Port announces 5 dates for public tours of the marine terminals and industrial properties this summer

Press Release:

June 7, 2024

Contact:  Kayla Dunlap, Director of Government & Public Affairs

kdunlap@portgrays.org or 360-581-4776

ABERDEEN, WASH.  –   Summer means tour season at the Port of Grays Harbor and the Port is proud to offer multiple opportunities for its popular public tours of the Marine Terminals and Industrial Properties throughout the summer.

Due to popular demand, the Port will be offering 5 opportunities for tours this summer, including a Saturday morning tour.  The 90-minute tour begins with an overview presentation on the Port and all of its facilities, followed by a behind-the-scenes bus tour of the Port’s deep-water marine terminals and industrial properties. 

“As a public port, we want to ensure our community has every opportunity to learn about exactly what we do here at the Port of Grays Harbor,” shared Director of Government & Public Affairs Kayla Dunlap.   “We invite everyone to take advantage of the additional dates and come see first-hand all of the great things we have going on.” 

Marine Terminal Tours will be held on:

Tuesday, July 9th:                   5:30 – 7:00pm

Wednesday, July 17th:            5:30 – 7:00pm

Saturday, July 27th:                10:00 – 11:30am                                

Thursday, August 1st:            5:30 – 7:00pm

Monday, August 27th:            5:30 – 7:00pm

Reservations are required, as space is limited.  Call 360-533-9528 to reserve your spot.  Additional tour dates may be added in September.  Westport Walking Tour dates are also planned for later this summer and will be announced soon. 

Founded in 1911, the Port of Grays Harbor is one of Washington State’s oldest port districts and Washington’s only deep-water port located directly on the Pacific Ocean.  The Port of Grays Harbor operates 4 deep-water marine terminals, the Westport Marina, Bowerman Airport, Grays Harbor ship assist services, numerous public waterfront access facilities, in addition to industrial and business parks throughout the County.  The addition of Satsop Business Park increased the Port’s properties to more than 1,000 acres of industrial properties and an additional 1,200 acres of sustainably managed forestland.   Strategically located midway between Seattle and Portland and less than 1 ½ hours from open sea, the Port of Grays Harbor provides businesses a diverse portfolio of facilities. More information on the Port of Grays Harbor’s facilities and operations is available at portofgraysharbor.com or satsop.com.

The Port of Grays Harbor will be offering 5 opportunities for its popular public tours of the marine terminals and industrial properties.