VIEW CHS and Cargill Expand TEMCO Grain Export Operations Cargill and CHS Inc. are expanding the TEMCO, LLC, grain export terminal joint venture to include other Pacifi c Northwest export assets owned by the companies. TEMCO, which operates an export facility in Tacoma, Wash., is a 50-50 joint venture between CHS and Cargill. The expanded joint venture will include the Tacoma facility, along with an export terminal in Kalama, Wash., partially pictured below, and the Cargill Irving Elevator at Portland, Ore. The expanded joint venture company will export feed grains, oilseeds and wheat to Asia-Pacifi c markets. Renovations and upgrades at Kalama on the Columbia River will continue to keep pace with export demand and improve effi ciency. Some changes will include an improved marine dock to increase outbound speed (shown below with yellow railing), new conveyors for faster grain handling, separate DDGS conveyors to eliminate contamination concerns and a new rail pit. Spokespeople at Cargill and CHS say they’re confi dent the long-term expansion will provide the assets, infrastructure and volume necessary to meet global demand. Country elevators and producers are expected to benefi t from the strong global connections, plus logistical and distribution expertise. — Annette Degnan The dock with the yellow railing, right, is the start of improvements at the Kalama, Wash., export facility. 16 March/April 2012 CHSINC.COM
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