Established in 1948, the Port of Shelton is a municipal port district of the State of Washington and is chartered for economic development. The Port has 9,600 registered voters and almost 15,000 people living and working in the Port district, three of which are elected as commissioners to guide the Port in its mission and goals.

Port districts are authorized by Washington State law to be established in the various counties of the state for the purposes of acquiring, constructing and operating marine harbor improvements, rail or motor vehicle transfer and terminal facilities, water transfer and terminal facilities, air transfer and terminal facilities, and other commercial transportation, transfer, handling, storage and terminal facilities, and industrial improvements.

The Port of Shelton, like the many other ports throughout the state, is authorized under Title 53, Chapter 53.04.010, of the Revised Code of Washington.

Sanderson Field is a general aviation airport and industrial park located on 1,200 acres of prime, developable property.

This facility accommodates commercial, corporate, and recreational aircraft, as well as light industrial manufacturing, distribution and retail.

Johns Prairie Industrial Park consists of 385 acres of industrial-zoned property located northeast of the City of Shelton.

The facility has railroad access, 3-phase power, natural gas, potable water & fire flow, fiber optics and numerous flat buildable sites.

These sites are largely unencumbered and are well suited for heavy manufacturing. Lease rates are competitive and requests for build to suit buildings can be accommodated.

Johns Prairie Industrial Park facilities include:

• Nearly 400 scenic acres with mountain views
• Large level sites available on campus like setting
• Truck compatible roads and a rail loading facility
• Build to suit with onsite storm water management
• Reliable 3-phase power and fiber optics
• Managed forests and vegetation