Port of Redwood City sees $8.6M revenue and increased tonnage

“It is an exciting time at the Port of Redwood City with our strong cargo and revenue results providing a solid foundation for continued growth in maritime trade,” Lorianna Kastrop, Port Commission chair, said in a press release. “We take great pride in serving Silicon Valley through economic development activities. Maritime trade allows us to support the local Redwood City community through an annual payment (or subvention) to support city services and activate recreational waterfront uses.”

The top ranking materials imported included sand, gypsum and aggregates, with scrap metal as the primary export. One cargo ship can displace 2500 truck trips reducing congestion on the region’s already crowded roads and highways, according to the port.

Several other major initiatives are underway to support port operations and provide the potential to ease regional traffic congestion. The city of Redwood City and the port are working with the Water Emergency Transportation Authority and the San Mateo County Transportation Authority to assess the feasibility of ferry service between Redwood City and San Francisco and the East Bay. Officials anticipate selecting a consultant to conduct the feasibility study later this fall, according to the port.

Also later this fall, the port is undergoing a dredging project to maintain and improve the width, depth and length of ship berths. This infrastructure investment will allow the port to better support existing customers and grow operations serving larger cargo vessels in the future, according to the port.