Thousands of Autos Arrive in One Day

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Quonset’s Port of Davisville continues to thrive as one of North America’s Top Ten auto importers, driving jobs and tax revenue for Rhode Island.

On September 12, two NYK Line ships – the Capricornus Leader and the Oceanus Leader – arrived at the Port and offloaded more than 5,000 brand-new Subaru vehicles. The cars were then processed and customized by Quonset company North Atlantic Distribution (NORAD) before being sent out to dealerships across the Northeast.

Major expansions at the Port of Davisville will allow for continued growth in the auto import industry while positioning the port as a hub for offshore wind in the North Atlantic. QDC has already completed nearly $100 million of the total $234 million investment envisioned by the Port of Davisville Master Plan. This includes the reconstruction of Pier 1 (built in 1941) so that auto imports can continue, while a new multi-purpose pier will soon be constructed to service offshore wind projects. Reconstruction of Pier 2, pictured above, was completed in 2022.

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Congratulations to Christian Jones, Senior Manager for Maritime Infrastructure, on earning the Accredited Maritime Port Executive designation!

This accomplishment reflects Christian’s commitment to professional growth, which supports the Port of Davisville’s continued success.

In a recent op-ed, Managing Director Steven J. King reflects on the investments behind Quonset’s success and how Question 3 would help prepare Rhode Island for its next chapter of growth.

Read more: https://rhodeislandcurrent.com/2026/10/22/what-can-strategic-investments-accomplish-look-no-further-than-quonset/

Congratulations to @EdesiaNutrition! Their 200,000-square-foot expansion will more than double their capacity to save children around the world from malnutrition.

Quonset is proud to be home to a company whose work makes such a profound difference for children and families.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Construction on Marine Road in the Quonset Business Park has been completed. Marine Road and access to the Quonset Bike Path are back open to regular traffic.

QDC recently worked to preserve a grove of white fir trees that would have been lost to construction at Quonset Air Base.

Known for their hardiness, the evergreens have been replanted throughout the Business Park, where we hope they will remain part of the landscape for years.