Port of Astoria

What Port of Astoria does

The Port of Astoria is a public special district port authority established in 1910 and governed by the rules of the State of Oregon under an elected Commissioner board with executive management led by Executive Director Will Isom. It operates a diversified portfolio of maritime, aviation, and real estate infrastructure at the mouth of the Columbia River in Astoria, Oregon, serving commercial fishing fleets, seafood processors, international cruise lines (Celebrity, Royal Caribbean, Princess, Holland America since 2006), recreational boaters, general aviation users, and commercial tenants. Its service lines comprise three deep-draft shipping terminals (Pier 1, Pier 2, Pier 3), two marina basins (West Basin Marina and East Mooring Basin), a 16-acre DIY Boatyard at Pier 3 equipped with an 88-ton TraveLift, Astoria Regional Airport, and a portfolio of leasable commercial properties.

The Port generates revenue through publicly published tariff schedules for vessel berthing, cargo handling, moorage, fueling, and haul-out services; recurring commercial property leases; cruise ship docking fees; and general aviation hangar and tie-down rentals. It is funded in part by external public grants — most notably a $25.3 million federal Port Infrastructure Development Program award and a $1.2 million Business Oregon preconstruction grant, totaling $26.5 million for Pier 2 West Rehabilitation. Operational technology is limited to physical infrastructure (vessel lift systems, environmental compliance systems including SPRP and SWPCP) with no software platform or developer-facing API.

Strategically, the Port is pursuing multiple expansion initiatives: a Boatyard Master Plan approved July 2024 proposing a future 150-metric-ton lift, Phase 1 Boatyard Expansion engineering with CIDA Inc. (contract awarded October 2025), a Central Waterfront Redevelopment under an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Atlin Investments (signed April 2025), and an Airport Industrial Park project. It also carries legacy environmental remediation obligations — Oregon DEQ determined the Port responsible for 50% of AOC4 cleanup costs following an April 2020 settlement with McCall Oil and ExxonMobil.

Name

Port of Astoria

Legal name

Port of Astoria

Website

https://portofastoria.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1910

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Port of Astoria is a public special district port authority, established 1910, operating three deep-draft shipping terminals, two marina basins, a boatyard, an airport, and commercial properties in Astoria, Oregon, serving commercial fishing fleets, cruise lines, recreational boaters, and aviation users under elected Commissioner governance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Port Services

NAICS

Port and Harbor Operations (488310), Port and Harbor Operations (48831), Marinas (713930), Marinas (71393), Water Transportation (483)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400), Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730), Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)

akta.pro primary industry

Ferry & Domestic Passenger Terminal Operations (TLAHAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ferry Terminal, Port & Passenger Handling Services (THAEAGAJ), Ferry Terminals & Water Transit Piers (THAIALAH), River Cruise Port, Docking & Terminal Services (THAEACAJ)

Keywords

• Shipping terminal operations
• Marina moorage services
• Boatyard haulout services
• General aviation airport
• Commercial property leasing

Headquarters

HQ city

Astoria

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Shipping Terminal Operations: Revenue from three deep-draft terminals (Pier 1, Pier 2, Pier 3) serving commercial vessels, fishing fleets, and cruise ships. Includes tariff-based fees for vessel berthing, cargo handling, and related services.
2. Marina and Boatyard Services: Revenue from moorage, fueling services, haul-out facilities, vessel storage, and equipment rental at West Basin Marina, East Mooring Basin, and Pier 3 Boatyard.
3. Airport Services: Revenue from Astoria Regional Airport including hangar rental, tie-down fees, and general aviation services.
4. Property Leases: Commercial property leases on port-owned land including office space with Columbia River views, retail outlets (such as Englund Marine), and industrial facilities.
5. Cruise Visitor Services: Revenue from cruise ship docking fees and related services for visiting cruise lines including Celebrity, Royal Caribbean, Princess, and Holland America.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

The Port of Astoria is a public port authority that operates deepwater shipping terminals (Pier 1, 2, and 3), recreational and commercial marinas (West Basin and East Mooring), a boatyard with marine vessel lift capabilities, the Astoria Regional Airport, and commercial/industrial real estate holdings. Its core business is leasing and providing access to this multi-modal transportation and marine infrastructure to shipping, cruise, commercial fishing, recreational boating, aviation, and commercial tenants.

Product overview

The Port of Astoria is a special district port authority established in 1910 that operates as a multi-service maritime and aviation infrastructure organization. Its product portfolio consists of five integrated service lines: (1) Marina Services — including West Basin Marina and East Mooring Basin offering berthing, moorage, and boat ramp access; (2) Marine Services — the Boatyard at Pier 3 with haul-out capabilities via a 88-ton TraveLift for commercial fishing and recreational vessels; (3) Aviation Services — Astoria Regional Airport providing general aviation facilities including hangar space; (4) Shipping Terminal Services — three deep-draft piers (Pier 1, 2, and 3) serving commercial fishing, seafood processing, cruise ships, and cargo operations; and (5) Commercial Real Estate — leasable properties including office space. The Port also supports cruise tourism and maintains public access amenities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Astoria Regional Airport: Port-owned general aviation airport, one of the most accessible on the north Oregon Coast.

