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Honda Coming to Quonset

Honda will begin shipping vehicles to the Port of Davisville in 2014.

 

Things are going to be getting a bit busier in the Port of Davisville come 2014. In an announcement Friday afternoon at the port, North Atlantic Distribution, Inc. (NORAD) announced a major expansion of its vehicle shipping business as Honda will begin shipping autos through the part starting next year.

“Today’s announcement is another indication of how capitalizing on our assets will bring more business to Rhode Island,” said Governor Lincoln Chafee. “By investing in the infrastructure to modernize the Port and creating an environment where our companies can succeed we are seeing an increase in commerce and economic development that benefits all of Rhode Island.”

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According to Mike Miranda, president and CEO of NORAD, Honda estimates it will be sending about 25,000 vehicles in its first year at Davisville, with higher numbers in the years to follow. 

The Port of Davisville is currently the seventh largest auto importer in North America. More than 172,000 vehicles were imported at the port last year, with another 41,000 by rail and 2,300 by truck. Vehicles arriving at the Port of Davisville are process, finished and distributed by NORAD. Honda will join Audi, Volkswagen, Porsche, Ford, Bentley and Subaru at the port.

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