is the largest shipper of wheat in
the United States, and is the second largest port for wheat in the world. The
marine terminals alone handle over 13 million tons of cargo per year, and the
port is home to one of the largest commercial dry docks in the country. The
Port of Portland is the third largest export tonnage port on the west coast of
the U.S., and being located about 80 miles (130 km) upriver, it is the
largest fresh-water port
