The Port of Portland announced that container shipping will continue at Terminal 6, Oregon’s only active international container terminal, following an agreement with Harbor Industrial.
Terminal 6 supports 1,500 family wage jobs and businesses across Oregon. The state exports $42 billion annually, with at least one in eight jobs tied to international trade.
A majority, 88 percent, of exporters are small or medium businesses. The Port has worked since 2018 to restore container service and secure a private partner, reflecting a common model at U.S. container ports.
Harbor Industrial will take over container and breakbulk operations at Terminal 6 by December 31, 2025, with operations continuing during the transition.
In June, Oregon legislators approved $20 million, recommended by Gov. Kotek, for capital improvements at the terminal.
The Port of Portland is a public agency that manages marine terminals, airports, and industrial land in Oregon. It operates as a municipal corporation under state law, focusing on trade, transportation, and economic development.
Harbor Industrial Services is a privately held company engaged in stevedoring and terminal operations. The firm provides labor and operational management at ports, including handling of containerized and breakbulk cargo.