contribution represents the largest private investment in the project to date, and the INFRA funding will support planning and pre-construction activities needed to advance design of the proposed terminal, rail yard, wharf and berth facilities as the project moves through federal review toward construction.
Chad Meyer, President of NorthPoint Development, described the agreement as advancing the project at a time when market need for additional freight capacity and supply chain resilience remains evident.
Melissa Cribbins, Executive Director of the Pacific Coast Intermodal Port project, characterised the achievement as reflecting the sustained collaboration required to deliver infrastructure projects of national significance.
