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Shipping industry

Courtesy of Oregon State University

Oregon lawmakers send $100 million to Coos Bay channel dredging in preparation for shipping terminal

Kyra Buckley

The $2.3 billion Port of Coos Bay and NorthPoint Development project will create an international cargo ship and rail terminal on the south coast.
Fred Greaves

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CalMatters

Unstoppable invasion: How did mussels sneak into California, despite decades of state shipping rules?

Alastair Bland

Most ships discharging ballast water into California waters are inspected, but state officials have tested the water of only 16 ships. Experts say invaders like mussels are inevitable under current rules and enforcement.