Groundbreaking at Port of Vancouver USA Signals Future as Key Global Outlet for Soda Ash
Posted May 20, 2025
Port leaders, Solvay, Vancouver Bulk Terminal begin work to transform port
facility into state-of-the-art gateway for key U.S.-sourced minera
VANCOUVER, Wash. – On Tuesday at the Port of Vancouver USA, port leaders and partners
broke ground on a project to construct a state-of-the-art terminal for soda ash.
The newly designed Terminal 2, Berth 7 port facility will have the capability to annually
transload more than 3 million tons of soda ash. The project combines expertise and capabilities
of Vancouver Bulk Terminal, a joint venture between Nautilus International Holding
Corporation and Neltume Ports; the Port of Vancouver USA; and Solvay – a global leader in
soda ash.