Products and services

• Shipping Terminal Operations (Pier 1, Pier 2, and Pier 3) Deepwater berthage and terminal services for commercial cargo vessels and cruise ships at the Port of Astoria's three-pier complex on the Lower Columbia River; serves shipping lines and cruise operators needing Pacific Northwest port-of-call access.
• Marina Moorage (West Basin and East Mooring) Recreational and commercial vessel moorage at the Port of Astoria's West Basin and East Mooring marinas on the Columbia River; serves boat owners, commercial fishing operators, and transient vessels with slip and moorage services.
• Boatyard Haul-Out and Marine Vessel Lift Services On-site boatyard at the Port of Astoria equipped with marine vessel lift systems to haul out, launch, and service recreational and commercial vessels; serves boat owners and operators needing hull, bottom paint, and maintenance work.
• Astoria Regional Airport General aviation airport operated by the Port of Astoria providing airfield access, hangars, tie-downs, and fuel services to aircraft owners, pilots, and aviation businesses on Oregon's North Coast.
• Commercial and Industrial Real Estate Leasing Leasing of the Port of Astoria's commercial, industrial, and waterfront properties to businesses needing port-adjacent space; serves commercial tenants and development partners such as Atlin Investments.

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CIDA, Inc.coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 21 October 2025Awarded contract for Engineering Services related to Phase 1 of Boatyard Expansion on October 21, 2025. Services include architectural design, geotechnical, civil, MEP engineering, and landscape architecture.
• Atlin InvestmentscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025Selected as lead developer for Central Waterfront Redevelopment between Pier 1 and Astoria-Megler Bridge. Partnership includes American Life, Inc. and Elevator Shaft, LLC. Port authorized Exclusive Negotiating Agreement (ENA) with Atlin Investments on April 1, 2025. Plans include hotels, culinary school, fishing village, and expanded boardwalk.
• Maul Foster & Alongi (MFA)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 April 2020Contracted by Port to develop Remedial Design/Remedial Action Plan (RD/RA Plan) and Port Layout Plan for AOC4 environmental remediation. Also contracted to develop Boatyard Master Plan approved July 2, 2024.
• PND EngineerscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSelected by Port Commission in late 2023 to lead design for Pier 2 West Rehabilitation Project. Conducted updated inspection and developed emergency repairs scope of work.
• Pacific Habitat Services (PHS)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHired by Port as part of Mitigation Plan to evaluate Port-owned properties for mitigation opportunities related to Pier 2 West Rehabilitation.
• Campbell EnvironmentalminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLed Environmental Assessment as part of Pier 2 West Rehabilitation permitting process.
• Busan Port Authority (Korea)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister Port Agreement signed in 2010 as part of Port's centennial celebration, promoting international port cooperation.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Port of Garibaldi: Tiny Oregon coastal port focused on commercial fishing and recreational boating on Tillamook Bay. Comparable in scope and governance, though smaller scale than Astoria.
• Port of Bellingham: Public port district in northwest Washington operating shipping terminals, marinas, a boatyard, and an airport. Highly comparable in scope (multi-line maritime + aviation + real estate) and governance structure (elected commission, special district).
• Port of Coos Bay: Oregon coastal port with deep-draft terminal, marina, and boatyard serving commercial fishing and cruise traffic. Comparable geography, governance, and multi-purpose service mix to Port of Astoria.
• Port of Brookings Harbor: Small Oregon coastal port operating marina, boatyard, and commercial fishing facilities under a special district model. Comparable in size and service mix, though located further south on the Oregon Coast.
• Port of Newport: Oregon coastal port operating commercial fishing terminals, recreational marinas, and a haul-out boatyard. Directly comparable as a same-state special district serving fishing fleets and recreational boaters on the Oregon Coast.

Others

• Englund Marine & Industrial Supply: Long-tenured marine retail tenant of the Port of Astoria (leased near Pier 3 since 2004). Not a competitor but a key ecosystem participant in the Astoria marine services cluster.
• McCall Oil and Chemical Corporation: Historical petroleum operator at the Port and co-responsible party under the 2020 AOC4 remediation settlement. Adjacent to Port operations through legacy environmental liability rather than active commercial overlap.

Broad incumbents

• Port of Tacoma: Large Pacific Northwest port authority handling container, bulk, and cruise operations with extensive real estate holdings. Comparable in product mix (terminals + cruise + property) but at much greater scale and volume.
• Port of Portland: Major Oregon state port operating container terminals, aviation (PDX), and industrial real estate along the Columbia River. Useful benchmark for governance practices and infrastructure scale, though far larger and more diversified than Astoria.

Regional players

• Port of Ilwaco: Small Washington port at the mouth of the Columbia River on the north side, operating marina and boatyard. Closest geographic peer across the state line, with overlapping fishing and recreational boater markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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