Sunday, November 21, 2010

Port Of Tacoma Torpedoes Coal Export Terminal Plan

Peter Gartrell - Platt's Trader 11/22/2010

The Port of Tacoma said late Friday it has nixed plans for a large coal exporting facility near Seattle after considering“a multitude of business and community factors.”

People familiar with the facility sayBNSF Railway and Union Pacific were considering a terminal with capacity to handle up to 20 million short tons a year, but port commissioners concerned with the potential outcry from environmental activists backed off the plan.....Read Full Report

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