WHAT WE DO

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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 & OPERATED RAILROAD

134-mile rail line from Coquille to Eugene.
 

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
PSA: Coos Bay Rail Line Has Resumed Rail Activity South of the Coos Bay Swing Span Bridge
PSA: Coos Bay Rail Line Has Resumed Rail Activity South of the Coos Bay Swing Span Bridge

The Oregon International Port of Coos Bay advises the public that rail activities have resumed. The Coos Bay Rail Line south of the Coos Bay Swing Span bridge is active and this includes maintenance vehicles, rail locomotives and rail cars. The Port reminds the public to stay safe and stay clear from railroad tracks. It is dangerous and prohibited.

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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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Celebrate Oregon Oyster Week at the ‘Ahh Shucks!’ Oyster Feed on Saturday, April 27th in Charleston!
Celebrate Oregon Oyster Week at the ‘Ahh Shucks!’ Oyster Feed on Saturday, April 27th in Charleston!

The Charleston community invites seafood lovers to celebrate fresh and delicious Coos Bay oysters at the 14th annual Charleston “Ahh Shucks!” Oyster Feed on Saturday, April 27th. The celebration starts at noon and goes until 4 p.m. at the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology (OIMB) Dining Hall, located at 63466 Boat Basin Road in Charleston. This yearly celebration runs in conjunction with Oregon Oyster Week and is hosted by the Charleston Community Enhancement Corporation.  

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Submit Names for Charleston Memorial
Submit Names for Charleston Memorial

This year’s deadline to have names engraved on the Charleston Fishermen’s Memorial at Charleston Marina is April 1st. Names may be engraved after review by members of the memorial committee. To add a name to the memorial, the person must have commercially fished out of the Charleston or Coos Bay area for a minimum of three years. Applications to add names to the memorial are available at the Charleston Marina Office, 63534 Kingfisher Road.

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OIPCB Launches Scholarship and Community Giving Program
OIPCB Launches Scholarship and Community Giving Program

The Port of Coos Bay will award two $500 scholarships to local graduating seniors who are pursuing educational advancement at an Oregon trade school, community college, or university. The Port has also released a new community giving process.

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Year in Review: Letter from the CEO
Year in Review: Letter from the CEO

Throughout 2018, developments in each of the Port’s three business arms; Rail, Maritime and the Charleston Marina have served to further our mission to promote sustainable development that enhances the economy of southwest Oregon and the State. I am confident that 2019 will yield new and exciting opportunities for our Port community.  We have a quest for quality and will strive to maximize visibility that we believe improves efficiency. As a primary economic driver for the region and state, we are firmly committed to the strong continuation of ongoing projects and initiating new economic development activities.

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We’re bringing Charleston to you at the 35th Annual Charleston Crab Feed!
We’re bringing Charleston to you at the 35th Annual Charleston Crab Feed!

‘Crack Up’ fresh Oregon Dungeness Crab from Charleston at the North Bend Community Center on Saturday, February 9th! The Charleston fishing village is bringing Oregon’s fresh Dungeness crab harvest to YOU at the 35th Annual Charleston Merchants Crab Feed this year.

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Oregon International Port of Coos Bay Promotes Environmental Stewardship Through Removal and Disposal of Derelict Vessels
Oregon International Port of Coos Bay Promotes Environmental Stewardship Through Removal and Disposal of Derelict Vessels

Abandoned and derelict vessels are a problem for many U.S. harbors, bays, and shorelines. Sunken, stranded, and decrepit vessels are not only an eyesore, but also hazards to navigation. Additionally, these vessels can pose significant threats to natural resources.Disposal of these vessels often falls on the shoulders of Port Authorities throughout the United States. 

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Oregon International Port of Coos Bay Receives $20 Million Grant to Support Rehabilitation of Bridge Structures on the Coos Bay Rail Line
Oregon International Port of Coos Bay Receives $20 Million Grant to Support Rehabilitation of Bridge Structures on the Coos Bay Rail Line

The Oregon International Port of Coos Bay (Port) is pleased to announce the award of a $20 million Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant to support rehabilitation of 15 bridge structures along the Coos Bay Rail Line. The Coos Bay Rail Line, owned and operated by the Port, is a 134-mile short line railroad which runs throughout Coos, Douglas, and Lane Counties supporting the regional and state economy.

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Charleston Marina Dredging Operations to Commence in Mid-December
Charleston Marina Dredging Operations to Commence in Mid-December

The Charleston Marina will be conducting maintenance dredging in the Charleston Marina channel and Inner Basin beginning approximately December 17th, 2018. 

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Service Interruption on Coos Bay Rail Line South of Reedsport
Service Interruption on Coos Bay Rail Line South of Reedsport

A service interruption occurred along the Coos Bay rail line between Reedsport and Lakeside, Oregon, on the evening of November 27th, 2018 resulting in a temporary service outage on the south end of the rail line.  

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PORT PERSPECTIVE
How to Catch and Eat Oregon Dungeness Crab
How to Catch and Eat Oregon Dungeness Crab

Oregon Dungeness Crab is the biggest commercial fishery on the Southern Oregon Coast and is a unique commodity.  It’s economic impact on the South Coast and the various ways individuals and families can enjoy this Oregon delicacy cannot be understated. You can get a taste of this delicacy at the 35th Annual Charleston Crab Feed coming up on February 9th  from 11 AM to 3 PM at the North Bend Community Center where the Charleston Merchants will be serving up fresh Oregon Dungeness Crab meals, homemade desserts and have great prize drawings!

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Three Ways to Use Social Media Data and Analytics
Three Ways to Use Social Media Data and Analytics

Many of us have heard of the terms “big data” and “data analytics” in the main stream media over the past decade. These terms may seem synonymous and although related, they do not have the same meaning. Big data is defined as the huge volume of data too large and complex for processing by traditional methods. Data analysis is taking extremely large amounts of data points (big data) with the purpose of drawing conclusions from that information. One area the Port interacts with big data and data analytics is through our social media channels. Thus, this article will outline three simple ways to use these social media analytics.

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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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