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The Port of Tacoma has been awarded the largest single capital improvement contract in its history. ICON Materials of Kent, Wash., the low bidder, will manage construction of a new container terminal for Evergreen America Inc. The contract awards ICON $46.2 million to build the terminal and a dedicated intermodal yard. "This is the biggest project in Port history," said Port Commissioner Jack Fabulich. "While this new container terminal will be a foundation for the Port's future, it also provides a much-needed stimulus to the Tacoma-Pierce County economy.

The Port of Tacoma recently promoted Janet Quimby to Director of Contracts and Risk Management. In this position, she is responsible for all Port purchasing, risk management programs, safety programs, and oversight of all Port contracts, including construction and consulting contracts in support of Port capital programs. "Janet has demonstrated an exceptional ability to coordinate complex programs," said Jeff Lincoln, the Port's Director of Facilities Development. "She clearly has the ability to succeed in her expanded areas of responsibility." Quimby was previously the Port's Manager of Contracts and Purchasing. Before joining the Port of Tacoma in 1996, she was a Senior Contracting Officer with the Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle (Metro).

The Port of Tacoma's North Intermodal Yard (NIM) handled a record 7,312 intermodal lifts (transfers of containers between ship and rail) from February 8-14. The yard, which serves Evergreen Marine Corp. (Taiwan) and "K" Line (Japan), is opening 2003 like it closed 2002. lockout. percent. direct-China service to Tacoma. Port's new computerized intermodal management system. carrier operation in the Western United States. start construction later this year. the second all-straddle carrier operation on the West Coast. delayed in the wake of the October 2002 labor lockout. Manager. to increase by 5 percent. Ljungren concluded.