june 9, 2011 joseph poire` executive director. the port of whitman county is dedicated to improving...
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June 9, 2011
Joseph Poire`Executive Director
The Port of Whitman County is dedicated to improving the quality of life for
all citizens of Whitman County through industrial real estate development, preservation of multi-modal transportation,
facilitation of economic development and provision of on-water recreational
opportunities.
MISSION
Circa 1870’s, first grain shipment from Whitman County, Almota to Portland.
Palouse River and Coulee City (PCC) Rail System• A 300-mile rail line comprised of three
separate branches spanning four eastern Washington counties.
• Provides direct rail service to shippers, manufacturers, and farmers in eastern Washington.
• Rail commodities include grain, fertilizer, bio-diesel raw material inputs, liquid propane gas, and lumber.
• State responsibility of ownership, local responsibility of governance.
• Shipping during 2010 on the PCC rail system increased 20% over 2009 to 8,000 carloads.
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Most efficient use of energy
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Freight Comparison of Barges, Trains and Trucks on the CSRS
The Washington Grain Train• WSDOT owns and manages a fleet of grain
cars to help Washington farmers move grain to consolidation facilities and coast ports.
Produce Railcar Pool• Developed in 2006• Helps carry Washington state produce to
eastern states in refrigerated railcars.
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June 9, 2011
Joseph Poire`Executive Director