WSPC focuses on transport options, agricultural sustainability, soil testing
Lora Abcarian -- The Produce News -- December 10, 2007
As one of the nation’s larger potato producers, Washington continues to explore transportation options that facilitate the movement of its annual crop into the pipeline. The abundant supplies of quality potatoes are more than enough to meet the needs of Washingtonians, and Karen Bonaudi, assistant executive director of the Washington State Potato Commission, said congestion along the state’s highway system has stakeholders looking at potential solutions.
“Railex has a really made a difference to rail service in Washington because it provides a guarantee,” Ms. Bonaudi told The Produce News.
The service is available to growers in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and California.
Operating out of the Port of Walla, Walla, WA, Railex’s transloading facility operates two 55-railcar trains leased from Union Pacific, one originating in Washington and the other originating in Rotterdam, NY. Product is transported over 2,000 miles of track between the two locations. Potatoes continue to be one of the largest volume fresh commodities transported. The company provides a three-day guarantee delivery time and provides free storage in New York until product is picked up.
“Railex has a really made a difference to rail service in Washington because it provides a guarantee,” Ms. Bonaudi told The Produce News.
The service is available to growers in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and California.
Operating out of the Port of Walla, Walla, WA, Railex’s transloading facility operates two 55-railcar trains leased from Union Pacific, one originating in Washington and the other originating in Rotterdam, NY. Product is transported over 2,000 miles of track between the two locations. Potatoes continue to be one of the largest volume fresh commodities transported. The company provides a three-day guarantee delivery time and provides free storage in New York until product is picked up.
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