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core function of the facility will be able to
be performed,” he said.
The Mount Clare site, which is an
active rail yard, would use state-of-the-art
technology.
CSX spokesperson Robert Sullivan
asserted, “Our goal is have this terminal
operational by 2015 to help the Port
accommodate anticipated growth resulting
from the widening of the Panama Canal,
while helping reduce highway congestion,
creating jobs and supporting regional
business development.”
Sullivan also explained, “This proposed,
state-of-the-art intermodal facility would
utilize zero-emissions electric crane tech-
nology, the first of its kind at any East
Coast Port.”
Preliminary cost estimates for the
project are approximately $90 million to
$95 million, which would be shared by
CSX and the Maryland Department of
Transportation. “In addition, CSX is making
an additional $42 million in infrastructure
enhancements to further position the Port
for growth,” Sullivan said.
Dormsjo is reassuring communities
near the train yard that the site will undergo
a thorough review. “There will be a rigorous
environmental review and traffic study,” he
said. “We won’t be cutting any corners in
that regard.”
Sullivan added, “As we do in every
intermodal terminal development project,
CSX has assured the State and City that we
will engage the public and, to the best of
our ability, address any concerns.”
Having double-stack rail capacity
will make the Port of Baltimore more
competitive.
“
The double-stack train is the last
obstacle for the Port of Baltimore to be
able to compete 360 degrees against the
big ports like New York and Norfolk,” said
Mauro Dal Bo, who manages Mediterranean
Shipping Company’s Baltimore Office.
“
Once this is complete, I believe it will put
the Port of Baltimore in a leading position
and will help the Port continue its steady
growth.”
Mark Montgomery, President and CEO
of Ports America Chesapeake, said he is
happy about the Mount Clare location.
“
I think it’s great that it’s in the city. I’m
really excited [that] it’s eight miles from the
gate at Seagirt,” he said, adding, “We look
forward to working with CSX and growing
business at the Port.”
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