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SHORT TRANSIT TIME

Deep-water terminals that are only a 90 minute transit from the open water ensuring efficient movement of cargo. 

READY TO DEVELOP

Over 500 acres of industrial waterfront sites with access to the Coos Bay rail line and Coos Bay Harbor.

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PORT OWNED RAILROAD

134-mile rail line from Coquille to Eugene operated by Coos Bay Rail Link.
 

CONVENIENT ACCESS

Railroad access is available ensuring quick and efficient movement of cargo. 

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WORKING WATERFRONT

Port owned facilities supporting both our commercial fishing fleets and recreational users of the marina and shipyard. 

AVAILABLE PROPERTY

Ready to lease property in the heart of the Charleston Marina. 

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PORT NEWS

NEWS UPDATES AND PRESS RELEASES
Port Starts Operations of the Coos Bay Rail Line
Port Starts Operations of the Coos Bay Rail Line

The Oregon International Port of Coos Bay (Port) announces that its subsidiary, Coos Bay Rail Line, Inc. (CBRL) will start train operations on the Port owned rail line effective November 1, 2018. The Port was notified by the current third-party operator in December of 2017 of its intention to divest their relationship with the Port.  To date the Port has purchased locomotives along with other materials valued at $4 million. In addition, the Port has 15 new staff members that will manage the operations on a day to day basis.

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OIPCB Working to Repair the Coos Bay Swing Span Bridge
OIPCB Working to Repair the Coos Bay Swing Span Bridge

The Port and our engineering consultants have completed an analysis of the failure and are finalizing a construction plan to get the bridge back in working order. At this point, we are expecting a three-month time frame to conclude the repairs needed to get the bridge back to operational status.

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HR 5895 Provides Funding for Maintenance of OIPCB Federal Navigation Channel
HR 5895 Provides Funding for Maintenance of OIPCB Federal Navigation Channel

The Oregon International Port of Coos Bay (Port) is delighted at the passage of HR 5895, providing nearly $7 million in funding for maintenance of the federal navigation channel and associated infrastructure of the Coos Bay Harbor.

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Annual Report 2017/18
Annual Report 2017/18

The Oregon International Port of Coos Bay (Port) published its 2017/18 Annual Report showcasing the Port’s steady progress towards promoting sustainable development that enhances the economy of Southwest Oregon and the State. This Annual Report covers information regarding the Port’s operations and accomplishments during the fiscal year from 1 July 2017 to 31 June 2018 of all three business lines: Coos Bay Rail Line, Maritime and Charleston Marina.

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Charleston hosts 28th Annual Charleston Seafood Festival on August 10-12th
Charleston hosts 28th Annual Charleston Seafood Festival on August 10-12th

Join us for the 28th annual Charleston Seafood, Beer and Wine Festival located at the Charleston Marina on Oregon’s Adventure Coast! The event will take place August 10, 11 and 12 at the Charleston Marina, located at 63534 Kingfisher Road in Charleston, Oregon.

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Annual Charleston “Blessing of the Fleet” Scheduled for May 28th – Memorial Day
Annual Charleston “Blessing of the Fleet” Scheduled for May 28th – Memorial Day

In honor of the fishing community in Charleston and the Charleston community, the annual Blessing of the Fleet and Memorial Service will be held at the Charleston Fisherman’s Memorial Garden, near the launch ramp at the Charleston Marina at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 28th.

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Coos Bay Swing Span Bridge Currently Out of Service to Rail Traffic but Fully Cleared for Maritime Navigation
Coos Bay Swing Span Bridge Currently Out of Service to Rail Traffic but Fully Cleared for Maritime Navigation

On Friday, April 13th, the Coos Bay Rail Link (CBR) reported that the Coos Bay Swing Span Bridge failed to complete its rotation to return the bridge to the open to river navigation position. Staff from the Oregon International Port of Coos Bay (Port) responded on site to complete an inspection and assessment of the bridge.

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OIPCB Celebrates 3rd Annual Western Hemisphere Ports Day
OIPCB Celebrates 3rd Annual Western Hemisphere Ports Day

On April 5th, 2018, Ports throughout the Americas will celebrate Western Hemisphere Ports Day, providing an opportunity to highlight their role in job creation and economic prosperity. Ports are a vital part of the transportation infrastructure within the Western Hemisphere connecting products and commodities to the global marketplace.

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Photo Contest! Join the Port of Coos Bay in Celebrating 2018 Western Hemisphere Ports Day
Photo Contest! Join the Port of Coos Bay in Celebrating 2018 Western Hemisphere Ports Day

In honor of Western Hemisphere Ports Day, the Port of Coos Bay invites the local community to celebrate with us through a photo contest! 

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Celebrate Oregon Oyster Week at the ‘Ahh Shucks!’ Oyster Feed on April 28th in Charleston!
Celebrate Oregon Oyster Week at the ‘Ahh Shucks!’ Oyster Feed on April 28th in Charleston!

