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Largest inland deepwater port in California
The Port of Stockton is an inland deepwater shipping facility on the San Joaquin River Delta, handling domestic and international bulk cargo since modernization in 1933.
The Port of Stockton operates as a specialized inland deepwater facility on the San Joaquin River, uniquely positioned to move cargo by ship, rail and truck from California's fertile interior. As a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ 231), it holds designation granting special import and export advantages that distinguish it from coastal competitors. The modern facility features world-class warehouse infrastructure and state-of-the-art cargo handling equipment across more than 400 acres, supported by recent equipment upgrades to increase throughput and efficiency.
The port specializes in dry and liquid bulk cargo drawn from and serving the San Joaquin Valley's agricultural output. Its location at the convergence of shipping, rail and highway networks makes it a distribution hub for regional products destined for national and international markets. The facility actively works with tenants and new partners to accommodate growing demand for efficient inland shipping alternatives.
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