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10 Dec

Port of Redwood City Nets $1.5 Million Grant for Anti-Terrorism Security Measures

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The Port of Redwood City has been awarded a $1.5 million grant by the Department of Homeland Security to enhance anti-terrorism security efforts, the Northern California seaport announced Dec. 3. The money from the DHS’ Port Security Grant Program is expected to fund port and first responder training, a 36-foot law enforcement patrol boat, the installation of enhanced security equipment and emergency notifications system, as well as an assessment of cybersecurity infrastructure pain points and ways to better protect against vulnerabilities. “As a designated federal staging area by FEMA, protecting our port from terrorism requires continual advancements in surveillance and…

14 Nov

California Association of Port Authorities Elects New President

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Port of Redwood City Executive Director Kristine A. Zortman is the new president of the California Association of Port Authorities (CAPA), the organization announced Nov. 7. Zortman, who previously served as CAPA’s vice president, said she was honored to be elected president of the association, which consists of 11 major California port authorities that account for processing 38% of the nation’s container imports and 28% of its exports. Zortman has led the Port of Redwood City since 2018. Before that, she handled commercial real estate negotiations at the Port of San Diego for eight years and was vice president of…

03 Oct

Port of Redwood City Touts Record Fiscal Year, New Grant Award

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The Port of Redwood City ended its 2022-23 fiscal year on June 30 with record-breaking numbers and news of a new security grant, the port announced Sept. 25. The port reported $10 million in gross revenue at the end of the fiscal year, a 4% jump from the prior year. This stems from 1.82 million tons in cargo operations, a 35,000-metric-ton rise from the previous fiscal year, and shows a strong recovery post-pandemic, the port said. A rise in rental rates also contributed to record revenue. “Seeing an increase in yearly profits is exciting for many reasons, but especially knowing…

30 Sep

Port of Redwood City Reports Revenue Growth

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Despite a dip in total cargo tonnage, the Port of Redwood City ended its 2021-22 fiscal year with positive revenue growth, the agency announced Sept. 20. The Northern California seaport generated $9.4 million in gross revenue, up 4% from the previous fiscal year. The port’s property rentals, leases and new business contributed to that growth, which amounted to an uptick of $375,000. Meanwhile, total cargo tonnage at the port dropped 30,000 metric tons to 1.79 million metric year over year. The reduced tonnage stemmed from the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, said port officials, adding that they’re encouraged about…

23 Sep

New Roles for Port of Redwood City Commissioners

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Three members of the Port of Redwood City’s Board of Port Commissioners have recently been elected to new leadership roles within the commission, it was announced Sept. 20. Ralph Garcia, who has been part of the commission for 17 years, has been chosen as the new chair of the commission that governs the Northern California seaport. Prior to joining the commission in 2005, Garcia spent 10 years on the Redwood City Planning Commission. Lorianna Kastrop, who joined the commission in 2008, will serve as the board’s vice chairperson. Stan Maupin, who was appointed to the commission in June, will serve…