The Oregon International Port of Coos Bay has been awarded an US$ 11.25 million grant through the US Maritime Administration’s Port Infrastructure Development Program to advance rail infrastructure improvements supporting the Pacific Coast Intermodal Port project on the North Spit of Coos Bay.
The funding will strengthen connections to the Coos Bay Rail Line and prepare the future terminal area for cargo movement as part of a broader long-term development strategy.
The grant adds to a growing stack of public investment in the project, complementing previous federal awards through the INFRA and CRISI grant programmes and the State of Oregon’s recent US$ 100 million commitment.
The combination of federal and state support reflects sustained bipartisan backing for a project positioned as one of Oregon’s most significant trade and economic development opportunities.
The Pacific Coast Intermodal Port is designed as a ship-to-rail container terminal that would create a new freight gateway on the US West Coast, adding capacity to an increasingly constrained port system and providing shippers with a direct rail connection to inland markets.
The project is also expected to increase the availability of empty containers for agricultural producers, manufacturers and small businesses seeking efficient access to global markets.
Kyle Stevens, President of the Port Commission, described the award as confirmation that rural Oregon infrastructure investment carries national significance and creates tangible economic opportunities for the South Coast region.
Executive Director Melissa Cribbins framed the funding as advancing a critical next phase of responsible, partnership-driven development. Chad Meyer, President of NorthPoint Development, the project’s private-sector partner, highlighted the long-term market potential of the Coos Bay location and the growing importance of resilient, flexible routing options as global trade patterns continue to evolve.
