Director's Message
The Oregon Shipping Group continues to work on several projects.
First, we are pressing the Legislature to pass legislation which will establish a new public corporation to be known as the Oregon Shipping Authority. This is designed to provide statewide support for enhancing shipping capability to hold down costs for Oregon businesses.
Second, we are facilitating establishment of an intermodal and transload facility in Lebanon. This can be a dynamic center for moving and exchanging freight loads through Oregon, into Oregon, and out of Oregon.
Third, we are working towards establishment of small-ship maritime freight service to and from the Port of Coos Bay. As part of this effort we are supporting efforts to better connect the Coos Bay rail link with railroads in the southern part of the Willamette Valley.
Finally, we are looking at prospects for development of a deepwater port just east of Astoria.
Sincerely,
Kevin L. Mannix
Project Director