Port Hosts Wheelchair Distribution for Local Disabled Veterans
40 wheelchairs distributed to veterans in need View press release PORT OF HUENEME, JUNE 25, 2021 — The Port of Hueneme, in collaboration with 12 other organizations, sponsored and hosted a wheelchair distribution for veterans in need on Friday, June 25, at the Port’s administrative offices. These wheelchairs are part of a larger effort coordinated…
The Port of Hueneme is Committed to Equality
Port’s Commissioners pass resolution to promote equality and tolerance, denounces racism View press release MAY 26, 2021 – As the country recovers from the many impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, an increase in racial turbulence and violence adds to the challenges for many Americans. Asian Pacific Islanders and Asian Americans as well as immigrants, people…
Port of Hueneme Distributes Food and Grocery Carts
Collaboration with Southwinds Neighborhood at 45th Community Event In the nearly one year since the pandemic was declared in March 2020, the people most directly affected in South Oxnard have been farmworkers and their families – food access is critical for those whose jobs and health have been impacted. Many efforts have sprouted to help…
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…
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…
Port Recognizes “Essential Volunteers” at 40th Food Distribution
On Saturday, October 24, the Port of Hueneme’s “Committed to Community” Drive hosted its 40th food distribution with a “Feeding the Frontline” volunteer appreciation touch. Commemorative plaques were distributed to volunteers who have supported this food and resource drive since the pandemic began. “It is important that we recognize our true community heroes; from the…
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…
Port and Partners Host 20th Farmworker Food Distribution in Port Hueneme
Feeding the Frontline Makes History Hosting its 20th Food Drive During COVID-19 June 29, 2020 – The Port of Hueneme and local community partners Clinicas Del Camino Real, Lujan Transport Inc., Port customer Del Monte and more, as part of the Feeding the Frontline, Feeding our Farmworkers effort, have hosted 20 food distributions across the…
Port Leadership Earns Regional Recognition – PCBT Awards for Herrera, Decas
June 22, 2020 – The Port’s longest serving Commissioner Jess Herrera was named recipient of the 2020 Latino Leadership Award by the Pacific Coast Business Times along with CEO & Port Director Kristin Decas named as a Top Woman in Business. “It is an honor to receive this recognition. I want to thank Henry Dubroff…
Banana Festival 2021
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Local Innovation Center Vaults to National Stage
May 2020 – Harnessing the power of partnership, Department of Navy’s workforce “super-connector” NavalX announced an expansion of its Tech Bridge initiative to Ventura County. Joining five other new Tech Bridge locations around the nation, the Ventura location will be housed at the Port of Hueneme. “I applaud our Federal partners for joining with us…