PORT OF REDWOOD CITY

A partnership between the Port of Redwood City (Port) and San Mateo County Office of Education (SMCOE) is growing the next generation of skilled maritime talent through hands-on outreach with local students. Through workforce partnerships and early career exposure, the Port is investing in future maritime professionals who will keep the Bay Area’s supply chain resilient, the economy moving and maritime operations sustainable. On May 14, 11th and 12th grade students got an opp

Fun Fact: In California alone, the maritime industry generates approximately $12.2 billion annually for the state’s economy. (*Source: American Maritime Partnership) Welcome to Currents – the Port of Redwood City’s monthly newsletter. Here, we highlight news and happenings for the Port’s maritime commerce, waterfront recreation and work to serve Silicon Valley. As we sail into May, we’re shining a spotlight on the maritime industry and the powerful role it plays as an econo

Fun Fact: The Port has 120 acres of industrial and commercial land, connecting international markets, efficiently importing and exporting cargo around the globe. We’re wrapping up April with news that’s making waves for our environmental stewardship, maritime commerce and community engagement efforts! Our six-month fiscal year gross revenue came in at $5.8 million; an almost million dollar mid-year increase compared to last year. This directly reflects our efforts to continue

The Port of Redwood City will light up the sky on Saturday, May 9, for its annual drone show. This year’s “Rock on Water” rock and roll theme will feature more than 400 synchronized drone displays with illuminating animations of guitars, sound waves, drums and more. Port of Redwood City Rock on Water Drone Show Saturday, May 96 – 9 p.m. (show begins at 8:30 p.m.) 459 Seaport Court, Redwood City “Kicking off summer fun, our annual drone show has become a Redwood City tradition

In recognition of the upcoming Earth Day (April 22), the Port of Redwood City is highlighting its commitment to environmental stewardship through the development of a Living Shoreline Pilot Project, an innovative approach to shoreline stabilization that uses natural materials rather than traditional hard infrastructure. This project is the first-of-its-kind in the Bay region, allowing the Port of Redwood City to impact future policy and regulatory decisions around addressing

The Port of Redwood City today shared that $7.35 million will be invested in its dredging and maintenance efforts through the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers fiscal year 2026 work plan. The funds were secured with support from U.S. Senator Alex Padilla to supplement the annual federal dredging of the Port’s channel. Dredging is the removal of sediments and debris from the Port’s waterways and the San Francisco Bay Channel. Without it, the channel would slowly fill up, prohibitin

Fun Fact: Did you know that women make-up approximately 2% of the 1.9 million seafarers globally? This month’s newsletter is setting sail with features on influential maritime women, water adventures with Port of Redwood City tenants and education on recycling plastics. March is Women’s History Month and in honor of this, we share the legacy of just a few of many maritime women – past and present. Come to the Port to splash in waves of fun with several of our water recreati

Fun Fact: A vessel’s journey across the ocean to trade cargo can take anywhere between 20 and 45 days. Dive into the latest happenings at the Port of Redwood City in this month’s Currents . Learn more about California Ports Day, essential marina tips and new sponsorship opportunities. We’ll start our newsletter by recapping California Ports Day. This day is a moment for the maritime industry to remind communities about ports’ lasting impacts, from cargo trade to community s

Fun Fact: Ports across the United States contributed $2.89 trillion in economic activity, according to a 2024 impact report by the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA). As we set sail into a new year, we’re focused on supply chain efficiency, partnerships and community impact at the Port of Redwood City. We're spotlighting maritime partners who keep our global trade efforts adaptable in evolving international markets. If you have young children (or for thos

As 2025 concludes, the Port of Redwood City is proud to highlight a year marked by maritime achievement and meaningful community engagement. The Port’s ongoing commitment to operational excellence, strong stakeholder relationships and vibrant waterfront events continues to shape its positive regional impact. The Port ended fiscal year 2025 with $10.7 million in gross revenue, marking consistent revenue growth since 2020. This growth allowed the Port to manage 1.4 million metr

Fun Fact: The Port waterfront walkway is part of the San Francisco Bay Trail, which includes 365 miles of access around the Bay. It is with gratitude that we close our calendar year end for 2025! From maritime policy to waterfront adventures and community opportunities, this month’s newsletter shares the Port’s impact to our region. Did you know that the Port's maritime commerce is directly shaped by dredging our waterways? Dredging is the removal of sediments and debris fr

Fun Fact: Port of Redwood City cargo travels to and from countries like Mexico, India, Korea, Canada and more, connecting our region to international markets. November is the month of gratitude, and we’re sharing our appreciation for those committed to serving the community – ship captains and volunteers alike. Safety is always our top priority, and we’re giving you an overview of safety checks our ship captains perform before their long voyage that boosts the economy. Op

Fun Fact: The Port has five wharves that support the movement of cargo entering and exiting the Redwood Channel. With crisp air and bustling docks, October at the Port showcases our commitment to commerce, our community and our efforts to preserve our waterways for all. We’re kicking off this month’s newsletter with a step-by-step overview of how slag, an essential infrastructure material, is created. With the fall season in full swing at the Port, we’re highlighting even

Fun Fact: I n 2017, the Port was designated as a Federal Staging Area (FSA) by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Fall is...

The Port of Redwood City is thrilled to announce details of PortFest 2025, our annual waterfront celebration. This year’s theme, “Make A...

Fun Fact: Cranes unloading cargo from ships can be as tall as 316 feet, the same height as London’s Big Ben. We are sailing t hrough...

Fun Fact: It took a 106-day voyage for the smallest boat to ever sail across the Atlantic Ocean, measuring five feet and four inches in...

Fun Fact: The average size of a container ship is 336 meters long and 49 meters wide – about the size of 12 blue whales, which is the...

Fun Fact: National Maritime Day commemorates the first American steamship Atlantic Ocean voyage from the United States to England in...

Fun Fact: Compared to roadway and airway transportation, ocean freight releases less carbon emissions and is more cost-efficient. April...