Thanks for the Donations – Container Challenge 2018
Community members brought new and gently used clothing, shoes and supplies to the Port to help us fill a shipping container for adults and children in need in Guatemala. This is a collaboration between the Port, El Lustrador Foundation, Chiquita, and the #ILWU Local 46. Thanks for the donations, and for the volunteer support in…
Port Breaks Cargo Record
Cargo imports and exports hit an all-time high at the Port of Hueneme for FY2018 with 1.6 million tons of cargo moving through the Port. This represents an 8.1% increase over last year’s performance of 1.48 million cargo tons. The previous cargo record was set in FY2015 with 1.56 million cargo tons. Oxnard Harbor District…
First Shipment of Subaru Automobiles Arrives at the Port
The Port of Hueneme welcomed its first shipment of Subaru automobiles imported from Japan in mid-October, 2018. The Port’s customer, Wallenius Wilhelmsen Solutions (WWS), secured the new automobile brand coming to Hueneme as part of the organic growth happening within the industry. “WWS has been a long-time customer of the Port, and we will continue…
The Port’s Fall 2018 Dock Talk
The Fall 2018 issue of Dock Talk focuses on long lasting relationships at the Port. (Download as PDF) In this issue: Message from Mary Anne Rooney, President, Board of Harbor Commissioners Welcome from Kristin Decas, CEO & Port Director Project Highlights: What’s in the Works at the Port? Spotlight: ILWU Local #46: Janet Ritza and Warren Shelton…
Port Awarded $3 Million to Launch Zero Emission Ship-to-Shore Freight Project
Port of Hueneme, California, October 2, 2018 — The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has awarded $3 million to the Port of Hueneme to fund their ship to shore zero emission energy project. This project was a part of a joint application with the Port of Los Angeles for the statewide Zero- and Near Zero- Emission Freight…