The Oregon International Port of Coos Bay has secured $11.25 million through the U.S. Maritime Administration’s Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) to advance the Pacific Coast Intermodal Port (PCIP), a major rail-linked freight development on the US West Coast.
The funding will support rail infrastructure works on the North Spit of Coos Bay, preparing the future terminal footprint for cargo operations.
Key works include upgrades to connections with the Coos Bay Rail Line, aimed at strengthening inland rail access and improving long-term freight readiness for the proposed terminal site.
The award adds to a broader funding stack that includes earlier federal support via the INFRA and CRISI programmes, alongside a recent $100 million commitment from the State of Oregon.
Kyle Stevens, President of the Port Commission, said: “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. It reflects ongoing public support for practical investments that create jobs, expand opportunities for producers, and strengthen infrastructure with growing national significance.”
The PCIP is planned as a ship-to-rail container terminal designed to introduce additional West Coast gateway capacity and ease pressure on existing port systems.
By linking directly to inland markets via rail, the project aims to provide shippers with an alternative route for containerised cargo flows.
A further objective is improved access to empty containers for regional exporters, particularly agricultural producers, manufacturers, and small businesses reliant on repositioning efficiency to support outbound trade.
Melissa Cribbins, Executive Director of the PCIP, stated: “Large infrastructure projects move forward one step at a time, and this funding advances an important next phase. 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.”
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From the private sector, Chad Meyer, President of NorthPoint Development, said: “We continue to see strong long-term market potential in Coos Bay and confidence in the logistics advantages this location offers.
“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.”
The project is positioned as part of a wider effort to expand US West Coast freight capacity and improve intermodal connectivity between port terminals and inland logistics corridors.
For more information:
Oregon International Port of Coos Bay – https://www.portofcoosbay.com/
