Maritime

Port Maritime offers special advantages on the U.S. West Coast for import and export of specialty cargo. With naturally deep water, a mild year-round climate, commercial accessibility, transportation efficiency and unparalleled expertise, Port Maritime is the nation’s leader in specialty cargo shipping and an ideal port for international trade. Whether cargo is high, wide and heavy breakbulk, refrigerated, or dry bulk, Port Maritime can accommodate and facilitate the movement of goods across the world. From the National City Marine Terminal, specializing in automotive and lumber transportation, to the Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal, Port Maritime provides innovative solutions to meet complex cargo and trade needs.

Port Maritime pours billions of dollars into the San Diego economy each year, benefiting the community, local businesses and employees. Thousands of good paying jobs along the working waterfront are generated by our maritime partners. Port Maritime is proud to be a global economic engine that leverages the expertise of its workforce and infrastructure improvements to create a prosperous way of life for all.

The Port Maritime team collaborates with member cities and partners to ensure terminal and cargo projects positively impact all key stakeholders—local businesses, international shippers, nearby communities and the air, land and water of our environment. Our innovative experts continuously invest in industry-leading solutions that improve infrastructure and maximize operational efficiency. From the Maritime Impact Fund and terminal electrification to the modernization of Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal and optimization of the National City Marine Terminal, the Port Maritime team works with our neighborhoods and environmental experts to amplify opportunities that create prosperity for all.