Port of Quincy Moves Into Phase 1 of Terminal Expansion

The Port of Quincy recently provided insight on the infrastructure project that will expand its Intermodal Terminal to accommodate the growing demand. The work will be done in two phases, according to a press release.

Phase 1 will improve the terminal's container storage area with additional gravel surfacing in the north and east portions for storage of containers. These containers include frozen and dry agricultural products that travel from the Port of Quincy to the Ports of Seattle and Tacoma. The estimated cost is $300,000 which will be funded by the port. Phase 1 is expected to be completed by early 2020.

The work done during Phase 2 will focus on improving electrical and lighting systems such as reefer power units and receptacles to store 30 additional refrigerated containers. Phase 2 work is projected to cost $400,000 and the port will be requesting assistance by grants or federal/state legislative appropriation.

According to the release, the terminal has seen a dramatic spike in the number of containers stored and loaded over the course of three years. The port is responsible for providing truck intermodal export services for shippers and exporters in Washington State.