Port of Portland

Port of Portland is a public agency in Oregon. It runs three airports, three marine terminals and six business parks. Its stated mission is to support travel, trade and economic growth for people and businesses in the region.

The port says these sites are the base of all its work. Across its work, it reports nearly 62,000 jobs, 9.7 billion dollars in GDP and 6.5 billion dollars in labor income. It also reports 530 million dollars in local and Oregon state taxes.

A nine member Commission oversees the port. Oregon's Governor appoints its members. The port earns money from its businesses and properties. It also gets public support from federal, state and local sources. These include grants, direct funds and a small property tax in Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington Counties.

Aviation is a large part of the port's work. The site mentions a new design for PDX, which it says is being built with local people, materials and small businesses. It also reports that the port approved a lease for a 130 million dollar logistics center at PDX. The port says the project will help create jobs and support economic growth.

The port also works on trade and marine projects. News on the site covers a dredging season in Oregon that begins with a new tender vessel. For the first time, the dredge uses renewable diesel. The port is also working with the University of Oregon on an acoustic research laboratory.

Other work covers business growth and new building methods. The port highlights innovation in housing construction and mass timber, which means building with engineered wood. It also describes industrial development opportunities in its business parks. The port says it wants a region where people can find good jobs and grow their own businesses.

The website gives details of its airports, marine terminals and business parks. It also lists news, projects and open jobs. Businesses can find out how the port supports their development.