Here is one article about this proposed project: [
hh-today.com]
There are plenty of potential issues with publicly funded [smaller] intermodal terminals - starting with - if the railroad doesn't have skin in the game, one cannot count on getting consistent, reliable service to that facility. The Port of Quincy [WA] facility is a prime example.
The have been multiple articles about the Quincy situation over the years, but here is a [optomistic] summary: [
www.prnewswire.com]
Reading between the lines, they currently have
no intermodal service, either east or west.