The proposed coal export terminal site at the Oregon International Port of Coos Bay.
Coos Bay, with the North Spit on the horizon. The Port of Coos Bay is considering leasing or selling land it owns on the North Spit to developers of a coal export terminal.
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Amelia Templeton
The Coos Bay Rail Link line currently serves Southport Lumber on the North Spit, among other customers. Coal terminal developers are studying the capacity of the rail line to handle unit trains of coal, up to 135 cars long.
The port of Coos Bay is discussing selling or leasing land it owns on the North Spit for a coal export terminal. Nearby BLM land is used for recreation.