Everett to strengthen ro-ro dock

The Port of Everett said work will begin this month to strengthen its South Terminal, used for roll-on/roll-off cargo operations.    The Port of Everett said work will begin this month to strengthen its South Terminal, used for roll-on/roll-off cargo operations.
   The Washington state port hired IMCO General Construction to oversee the $2.55 million upgrade project, which is made possible through a Washington state grant and is expected to be completed in May.
   “Moving high-value, heavy cargoes is what we do. We are committed to meeting and adapting our facilities to support and grow our customer base,” said Les Reardanz, the port’s executive director, in a statement. 
   The port is also working to develop its rail infrastructure to improve regional freight mobility and rail loading. In 2015/2016, it will invest about $10.2 million in rail upgrades to add 650 feet of new rail track at the northern end of the seaport, rehabilitate and extend the South Terminal rail spur, and construct a double rail siding of about 3,600 feet of on-terminal track.
   “This will provide the capacity necessary to move more cargo out by rail rather than truck,” the port said.