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The new Charleston ice plant is up and running with increased prices
The port of Coos Bay has its new ice plant up and running in Charleston. The newly built ice plant replaces the plant that was destroyed by a fire in late December of last year. The new ice plant has increased storage capacity and a higher production rate, both of which were problems with the old plant. “We used to run into situations where we would need to either turn away,,, “And now during peak times, we should have no problem meeting the demand of our fleet.” With new technology, the cost of running the “state of the art” facility brings new pricing. photos, >click to read< 08:33
Following a declaration of emergency, Port of Coos Bay moves forward with Charleston Ice Plant project
The Oregon International Port of Coos Bay has been pursuing solutions to provide commercial grade flake ice to the fishing fleet following the fire at the ice plant in late December 2019. “Staff explored options to lease equipment for short-term relief while a long-term solution was pursued. Unfortunately, leasing equipment is not an option as the units necessary to produce the type of ice required by the fleet are only available for purchase,” the release said. Photos, >click to read< 18:04
