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07 Oct 2003

Port of Tacoma Awards Largest Contract in its History

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.

10 Jan 2003

Port of Tacoma to Build New Terminal

Evergreen Marine Corporation (Taiwan) and the Port of Tacoma announced an agreement to relocate operations from Terminal 4 to Pierce County Terminal. project in the Port's 85-year history. Commission President. that they will be a major part of that future. Evergreen America Corp., agents for EMC. America. our ocean and intermodal services according to customer demand. benefits all of us involved in international trade. equivalent units). total with an annual capacity of approximately 1.2 million TEUs. of Tacoma finished 2002 with a record volume of 1.44 million TEUs. infrastructure. later date. Dugan. Blair. lift and other specialty cargoes. acreage is now used for auto storage. Terminal. several potential Port of Tacoma locations. a major container terminal.

13 Feb 2003

Port of Tacoma Posts Record Year

generated operating revenue of $72.9 million, up 19 percent from 2001. previous record was set in 2000 at $62.3 million. Director. on our laurels. units) -- an 11.4 percent increase from 2001. be exceeded. that Phase 1 of the new terminal is scheduled for completion in late 2004. was the largest single factor in this growth. (transfers of containers between ship and rail) increased markedly in 2002. percent from 2001. led by a 69 percent gain at the North Intermodal Yard (NIM). Corp. and from "K" Line's partnership with Hanjin Shipping Co., Ltd. significantly expanding its cargo volume through Tacoma. Transportation.