Port of Vancouver signs MOU with North Dakota Agriculture

The Port of Vancouver has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the North Dakota Department of Agriculture in an effort to strengthen trade connections between the two regions. Port CEO Todd Coleman signed the MOU on Wednesday in Fargo.

“Based on customer commitments, the Port of Vancouver will lease blocks of railcars to move products,” said Coleman in a press release. “This means more cars are available, reliability is increased and North Dakota farmers remain competitive in the global market.”

Coleman said westbound railcars will begin transporting agriculture from North Dakota as early as mid-September.

“This unique service would not be possible without the support of our partners in North Dakota, and we look forward to a long and productive relationship,” he said.

Photo courtesy North Dakota Department of Agriculture