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AGP Terminal 4 Opens at Grays Harbor

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AGP and the Port of Grays Harbor celebrated the grand opening of Terminal 4 on July 31, 2026, completing a project that doubles annual agricultural commodity exports through Grays Harbor.

The $60 million public investment added 47,000 feet of rail, a new fendering system, and 30 acres of cargo space at Terminal 4. AGP Chairman Dean Thernes stated the facility strengthens connections between Midwest agriculture and global markets, particularly in Asia-Pacific. The port's executive director called it a 'historic day' for the region, noting the project's economic benefits.

📄 Source: Local Government — https://portofgraysharbor.com/news/t4grandopening
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    AGP and the Port of Grays Harbor celebrated the grand opening of Terminal 4 on July 31, 2026“Aberdeen, WA – Ag Processing Inc a cooperative (AGP) and the Port of Grays Harbor celebrated the grand opening of AGP's new Terminal 4 export facility on July 31, 2026, marking the completion of a transformative project that significantly expands agricultural export capacity at one of the West Coast's most strategic deep-water ports.”
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    The grand opening of Terminal 4 completed a project that doubles annual agricultural commodity exports through Grays Harbor“The Terminal 4 facility positions AGP to significantly increase throughput at Grays Harbor, with the capability to more than double annual agricultural commodity exports through the port.”
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    The project involved a $60 million public investment“The Port’s $60 million public portion of the project added more than 47,000 feet of rail within its Marine Terminal Complex, a new fendering system and a stormwater collection and treatment facility at T4 and created more than 30 acres of additional cargo laydown area to support future operations at Terminal 4A.”
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    The project added 47,000 feet of rail“The Port’s $60 million public portion of the project added more than 47,000 feet of rail within its Marine Terminal Complex, a new fendering system and a stormwater collection and treatment facility at T4 and created more than 30 acres of additional cargo laydown area to support future operations at Terminal 4A.”
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    The project included a new fendering system“The Port’s $60 million public portion of the project added more than 47,000 feet of rail within its Marine Terminal Complex, a new fendering system and a stormwater collection and treatment facility at T4 and created more than 30 acres of additional cargo laydown area to support future operations at Terminal 4A.”
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    The project added 30 acres of cargo space at Terminal 4“The Port’s $60 million public portion of the project added more than 30 acres of additional cargo laydown area to support future operations at Terminal 4A.”
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    AGP Chairman Dean Thernes stated the facility strengthens connections between Midwest agriculture and global markets“"Terminal 4 represents a long-term investment in the future of our cooperative and the farmers we serve," said Dean Thernes, Chairman of the AGP Board of Directors. "Our member-owners continue to invest in assets that allow us to compete globally while returning value back to rural America. This facility strengthens our ability to connect Midwest agriculture with growing international demand for decades to come. We are proud of the partnership we have built with the Port of Grays Harbor and excited about the opportunities this facility creates for our customers and membership."”
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    AGP Chairman Dean Thernes mentioned the facility's particular focus on Asia-Pacific markets“"Terminal 4 represents a long-term investment in the future of our cooperative and the farmers we serve," said Dean Thernes, Chairman of the AGP Board of Directors. "Our member-owners continue to invest in assets that allow us to compete globally while returning value back to rural America. This facility strengthens our ability to connect Midwest agriculture with growing international demand for high-quality U.S. agricultural products, particularly throughout Southeast Asia and other Asia-Pacific markets."”
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    The port's executive director called the grand opening a 'historic day' for the regionNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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    The port's executive director noted the project's economic benefits“"This facility showcases the power of strategic infrastructure investment and cooperation," said Port of Grays Harbor Executive Director Leonard Barnes. "AGP has been an outstanding partner for more than two decades, and today's grand opening demonstrates what can be accomplished when industry and public entities work together toward a shared vision. This public-private partnership ship will benefit our community, our region, and the nation for years to come."”

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