Seattle welcomed officials from China Shipping, Matson, SSA Marine and the Port of Seattle to the recent opening of its new 70-acre, US$50 million double berth Terminal 30.
US Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke joined the official opening ceremonies of the container terminal that is a joint venture of China Shipping, Matson and SSA Marine.
"Our relationship with the Port of Seattle has been strong and productive for many years," said China Shipping president Li Shaode. "We are pleased to be opening this new facility, which represents a strong commitment to the region for years to come."
Said Seattle Port Commission president Bill Bryant: "The port's investment in Terminal 30, coupled with the long-term commitment of China Shipping, Matson, and SSA, will keep people working now and generate new jobs and revenue in the years to come."
Said SSA Terminals CEO Jon Hemingway: "This was truly a collaborative effort by the Port of Seattle, our partner China Shipping and our staff to bring this project in on budget."
US Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke joined the official opening ceremonies of the container terminal that is a joint venture of China Shipping, Matson and SSA Marine.
"Our relationship with the Port of Seattle has been strong and productive for many years," said China Shipping president Li Shaode. "We are pleased to be opening this new facility, which represents a strong commitment to the region for years to come."
Said Seattle Port Commission president Bill Bryant: "The port's investment in Terminal 30, coupled with the long-term commitment of China Shipping, Matson, and SSA, will keep people working now and generate new jobs and revenue in the years to come."
Said SSA Terminals CEO Jon Hemingway: "This was truly a collaborative effort by the Port of Seattle, our partner China Shipping and our staff to bring this project in on budget."