Port of
Redwood City Overview
The Port of Redwood City, located
18 nautical miles south of San Francisco, is
the only deepwater port in south San Francisco Bay. Strategically located between San
Francisco and the rapidly growing Silicon Valley/San
Jose region, the Port provides
excellent inland transportation access via U.S. Highway 101 and Union Pacific Railroad.
Our key location enables tenants to save both time and shipping costs.
The Port of Redwood City specializes in bulk, neo-bulk and
liquid cargoes.
The Redwood City channel is a federally navigation project maintained at 30 feet (MLLW).
Wharf/cargo facilities are described under port berthing facilities.
Just as important as our modern berthing and transportation facilities is our staff of
Port professionals who provide expertise and services to make your marine cargo operation
a success. Unencumbered by the constraints of a large organization, our Port staff will
move quickly to put together the customized service needed in today's complex
international transportation system.
Our combination of strategic location, available deepwater facilities and efficient
service, has enabled the Port of Redwood City to become the fastest growing
"small" bulk port in California. By focusing our port development efforts on dry
bulk, neo-bulk and specialized cargo, we look forward
to the Port's continued growth.
A five-member Board of Port Commissioners, which is appointed by the
City Council, governs the Port. Commissioners serve
five year terms. The City of Redwood City Charter gives the Port Commission
the authority to set policy and mange the Port, including
budgetary policy and the selection of
the Executive Director.
Experienced personnel through one
administrative complex - the Port staff - provide all of the
Port's services. The Port of Redwood City publishes tariffs,
assigns berths, and supervises cargo activity, property management, and security services to
its customers.
Executive Director Michael J. Giari and his staff welcome your interest and invite your
inquiries concerning the Port of Redwood City's services and maritime facilities.
