Port of Benicia

The Port of Benicia, located in Northern California's San Francisco Bay Area, is a strategically important privately owned facility operated exclusively by Amports. As California’s only major port not owned by a public entity, Benicia specializes in the import, export, and processing of finished vehicles and bulk products. The port is an integral hub for automotive logistics, handling shipments for leading global manufacturers such as General Motors, Toyota, Volkswagen, Mazda, and emerging OEMs like VinFast. Its significance is heightened by robust multimodal connectivity—Union Pacific railroad tracks and proximity to major highways facilitate efficient distribution throughout the West Coast and beyond. In recent years, Benicia has demonstrated strong operational throughput, processing over 240,000 vehicles in 2024 alone. Advanced vehicle processing centers, extensive paved storage, and the ability to berth three vessels simultaneously enable the port to serve deep-ocean and short-sea shipping routes from Asia, Mexico, and Europe. With ongoing modernization and expansion—both independently and in conjunction with nearby Antioch—Benicia continues to play a key role in the logistics chain for automotive and bulk cargoes.