Maritime’s workforce, cargo and cruise terminals, as well as maritime industrial activities such as shipbuilding repair, play an important role in the region’s economy. The Port’s cargo terminals are one of the only 18 commercial “strategic ports,” designated to support cargo and vessel operations for the U.S. military’s Transportation Command and Military Sealift Command. San Diego’s interdependent relationship to water and the world is made possible through vast network of ships and people working to keep our region strong.
Port of San Diego Maritime
The Port is a conscientious innovator that leverages our unique expertise, deep-water berths, forward-thinking solutions and relationships to expand the opportunities for businesses and employees. Port Maritime businesses employ thousands of residents with high-paying jobs and generate billions of dollars per year for the regional economy, creating a prosperous global economic engine for all.
Explore Our Terminals
Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal
Our Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal is a 96-acre complex with four working berths and specializes in break-bulk, refrigerated, and dry bulk cargo.
National City Marine Terminal
Just ten miles from the U.S.-Mexico border, our National City Marine Terminal is 135-acres with on dock rails and easy access to roadways.
Cargo and Trade
Whether it’s breakbulk, refrigerated, liquid or dry bulk, we have the expertise to handle your cargo with ease and efficiency — from ship, to ground, to market—faster.
We make moving complex cargo easy.
Anchorages
The anchorage grounds for general day use include all the navigable waters of the harbor except cable and pipeline areas, the special anchorages, and the Naval Restricted Areas.
Shipyards
San Diego Bay’s Working Waterfront is made up of the Port’s maritime industrial businesses and their suppliers.
Terminals
The Port of San Diego operates two marine transport terminals and two cruise ship terminals.
Commercial Fishing
Commercial fishing has a long history at the Port of San Diego. The first cannery opened in 1909 and at one time San Diego was known as “The Tuna Capital of the World” with two of the countries three biggest tuna canneries being based along its Bay.