Staying Ahead of the Curve: Port of Hueneme Board Demonstrates Fiscal Responsibility
Additional Contribution to Employee Retirement Trust Brings Total to $2.5M View press release The Port of Hueneme continues to ensure financial stability and fiscal responsibility as the Board of Oxnard Harbor District Commissioners voted to fund another $500,000 to the District’s California Employers’ Retiree Benefit Trust (CERBT) account for their fiscal year ending June 30,…
Del Monte Brings Green Vessels to Port of Hueneme
Commitment to Environment and Low Congestion Makes Port Thrive See press release MARCH 19, 2021 – The Port of Hueneme welcomed the first of two cutting-edge, energy-efficient Del Monte vessels to the Port of Hueneme today. The ships’ arrival marks a new chapter in environmental partnership, continuing the Port’s mission to be the cleanest, greenest,…
Port Strengthens Trade with Top Partner Mexico – Delegation Visits the Port
A delegation of Mexico’s top trade representatives visited the Port of Hueneme on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, to strengthen their longstanding trading partnership. Led by Mr. Roberto Velasco Alvarez, Director General for North America and acting Undersecretary for North America at Mexico’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the delegation was welcomed with a socially distanced port…
California Ports Day 2021
Today is California Ports Day! February 17, 2021 • #PortsDay21 Join the California Association of Port Authorities (CAPA) and celebrate our California Ports! DID YOU KNOW… During the COVID-19 pandemic, California Ports have met the moment by stepping up to play a critical role in our state’s response and recovery. California ports are a major…
Jason Hodge Takes the Helm as President of the Oxnard Harbor District
See press release January 25, 2021 – The Port of Hueneme welcomed new leadership last week as the Board of Harbor Commissioners unanimously voted Jason T. Hodge to serve as Board President for 2021, marking the 3rd time he has been elected to lead the District. President Hodge was first elected to the Board in…
Port Secures First Marine Highway 5 Shipping Route Designation
Relieving Highway Congestion & Reducing Emissions See press release January 12, 2021 – The Port’s SEA LINC Project (Spurring Economic Advantages with Logistical Investments for New Connectivity) was recently awarded official designation by the U.S. Department of Transportation, marking the first time a project has been designated in Southern California since the inception of the…
Ceres Makes Its Mark at The Port of Hueneme with Two New Hybrid Cranes
See press release January 11, 2021 – Over the holiday season, the Port was in full swing preparing for two new hybrid mobile harbor cranes. Their arrival on Saturday marks another step toward further reducing emissions and greening cargo operations at “The Greenest Port in the U.S.”. These new cranes will help speed the delivery…
Port Caps Off 2020 with Big Legislative Win
Secures Historic Funding for the Region See press release December 31, 2020 – As most eyes were focused on the coronavirus relief package this past week, ports all across America were waiting for President Trump to sign the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (WRDA). Included in the Act were provisions ensuring more funding would…
Port & City Partnership Reinvigorates Community Park Project
November 30, 2020 – The Port and City joined forces to replace crumbling bridge infrastructure at Bubbling Springs Park for the local community. The Port invested $22,000 to rebuild the Farmer’s Bridge with in-kind services from the City and volunteers from the NBVC Seabees. “Since 2015, the Port has invested over $630,000 into the Community…
First on the West Coast: Port Secures Cold-Treatment Finishing On-Dock
November 12, 2020 — Known as the Banana Port of the West Coast, the Port of Hueneme can now add another title to their brand: the Peruvian blueberry pilot Port. Being the specialized reefer port of the U.S. West Coast, Hueneme has been able to receive completed cold-treated produce containers for years; however, they now…
A Decade of Excellence
Port Wins 10th Consecutive Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting October 13, 2020 – For the tenth consecutive year, the Oxnard Harbor District, which owns the Port of Hueneme, is being recognized for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). The award highlights the Port’s…
Port Customers Shine Earning Blue Skies, Blue Whales Awards
August 5, 2020 – Protecting the whales and our local air quality is not only a top priority for the Port, but also its ocean carriers. Maersk, GLOVIS, K Line, and NYK Line all earned recognition for participating in this voluntary program. This vessel speed reduction initiative aims to cut air pollution and protect endangered…