Port of Richmond

Richmond’s waterfront combines petroleum handling with a varied commercial cargo business on the eastern side of San Francisco Bay. Oil refining and shipment are prominent activities, alongside terminals handling vehicles, dry bulk materials and individually handled general cargo.

The port includes both public facilities and privately operated waterfront installations. Its cargo mix requires different shore arrangements, from liquid transfer facilities to storage and processing areas for imported vehicles. Breakbulk and container handling add further uses to the commercial waterfront.

Connections with two major freight railways extend the port’s reach beyond the bay, complementing road transport. Richmond therefore serves both the nearby industrial waterfront and wider distribution networks, with the onward journey depending on whether a shipment moves as a liquid, a bulk commodity or a finished vehicle.