Sacramento-Yolo Port District

The Sacramento-Yolo Port District, anchored by the Port of West Sacramento (formerly Port of Sacramento), is a key inland hub situated along the Sacramento Deep Water Ship Channel in California's Central Valley. Developed in 1947, the port district covers about 65,000 acres and supports a wide range of bulk and breakbulk cargo, particularly serving the agricultural, construction, and industrial sectors. Its channel, 43 miles long and up to 39 feet deep, offers direct access to international shipping lanes at the confluence of the Sacramento River. While most major California ports focus on container shipping, this port has distinguished itself by specializing in non-containerized freight like rice, woodchips, cement, wheat, wind turbines, and heavy industrial equipment. The District features essential navigation and trade infrastructure, including the Deep Water Ship Channel, barge canal, harbor, navigational lock, and a federal Foreign Trade Zone. Urban proximity, excellent rail connections (BNSF and Union Pacific), and multiple highways further enhance its regional importance, making it an indispensable link for producers and shippers across Northern California. Its landlord-operator model and recent investments in infrastructure position it as a responsive partner for evolving industrial shipping needs.