A surge in grain and potash exports in the first quarter helped more than double the Port of Longview’s profits compared to the same time last year.
Net income hit $3.4 million in the first three months of the year, up from $1.4 million in the first quarter of 2016, the port reported Tuesday. While imports dipped, increased export activity more than made up for the loss. Overall cargo activity jumped 46 percent.
First-quarter results do not include shipments of wind turbines, which the port did not start handling this year until April.
