PORT OF REDWOOD CITY

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...

A free, high-flying drone show returns to the Port of Redwood City on Saturday, May 10, from 6-9 p.m. at 459 Seaport Court, featuring a...

Fun Fact: Did you know seafarer Eleanor Creesy set a world sailing record for the fastest voyage from New York to San Francisco in 1851...

Fun Fact: The United States has more than 300 ports overseen by states, counties, municipalities and private corporations.  This month,...

Fun Fact: More than 55,000 merchant ships — tankers, passenger ships, container ships, fishing vessels, bulk carriers and general cargo...

Fun Fact: According to the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA), United States ports contribute approximately $2.59 trillion...

On Nov. 13, 2024, the Board of Port Commissioners accepted a $1.5 million grant through the federal Department of Homeland Security (DHS)...

The Port of Redwood City was awarded a $1.9 million Climate and Air Quality Planning Grant by the Environmental Protection Agency’s...