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Railex Project Walla Walla County, Washington “Streamlining Produce Distribution”
RAILEX SHIPPING VOLUMES Each 55 railcar unit train equals approximately 8 to 10 million pounds of produce shipped to East Coast. Three (3) unit trains per week.
RAILEX SHIPPING VOLUMES Approximately 1 RAILEX SHIPPING VOLUMES Approximately 1.0 billion pounds of produce and wine is shipped annually to the East Coast.
2013 RAILEX SHIPPING VOLUMES Apples 200+ million pounds Onions 195 million pounds Pears 55 million pounds Potatoes 80 million pounds Wine Over 1.75 million cases Other items 125 million pounds
The Railex’s business model adds additional value and markets to the Pacific Northwest Agriculture and wine industry. Railex is recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as a SmartWay Transport Partner. Since the inception of Railex business model in 2006, there has been the following positive impacts:
Railex Wine Distribution Warehouse
Railex Wine Distribution Warehouse 2017 - Phase 2 - 280K SQFT Expansion 2013 - Phase 1 - 500K SQFT Railex Wine Distribution Warehouse
Railex Wine Distribution Warehouse Phase 1 of the Railex Wine Distribution Warehouse is capable of storing 5 million cases of wine.
PACIFIC NORTHWEST Wines Anew Chateau Ste. Michelle Col Solare Columbia Crest Erath Michelle Northstar O Wines Red Diamond Seven Falls Snoqualmie Spring Valley Stimson Estate Cellars Two Vines 14 Hands
Partnerships California Conn Creek Hawk Crest Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Villa Mt. Eden Antica Napa Valley Antinori Eroica Esk Valley Haras Jean Leon La Braccesca Miguel Torres Chile Montenisa Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte Palmes D'or Prunotto Santa Cristina Tormaresca Torres Spain Torres Brandy Villa Maria New Zealand
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