The Columbia River became attractive to Bunge because of the $150 million project to deepen the Columbia River by three feet from Astoria to Portland, EGT officials say. … The Longview terminal, expected to be completed next year, allows ships to haul full loads of cargo through the deepened channel, which means higher profits for the grain companies. It’s the first export grain terminal built in the U.S. in 25 years. The terminal is also a big win for the Longview area, the port director said. The terminal will add 50 permanent longshore jobs and 30 related jobs to Longview.
