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…
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…
Port of Hueneme Takes Home 2018 Comprehensive Environmental Management Award
Port of Hueneme, California, September 19, 2018 — The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) awarded the Port of Hueneme the high accolade “2018 Comprehensive Environmental Management Award” at this month’s annual AAPA Energy and Environment Seminar in Jersey City, NJ. The Port was selected for its development and execution of a comprehensive plan that…
Port Awarded $360,000 Of Port Security Grant Program Funding
Port of Hueneme, California, September 13, 2018 — The Port of Hueneme was recently awarded $360,000 of Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) funding through the Department of Homeland Security, an increase over the last three years. Since 2015, the Port has received over $1.24 million in federal PSGP funding. As Mary Anne Rooney, President of…
Port Receives Green Marine Recertification
August 2018 — The Port of Hueneme recently completed the annual recertification process to maintain their Green Marine certification, reporting even greener scores than last year. This comes one year after the Port made history as the first port in the state to earn the certification. The Port of Hueneme remains the only in California…
Port Earns National Recognition for Excellence in Financial Reporting for Eighth Consecutive Year
The Port was notified in June 2018 that it would again be receiving the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. This makes the eighth consecutive year the Port has been recognized. This certificate is awarded by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for the recipients having an…
Port of Hueneme prioritizes fiscal responsibility by pre-funding retiree health benefits
June 12, 2018 – The Port of Hueneme continues to reduce unfunded liability by contributing another $500,000 to the Oxnard Harbor District’s account with the California Employers’ Retiree Benefit Trust (CERBT). This money is in addition to the $500,000 pre-funded last July. “This pre-funding is a result of the fiscal prudency exercised by the Port…
Port Joins State and Local Officials to Celebrate the Funding of the Rice Ave. Overpass Project
On May 22, 2018, Jacqui Irwin and state and local leaders convened to celebrate the new funding allocated to construct the Rice Avenue Grade Separation Overpass Project in Oxnard. The Port gives major accolades to Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin for securing $70 million funding for this important project. “Last year, during transportation funding discussions, I continued…
Port Breaks Ground on Intermodal Infrastructure Project
On May 11, joined by community members and project stakeholders, the Port of Hueneme celebrated the groundbreaking of the Terminal Paving Improvement phase of their Intermodal Infrastructure Project. The project is possible in large part thank to a $1.5 million of grant awarded from the United States Economic Development Administration (EDA). Congresswoman Julia Brownley. Congresswoman…
Port Takes Home Awards at the Green Shipping Summit USA
The Port’s cutting edge environmental programs and strategic implementation of eco-friendly action plans received high accolades at last Tuesday’s Green Shipping Summit held in Los Angeles, CA. The Port was honored with “The Greenest Port of the Year” award, and Port Director/CEO Kristin Decas received “Maritime Executive of the Year”. Board President Jason Hodge celebrated…
Kristin Decas selected as 2017 Top Port Director of the Year
Kristin Decas, Port Director & CEO of the Port of Hueneme in California, was selected as Top Port Director of the Year by the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP). While inclusion with the International Association of Top Professionals is an honor in itself, only a few members in each discipline are chosen for this…
Port Continues its Commitment to Environment
Starting this month, the Port of Hueneme will enter into a contract with local business New Millennium Mobile Auto Detailing for sustainable car wash services. In light of the Port’s recent Green Marine certification and commitment to our environment, this is an important step in keeping and enhancing our mission to support a healthy quality…