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New Import/Export Customer at the Bellingham Shipping Terminal
The governing commission of the Port of Bellingham has authorized a Harbor Land Lease with GrandCamp International, LLC (GrandCamp) for 5 acres of property and up to 7 acres of aquatic lands near the Bellingham Shipping Terminal to support timber-related activities including the export of round logs from North Puget Sound to Asia. The lease term is five years, with a five-year renewal option.
"Reactivating the Shipping Terminal in support of working waterfront jobs has been a high priority for the Port of Bellingham," said Port Commission President Dan Robbins. "The port has made significant investments to modernize this facility and it is terrific to see renewed interest from the maritime community in shipping cargo from the Shipping Terminal."
The initial focus will be on the export of round logs from North Puget Sound to Asia. GrandCamp will debark and stage logs near the Shipping Terminal until there are enough logs to fill a Handymax break-bulk cargo vessel, providing dockworkers with some welcome work. Three 12-man longshoremen gangs will spend about seven days loading round logs onto the cargo vessel. The frequency of cargo ships calling the Shipping Terminal will depend on local supply and demand from customers.
"Our company is excited about the opportunity to be involved with the Port of Bellingham and have access to international and domestic markets for the distribution and receipt of forest products," said GrandCamp Managing Member Steve Grandorff. "With the Shipping Terminal’s well-developed infrastructure, access to resources via rail, barge, rafts, trucks, containers and ocean-going vessels; we believe the synergies between our company and the port will encourage growth, a new outlet for fiber to the local and regional community, and open a gateway for international products."
The port has made significant improvements to the Bellingham Shipping Terminal to encourage new business. Recent upgrades include a new bulkhead, renovation of the storm water and power systems, and roof improvements.
"The port is modernizing the Bellingham Shipping Terminal to meet the needs of today’s break-bulk cargo operators," said Port Director of Maritime Dan Stahl. "With 1250 feet of dock space on the deep water pier, a 550-foot barge pier, 40 acres of surrounding upland property and restored navigation depth, the Bellingham Shipping Terminal is ready to go to work."
The governing commission of the Port of Bellingham has authorized a Harbor Land Lease with GrandCamp International, LLC (GrandCamp) for 5 acres of property and up to 7 acres of aquatic lands near the Bellingham Shipping Terminal to support timber-related activities including the export of round logs from North Puget Sound to Asia. The lease term is five years, with a five-year renewal option.
"Reactivating the Shipping Terminal in support of working waterfront jobs has been a high priority for the Port of Bellingham," said Port Commission President Dan Robbins. "The port has made significant investments to modernize this facility and it is terrific to see renewed interest from the maritime community in shipping cargo from the Shipping Terminal."
The initial focus will be on the export of round logs from North Puget Sound to Asia. GrandCamp will debark and stage logs near the Shipping Terminal until there are enough logs to fill a Handymax break-bulk cargo vessel, providing dockworkers with some welcome work. Three 12-man longshoremen gangs will spend about seven days loading round logs onto the cargo vessel. The frequency of cargo ships calling the Shipping Terminal will depend on local supply and demand from customers.
"Our company is excited about the opportunity to be involved with the Port of Bellingham and have access to international and domestic markets for the distribution and receipt of forest products," said GrandCamp Managing Member Steve Grandorff. "With the Shipping Terminal’s well-developed infrastructure, access to resources via rail, barge, rafts, trucks, containers and ocean-going vessels; we believe the synergies between our company and the port will encourage growth, a new outlet for fiber to the local and regional community, and open a gateway for international products."
The port has made significant improvements to the Bellingham Shipping Terminal to encourage new business. Recent upgrades include a new bulkhead, renovation of the storm water and power systems, and roof improvements.
"The port is modernizing the Bellingham Shipping Terminal to meet the needs of today’s break-bulk cargo operators," said Port Director of Maritime Dan Stahl. "With 1250 feet of dock space on the deep water pier, a 550-foot barge pier, 40 acres of surrounding upland property and restored navigation depth, the Bellingham Shipping Terminal is ready to go to work."
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