Q: How far do ships travel before docking at the Port of Redwood City?
A: The Port conducts international business daily, connecting the greater Silicon Valley region to global markets. We import and export goods to multiple countries including Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, India, Mexico, Singapore and Vietnam.
Q: What type of goods are transported to and from the Port?
A: The Port imports and exports a variety of cargo types including liquid and dry bulk and project cargo. Cargos include raw construction materials, scrap metal and recycled liquid products. The Port is a true intermodal Port, conveniently located to offer access via the water to road, rail and air transportation to meet cargo handling needs.
Q: Why do vessels sit in the middle of the San Francisco Bay?
A: Traveling vessels will often stop and anchor in the San Francisco Bay to allow for proper cleaning of cargo hulls in preparation for new cargo and materials. Vessels will also anchor in the bay dependent upon access and restrictions in the navigation channel, berthing accommodations at respective bay area ports and tidal wind and weather fluctuations.
