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Newest federal investment boosts West Coast supply chain resilience, expands export opportunity, and builds momentum in Coos Bay

COOS BAY, OR — April 27, 2026 — The Oregon International Port of Coos Bay announced today that the Pacific Coast Intermodal Port (PCIP) project has been awarded an $11.25 million grant through the U.S. Maritime Administration’s Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP). Another significant milestone for a major Oregon freight initiative with national impact.

The funding supports significant rail infrastructure improvements on the North Spit of Coos Bay that prepare the future terminal area for cargo movement, strengthen connections to the Coos Bay Rail Line, and advance long-term readiness for one of Oregon’s most significant trade and economic development opportunities.

The award follows previous federal investments through INFRA and CRISI grant programs, as well as the State of Oregon’s recent $100 million commitment to the project, reflecting continued bipartisan support and sustained partnership across federal and state levels.

“This award sends a clear message that serious infrastructure in rural Oregon matters and that the South Coast has a real role to play in the state’s economic future,” said Kyle Stevens, President of the Port Commission. “It reflects ongoing public support for practical investments that create jobs, expand opportunities for producers, and strengthen infrastructure with growing national significance.”

The Pacific Coast Intermodal Port is a proposed ship-to-rail container terminal designed to create a new freight gateway on the U.S. West Coast, add capacity to an increasingly constrained port system, and provide shippers with an additional reliable trade option connected directly to inland markets by rail.

By creating a new flow of imported containers through Coos Bay, the project is also expected to increase access to empty containers that can be used by agriculture producers, manufacturers, and small businesses seeking efficient pathways to global markets.

“Large infrastructure projects move forward one step at a time, and this funding advances an important next phase,” said Melissa Cribbins, Executive Director of the PCIP. “We remain focused on responsible planning, durable partnerships, and delivering measurable progress, and we are incredibly grateful to Oregon’s federal delegation for their steadfast support of this effort.”

“We continue to see strong long-term market potential in Coos Bay and confidence in the logistics advantages this location offers,” said Chad Meyer, President of NorthPoint Development, the project’s private-sector partner. “As global trade patterns continue to evolve, resilient transportation infrastructure becomes increasingly important. PCIP helps create the additional capacity, flexibility, and routing options needed for an ever-changing world.”

For more information about the PCIP project, visit www.pcipproject.com

*Note on PCIP Funding: Funding awarded for the PCIP project is tied to specific project purposes under federal law, grant requirements, and project agreements. These funds are financially separate from resources used for Port operations or other capital projects.

Media Contact:
Matt Friesen
mfriesen@portofcoosbay.com
Oregon International Port of Coos Bay
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