Innovation at the Port: FATHOMWERX recognized by Government Tech Magazine
The team at FATHOMWERX was selected by Government Technology as a Special Districts Award winner in 2021. FATHOMWERX, onsite at the Port of Hueneme, was recognized with a Technology Innovation Award (Citizens Category) for efforts as an on-site makerspace and its outreach and work in STEM education. FATHOMWERX is a collaboration between the Port of…
Port Passes Memorandum of Understanding for Use of Zero-Emission Equipment
View press release To further its commitment to decarbonize operations at the Port of Hueneme, the Oxnard Harbor District voted on December 20, 2021, to approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to provide stevedores with the ability to utilize the district’s existing two new electric terminal tractors (eUTR). These eUTRs are funded through a Zero-and…
California Transportation Secretary Visits the Port
The Port’s Important Role in State’s Commerce was Highlighted View press release December 8, 2021 – The Port of Hueneme welcomed California State Transportation Agency Secretary David S. Kim to the Port of Hueneme on Monday, December 6. His visit included discussions with Port workers and customers about how the Port of Hueneme is moving…
GFOA Win – Use of Best Practices and High Standards Result in Another Win for the Port
View press release November 29, 2021 – The Oxnard Harbor District, which owns the Port of Hueneme, has been awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). The Port received this award for its annual Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)…
NBVC and Port Join Forces to Help Relieve U.S. Supply-Chain Congestion
Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC) in partnership with the Oxnard Harbor District (OHD)/Port of Hueneme (POH) has activated a standing joint use agreement (JUA) to provide U.S. Navy resources onboard Port of Hueneme in direct support of decreasing port congestion in Los Angeles County and reducing the national supply-chain shortage, Nov. 22, 2021. “NBVC recently…
Oxnard Harbor Commissioners Make Bold Commitment to Decarbonize Operations at the Port
Advocating for Solutions with the Goal of Pursuing a Zero Emissions Future View press release November 16, 2021 – In a unanimous display of support, Oxnard Harbor District Commissioners voted on November 15, 2021, to adopt a resolution to demonstrate their commitment to decarbonizing operations at the Port of Hueneme as part of its pursuit…
Need Continues for Community this Fall – 55 Community Drives Reach Over 38,500 Families
THANK YOU TO DEL MONTE FOR OVER 1 MILLION POUNDS OF PRODUCE! View press release October 12, 2021 – Known as the number one importer of bananas on the West Coast, the Port of Hueneme celebrates this distinction each September by hosting a widely-attended Banana Festival. This year, out of an abundance of caution to…
The Best in Tech Play at the Port of Hueneme
ANTX-Coastal Trident Technology Exercise and Open House View press release September 23, 2021 – Day two of the open house of the Advanced Naval Technology Exercise (ANTX) and Coastal Trident programs was a success with over 300 people representing partner organizations attending today’s event at the FATHOMWERX Lab located inside the Port of Hueneme. Kristin…
Port Makes Another Splash – $5M Economic Development Grant
View press release September 22, 2021 – Through a competitive process based on merit, eligibility, and the availability of funds, the Port of Hueneme/Oxnard Harbor District was selected to receive a grant award totaling $5.1 million from the Economic Development Administration (EDA). This Department of Commerce’s EDA investment will provide long-term infrastructure enhancements to maximize…
“Exciting Day for Clean Air” – CEC Funds Port’s Blueprint to Become a Zero Emission Hub
View press release August 24, 2021 – When a blueprint is created, it identifies and outlines a plan of action with the big picture in mind. In the case of the Port of Hueneme, their “blueprint project” known as SPARC (Sustainable Power Advancement & Resiliency for our Community) was created to chart a pathway to…
Coastal Trident 2021 Demonstrates Collaborative Success
State of the Art Port and Maritime Program Counters Port & Maritime Threats View press release August 5, 2021 — Poseidon, known as the ruler of the sea, is oftentimes depicted as carrying a three-pronged spear, known as a trident, for protection. It is fitting that the operational research program created to counter threats to…
History in the Making! Port Celebrates Completion of Deepening Project
Championing Social Justice and Environmental Leadership for a Sustainable Economy View press release June 28, 2021 — Port of Hueneme made history celebrating the completion of its deepening project, a project in the works for over almost two decades. The Port can now proclaim a harbor depth of 40 feet. Joining Port officials was Colonel…