Asian demand for U.S. grain will soar in the years ahead, and U.S. farmers will need more West Coast port capacity to meet that demand.
That was a key theme Thursday, May 19, as grain producers and shippers gathered to learn about SSA Marine’s plans for the Gateway Pacific Terminal project at Cherry Point. SSA sponsored the event.
Although much of the local public debate about this deep-water bulk cargo shipping proposal has focused on the likelihood that it will handle mostly coal, SSA Marine’s spokesmen have always insisted they want a multi-use facility, with grains a potential part of the customer base.