VANCOUVER, Wash. – Today the Port of Vancouver USA announced completion of the Terminal 5 Unit Train Improvement project.  The project, part of the larger West Vancouver Freight Access (WVFA) project, adds 35,000 feet of new rail capacity to the port’s internal system.  The new track, constructed in a loop with associated yard tracks, is located at the port’s recently developed Terminal 5 (T-5) and will provide rail service for a variety of cargoes, including wind energy components.  Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway (BNSF) began using the new loop track at the end of June.

The Port of Vancouver USA is a multi-purpose port authority located in Vancouver, Washington along the banks of the Columbia River and has much to offer companies looking to expand or relocate in the Pacific Northwest.

The port has over 800 acres available for expansion and development of heavy and light industry, manufacturing, distribution warehousing, research and business-park uses. The port also has versatile cargo handling facilities, a skilled labor force, personal customer service, and extensive transportation networks.

Come take a behind-the-scenes look at your local port. VIP tours are held for anyone interested in seeing first hand, how a port works. The next port tour is a family tour and is scheduled for July 17 at 11 a.m.  To learn more about port tours click here.

• We handle more than 500 ocean-going vessels annually
• 60 percent of our power comes from wind
• Our marine and industrial activities generate $1.6 billion in economic benefits