Oregon port OKs federal rail grant agreement for multimodal project

The Oregon International Port of Coos Bay has landed a $25 million federal grant to develop the West Coast's first fully integrated ship-to-rail intermodal terminal. This initiative aims to streamline the movement of goods between ships and trains, enhancing efficiency and reducing transit times. Such a multimodal project is crucial for modernizing the region's logistics infrastructure and boosting economic competitiveness, especially as global trade continues to grow.