Port of Davisville unveils new terminal

Designed to enhance waterfront access and expand the port’s capacity, the project is a key part of Rhode Island’s maritime economic development strategy.

“Thanks to the consistent support of our partners in government and the private sector, we continue to make major investments to improve, upgrade and expand the Port of Davisville,” said Quonset Development Corporation (QDC) managing director Steven J. King, P.E.

“The new pier and support docks will serve as a gateway to Narragansett Bay for local small and growing businesses, filling a vital need for easily-accessible waterfront access.”

The Terminal 5 Pier provides specialised berthing for various vessel types and cargoes, while the Blue Economy Support Docks and Boat Ramp offer critical docking space for smaller vessels, startups and research organisations. These new facilities are expected to serve as a launchpad for emerging blue economy enterprises.

Funded entirely by State Fiscal Recovery Funds through the American Rescue Plan Act, the Terminal 5 project extends the port’s infrastructure life by 50 years.

“The Terminal 5 project marks a major investment in the future of the Port of Davisville, ensuring it remains a catalyst for jobs and economic growth,” said Stefan Pryor, secretary of commerce & QDC board chair.

“By expanding capacity, we are strengthening the state’s role in global trade while creating new opportunities for ocean tech companies that rely on water access.”

Completed on-time and on-budget by Manafort Brothers and WSP, the expansion reinforces Davisville’s status as a top auto import port and economic engine for Rhode Island.