Car export boom at Grays

Chrysler vehicles are processed by Pasha Automotive Services (PAS) and are loaded onto Siem car carriers by Pasha Stevedoring & Terminals and Local 24. Siem ships the vehicles from Grays Harbour to Asia using its NAPA service (North American Pacific Asia) which offers ro-ro service with a fleet of modern Pure Car and Truck Carriers.

Jeff Campbell, vice president, Siem, said: “Exports are a driver of US economic growth, and Siem is proud to have been part of the Chrysler resurgence. Despite a challenging global economy, there is a continued global demand for American goods. And increased exports mean increased job opportunities. Our partnership with Pasha and the Port of Grays Harbour provides expansion opportunities for all of us.”

The anticipated number of exported vehicles (25,000 units a year) has been greatly exceeded and PAS is expanding its operations through new infrastructure and increased rail access in order to meet the needs of OEMs benefitting from the high demand overseas for US manufactured vehicles.