Port of Redwood City Announces Revenue and Tonnage Increase, Newly Elected Leadership

The Port of Redwood City closed fiscal year (FY) 2026 with $11.8 million in gross revenue and 1.75 million metric tons of cargo, increases from the previous fiscal year.  

Revenue went up 2% from last year. The increase can be attributed to new rental agreements, which maximized current market conditions in real estate rental rates, and a 16% increase in cargo tonnage.   

To put total cargo tonnage growth into perspective – the difference in increased weight is the equivalent of roughly 160,000 cars. The largest tonnage increase was seen across sand and aggregate materials from FY 2025 to 2026, which increased by roughly a third.

As the only deepwater port in the South San Francisco Bay and one of the fastest-growing small bulk ports in the United States, the Port continues to play a vital economic role in the region.

This growth is guided by the Board of Port Commissioners, which consists of five members that lead the Port’s efforts to expand regional economic opportunities, serve the Redwood City community and strengthen its position on a global stage.

The Port Commission recently held officer elections on October 14, 2026. Nancy Radcliffe was elected as Board Chair and is serving in her second term on the Commission. She comes to the Port after serving 20 years on the Redwood City Planning Commission. 

“My background in sculling and involvement with Redwood City’s planning commission has given me a clear understanding of Port and community needs,” said Chairwoman Radcliffe. “During my term, I look forward to making progress on key waterfront transportation initiatives like the Ferry Terminal Project, which aims at enhancing connections between East Bay and San Francisco while strengthening the Port’s emergency response infrastructure.”

Chairwoman Radcliffe is joined by Vice Chair Mike Claire and Secretary Dani Gasparini. Prior to Vice Chair Claire’s appointment, he served 35 years as an educator, including as President of College of San Mateo and Chancellor of San Mateo County Community College District. Secretary Gasparini has focused much of her career in Redwood City and San Mateo County where she was elected to the Redwood City Council at just 29 years old and became Mayor of Redwood City two years later.

“The Port of Redwood City made major strides in fiscal year 2026, connecting San Mateo County to the world through our economic impact and to our neighbors through our community events,” said Port Executive Director Kristine Zortman. “As we look ahead, I look forward to working with our Port Commission to accomplishing even more in the year to come.”

The Board of Port Commissioners meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Learn more about the Port Commission.