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June 9, 2011

Joseph Poire` Executive Director. June 9, 2011. MISSION. 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,

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June 9, 2011

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  1. Joseph Poire` Executive Director June 9, 2011
  2. MISSION 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.
  3. Circa 1870’s, first grain shipment from Whitman County, Almota to Portland.
  4. 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. 8
  5. Freight Comparison of Barges, Trains and Trucks on the CSRS
  6. 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. 16
  7. Joseph Poire` Executive Director June 9, 2011
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