Port of Longview

What Port of Longview does

Port of Longview is a Washington State public port authority, in continuous operation since 1921, that runs 8 marine terminals and 835 acres of waterfront industrial property on the deep-draft Columbia River, 66 miles inland from the Pacific Ocean in southwest Washington. The port's core function is providing marine terminal access, cargo handling, and waterfront industrial real estate to manufacturing and international trade customers — including exporters, importers, and logistics operators moving bulk, breakbulk, and containerized cargo through the Columbia River system. Pricing is publicly disclosed via tariff and commercial rate schedules, reflecting the port's status as a government entity.

Revenue is generated from two streams: transaction-based fees for port operations and cargo handling (dockage, wharfage, loading, equipment use), and recurring income from leasing waterfront industrial parcels, Foreign Trade Zone storage, and related facilities to industrial tenants. Ancillary services include reachstacker heavy-lift equipment, storage, and a recreational facility (Willow Grove Park). The port's stated customer outcome is $2.8 billion in annual downstream economic activity and $66 million in annual tax revenues generated for the surrounding jurisdiction.

The port is in an active infrastructure-modernization cycle. A $73.3 million Industrial Rail Corridor Expansion project (partially funded by a $35.9 million TIFIA loan closed September 2025) will double freight capacity by adding six new 8,500-foot tracks, with substantial completion targeted for 2028. Complementary initiatives include the Berth 4 Grain Complex Redevelopment, the International Way Grade Separation Project, and a published Climate Action Strategy. Dan Stahl serves as Chief Executive Officer. The organization is publicly owned, governed by a port commission, and does not have private equity or corporate parent ownership.

Name

Port of Longview

Legal name

Port of Longview

Website

https://portoflongview.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1921

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Port of Longview is a Washington State public port authority operating since 1921, providing 8 marine terminals and 835 acres of waterfront industrial property on the Columbia River to manufacturing and international trade companies through cargo handling and industrial leasing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Terminal and Port Logistics Services

NAICS

Port and Harbor Operations (488310), Marine Cargo Handling (48832), Marine Cargo Handling (488320), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883), Port and Harbor Operations (48831)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine Terminals & Cargo Handling Infrastructure (RoRo, Bulk, Container) (IMAFAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Deep-Sea Container Terminals (Mainline / Transshipment Hubs) (TLAHAAAA)

Keywords

• Marine terminal operations
• Cargo handling services
• Industrial property leasing
• Foreign trade zone storage
• Port logistics infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Longview

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Port Operations and Cargo Handling: Revenue generated from marine terminal operations, cargo handling services, and port infrastructure usage fees for shipping and logistics companies.
2. Industrial Property Leasing: Revenue from leasing waterfront industrial properties and facilities to manufacturing, trade, and logistics businesses.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

The Port of Longview is a public port authority that operates eight marine terminals on the Columbia River, providing stevedoring, cargo handling, storage (including Foreign-Trade Zone designation), and heavy-lift equipment services to shippers and carriers. It also leases approximately 835 acres of waterfront industrial property to manufacturers, exporters, importers, and logistics tenants. Integrated rail and highway connectivity supports movement of bulk, breakbulk, project, and containerized cargo between the Pacific Northwest and global markets.

Product overview

The Port of Longview operates as a municipal port authority offering marine terminal services, industrial property leasing, and recreational facilities. Core services include 8 marine terminals for cargo handling, 835 acres of waterfront industrial properties for lease, and Willow Grove Park for public recreation. Infrastructure projects include the Industrial Rail Corridor Expansion ($73.3M) and Berth 4 Grain Complex Redevelopment. The port provides equipment services including reachstackers and storage options including Foreign Trade Zone facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Marine Terminal Operations
• Industrial Property Leasing
• Reachstacker and Heavy-Lift Cargo Handling
• Foreign-Trade Zone Storage and Logistics

Quantifiable outcome

• $2.8 billion in annual economic activity
• +4 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Port of Tacoma: Public port authority in Washington State operating marine cargo terminals on Commencement Bay, handling containers, autos, and bulk commodities. Direct West Coast regional peer with similar municipal governance and cargo-handling focus.
• Port of Vancouver USA: Public port district in Vancouver, Washington, operating marine terminals on the Columbia River just upstream from Port of Longview. Operates bulk and breakbulk terminals with rail connectivity, making it the closest geographic peer.
• Port of Portland: Oregon public port operating marine terminals on the Columbia and Willamette Rivers for bulk, container, and auto cargo. Comparable inland river port with grain export and rail-linked industrial property leasing.
• Port of Seattle: Washington State public port operating major container, cruise, and cargo terminals on Elliott Bay. Larger Pacific Northwest peer with similar cargo and industrial real estate business model under public port governance.
• Port of Kalama: Smaller Washington State public port on the Columbia River near Longview, operating marine terminals with grain export and bulk handling. Comparable size and operating model in the same inland Columbia River corridor.
• Port of Astoria: Small Oregon public port operating marine terminals at the mouth of the Columbia River. Comparable municipal port authority model serving smaller-scale cargo and industrial tenants in the Pacific Northwest.
• Port of Olympia: Washington State public port operating marine terminals on Budd Inlet with bulk and log export focus. Comparable small-to-mid-size public port authority model in the same state.

Regional players

• Port of Grays Harbor: Washington State public port on the Pacific coast with bulk and breakbulk terminals handling logs, autos, and ag products. Comparable cargo mix and port authority model but coastal rather than inland river location.

Broad incumbents

• Port of Oakland: Large California public port operating major container terminal and Oakland International Airport. Larger, diversified cargo peer with overlapping container-handling business on the U.S. West Coast.
• Northwest Seaport Alliance: Joint operating entity of the Ports of Seattle and Tacoma managing container and cargo terminals in the Puget Sound. Comparable cargo-handling activity and Pacific Northwest market presence with broader scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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