The Port of Shelton

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.