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8/15/2011
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Tacoma port marks 1 millionth Kia vehicle
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On Aug. 11, the Port of Tacoma, Wash., marked the 1 millionth Kia Motors America (KMA) vehicle to enter one of its terminals. The 2011 Optima Hybrid rolled off a ship at Blair Terminal.
Since February 1995, Auto Warehousing Company (AWC) has processed Kia vehicles imported through the port.
“Over the years, the Kia business in Tacoma has meant thousands of longshore hours for our … workers who drive the vehicles off the ships, and hundreds of jobs at AWC and throughout our community,” said Connie Bacon, port commission president, in a prepared statement.
The milestone “demonstrates the strength” of KMA’s long-standing partnership with the port and commitment to the U.S. market, said KMA Vice President of Sales Tom Loveless.
The port is served by BNSF Railway Co. and Union Pacific Railroad; Tacoma Rail provides switching and terminal rail services.
Since February 1995, Auto Warehousing Company (AWC) has processed Kia vehicles imported through the port.
“Over the years, the Kia business in Tacoma has meant thousands of longshore hours for our … workers who drive the vehicles off the ships, and hundreds of jobs at AWC and throughout our community,” said Connie Bacon, port commission president, in a prepared statement.
The milestone “demonstrates the strength” of KMA’s long-standing partnership with the port and commitment to the U.S. market, said KMA Vice President of Sales Tom Loveless.
The port is served by BNSF Railway Co. and Union Pacific Railroad; Tacoma Rail provides switching and terminal rail services.