Charleston, Ore. - The Charleston community invites seafood lovers to come celebrate fresh and delicious Coos Bay oysters at the 13th annual Charleston “Ahh Shucks!” Oyster Feed on Saturday, April 28th. The celebration is from 12 noon to 4 p.m. at the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology (OIMB) Dining Hall, located at 63466 Boat Basin Road in Charleston. This 13th annual event runs in conjunction with Oregon Oyster Week and is hosted by the Charleston Community Enhancement Corporation.  

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New rail spur links Willamette Valley timber companies to export markets
New rail spur links Willamette Valley timber companies to export markets

A new rail spur is now handling inbound freight in North Bend thanks to the collaborative efforts of a tribal entity, a public agency and a private business. The Coquille Economic Development Corporation (CEDCO) and the Oregon International Port of Coos Bay announced the completion of a rail spur to the K2 Exports yard on CEDCO’s Ko-Kwel Wharf property. The spur allows K2 Exports to bring logs by rail directly to its export terminal on the wharf.

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FROM THE SOURCE
What’s Going Down in the Timber Industry?
What’s Going Down in the Timber Industry?

The Port is part of an area referred to as the Timber Belt, which includes rural areas stretching from Northern California up through much of Oregon and Washington. Communities within the Timber Belt have historically relied heavily upon natural resources (timber) and manufacturing (wood products and paper mills, e.g.) to drive their economies. Timber is a valuable renewable resource which must be stewarded well while at the same time contributing to regional and global economic needs.

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Explore the Oregon Coast from a Port Employee's Point of View
Explore the Oregon Coast from a Port Employee's Point of View

This past month, one of our Port staff members took the iconic trip up the Oregon Coast from Coos Bay. Check out her perspective as a port employee and explore the diversity of some of Oregon's coastal ports north of Coos Bay. She also provides some travel tips along the way! 

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A Glimpse into Oregon Imports and Exports
A Glimpse into Oregon Imports and Exports

Global trade affects us all from our diet to the clothes we wear and the products we buy. Oregon is also not immune to the effects of global trade, exporting about $22 billion worth of goods in 2016 and importing about $17.6 billion worth of good same year.

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Port of Garibaldi Dredging
Port of Garibaldi Dredging

The Port of Coos Bay crew is currently at the Port of Garibaldi conducting our second dredge project with the state dredge, The Laura.

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From the Source: USCGC Orcas
From the Source: USCGC Orcas

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) recently celebrated their 227th year of existence this past summer. As a coastal community, we feel the presence of USCG through the USCG Cutter (USCGC) Orcas and the USCG stations in North Bend and Coos Bay. The Port interacts with the USCG in a variety of ways. We rent out the dock where the USCGC Orcas is currently stationed as well as work with the USCG in various committees like the Coos Bay Harbor Safety Committee. Recently, we went to tour the USCGC Orcas to gain a better understanding of their operations.

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From the Source: Georgia-Pacific Coos Bay Sawmill
From the Source: Georgia-Pacific Coos Bay Sawmill

This past month, a couple of Port staff took a tour of the Coos Bay, Georgia-Pacific (GP) sawmill to better understand and get to know one of our main shippers on the Coos Bay rail line. On an average day, GP ships approximately 12 rail cars on the Coos Bay Rail Link out of the facility. This is significant as each rail car has enough framing lumber to construct about six houses!

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From the Source: Long Fisheries
From the Source: Long Fisheries

After 8 years of being a commercial fisherman, Tyler expanded Long Fisheries operations through the lease of dock 15 along the Charleston working waterfront. With the addition of the dock, Long Fisheries provides a place for out of town buyers from LA to British Columbia, Canada to conduct business in Charleston.

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From the Source: North American Railcar Operators Association
From the Source: North American Railcar Operators Association

A couple weeks ago, the Oregon International Port of Coos Bay (OIPCB) and Coos Bay Rail Link (CBR) hosted the National American Railcar Operators Association (NARCOA) group on the Coos Bay rail line. NARCOA is a national non-profit organization that is “dedicated to the preservation and safe, legal operation of railroad equipment historically used for maintenance of way.”

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From the Source: Tarheel Aluminum
From the Source: Tarheel Aluminum

Tarheel Aluminum was started in 1989 by Tim Bohem in his garage on Tarheel Lane along Cape Arago Highway. Shortly after, the business grew and relocated to the Charleston Shipyard. In 2000, Ray Cox bought the business when his son, Kyle Cox, was in high school. It was during this time that Kyle learned a lot about the business and slowly over the years has taken the reigns to run Tarheel Aluminum. He became the official owner in July, 2016.

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From the Source: Fishermen's Wharf
From the Source: Fishermen's Wharf

Last year, the Port wrote a feature on Fishermen’s Wharf in our “From the Source” series. This year, we revisit this Charleston Marina icon again with its new owners, Will and Shanda Smith. The Smith’s look forward to carrying on the legacy of Fishermen’s Wharf by continuing to value the food, quality, fishermen, customers and the Charleston community.

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