Maritime 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 bolstering the regional economy – serving Silicon Valley and beyond.

As we celebrate this accomplishment, we also want to spotlight our environmental stewardship efforts that support our revenue goals. We’re giving you a sneak peek at sustainable programs and initiatives keeping our maritime operations ahead of the curve.

Our annual drone show is weeks away and we’re excited for you all to join us to “Rock on Water.” This year’s rock and roll theme will take place on Saturday, May 9, from 6 to 9 p.m. Come dressed in your best rock star gear for food, fun and festivities.

Finally, we’re excited to share that our Board of Port Commissioners unanimously approved the Living Shoreline Pilot Project – the Bay’s first-of-its-kind nature-based solution to achieve shoreline and infrastructure resiliency at the Port.

Warm Regards,

Kristine A. Zortman

Executive Director

Leading the Maritime Industry Through Sustainable Means

The Port’s maritime operations are rooted in environmental programs and initiatives. Implementing sustainable practices in our daily operations helps the Port lead environmental stewardship within the industry and inspire other ports to follow suit. 

Here are a few ways the Port is promoting a cleaner environment alongside our maritime operations.

• Green Marine participant: A voluntary certification program requiring the Port to provide data about greenhouse gases and air pollutants, spill prevention, stormwater management and community impacts.
• Energy savings: Waterfront utility and security systems equipped with LED lighting to minimize power use and greenhouse gas emissions.
• Reuse of dredging materials: Sediment removed from Port waterways is repurposed to protect, restore and create wetlands and marshes for local habitats.

Port tenants like CEMEX, Clean Harbors and SIMS Metal also implement sustainable strategies to minimize environmental impacts. At the Port, keeping the industry running in a sustainable way is a collective effort. It’s not just a box the Port checks, it’s an innovative way of running our maritime efforts.

ICYMI: $7.35 million is being invested in Port dredging and maintenance efforts through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers fiscal year 2026 work plan with support from U.S. Senator Alex Padilla. Read the full article here.

"Rock on Water" at the 2026 Drone Show

The countdown is on for the annual “Rock on Water” drone show along one mile of Port waterfront space. Join the Port for an evening of rock and roll themed festivities and a dazzling display of 400 synchronized drones.


• Date: Saturday, May 9
• Time: 6-9 p.m.
• Location: 459 Seaport Court, Redwood City

Family and friends will have plenty to enjoy before the drone show begins at 8:30 p.m. A fleet of food and beverage vendors will be available with options ranging from sweet and savory bites to specialty craft beer. The evening will also feature a Rolling Stone tribute band performance by Jumping Jack Flash.

The Port will offer several activities for little rock stars to fill the evening with fun, including a new LED dancing dinosaur puppet – Doloresaurus – and a free, branded light up tambourine for early attendees.

If you’re looking to give back to your community, the Port is in need of volunteers for event set up, breakdown and supervising kid activities.

The Port is excited to see you all on May 9!

Port Leads the Way in Shoreline Resiliency

The Board of Port Commissioners unanimously approved the Living Shoreline Pilot Project, a nature-based solution to restore degrading areas of existing shorelines. This is an opportunity for the Port to lead sustainability efforts and nature-based policy decisions for the greater Silicon Valley region and beyond.

Different testing methods will be used to improve the ecological condition of the Port’s shoreline to reestablish intertidal habitats, including tide pools. As the Bay’s first-of-its-kind project to address rising sea levels, the project aims to:


• Create and enhance rocky intertidal habitat and tidal marsh vegetation to ecologically lift the degraded shoreline
• Develop ideas and lessons learned informing designs for similar regional projects in the future
• Provide local public access and educational opportunities focused on marine life in various stages and forms

The project will install 45 artificial tide pools along the intertidal zone between the former conference center and bandstand area along the Port marina. Construction is expected to begin later this summer and complete in the fall timeframe.