Events

Port Goes Around the World for International Trade Week

World Trade Week 2019 – Hosts 10 Countries, International Companies & Local Businesses Trade consulates, multinational companies, and Ventura County’s local business community convened on May 21, 2019 to talk trade, tariffs and the new USMCA agreement at the Port of Hueneme. Oxnard Harbor District President, Jess Herrera welcomed attendees stating, “Trade, it’s a beautiful…

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2019 – 6th Annual MAST Technology Expo at Port of Hueneme

STEM Students, Innovators, Community Leaders, and Maritime Partners Sail on In PORT OF HUENEME, Wednesday, April 10, 2019 – Over 300 STEM students channeled through the buzzing innovation hub at the Port’s 6th Annual Maritime Advanced Systems & Technology Expo (MAST). The Expo introduced our inquisitive and pioneering young minds to the exciting world of…

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Port of Hueneme Celebrates 2019 Western Hemisphere Ports Day

Highlighting the Economic and Social Justice Ports Provide Around the Globe The Port of Hueneme is proud to be Ventura County’s door to the world, spurring global trade for local growers, manufacturers and businesses. Today, we celebrate our Port, as well as all others in our hemisphere, for the economic engines that they are for…

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World Trade Week – 2023

The next World Trade Week event at the Port of Hueneme will be held in May 2023. Watch this space for details. Read more about World Trade Week 2022 Background: The observance of World Trade Week began in 1926 to acknowledge and celebrate that world trade significantly contributes to the nation’s economy and has developed a…

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Port Celebrates California Ports Day with Deepening Project Groundbreaking

Championing Social Justice and Environmental Leadership The Port of Hueneme capped off a week of focus on California’s ports in February 2019 with a groundbreaking for their newest project, deepening the harbor an additional five feet. The project is largely funded by a $12.3 million TIGER Grant (Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery) from the U.S.…

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Thousands Join in Celebration of the 7th Annual Port Banana Festival

On September 29, 2018, over 12,000 people, breaking attendance records, visited the Port on Saturday to celebrate its 7th Annual Banana Festival. The festival showcased the Port’s significant reach around the world in international commerce and highlighted the Port’s commitment to environmental stewardship and humanitarian work in Guatemala. Traversing the festival grounds, visitors learned the…

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2018 – Port Celebrates World Trade Week with Innovation in Trade and Technology Expo

On the heels of National Maritime Day, the Port hosted “World Trade and Innovation” on May 23, 2018 — an event to celebrate its 5th annual Maritime Advanced Systems and Technologies (MAST) Expo together with trade partners, and highlighting World Trade Week. During the event, the Port collaborated with Naval Base Ventura County, EDC-VC, and…

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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…

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Port of Hueneme Leads Inaugural California Ports Day at the Capitol

The California Association of Ports (CAPA) hosted the Inaugural California Ports Day on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 in Sacramento, CA. The first annual California Ports Day on February 21, 2018 at the State Capitol was a success. State legislators and their staff members met with port and freight industry leaders to learn about California’s 11…

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2017 – Port of Hueneme Hosts MAST Expo

May 24th Event is Fourth Consecutive Innovation and Technology Expo May 24, 2017 – Port Hueneme, CA – The Port of Hueneme hosted its fourth consecutive Maritime Advanced Systems and Technology Expo, an event that added an important highlight on Port clean air technologies. The initiative is designed to encourage entrepreneurs and innovators to use…

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Port of Hueneme Celebrates World Trade Week

International Trade Consuls, Elected Officials, and Maritime Industry Experts Explore the Future of E-Commerce and Trade May 17, 2017 – Port Hueneme, CA – The Port of Hueneme recognized World Trade Week and National Maritime Day by hosting a special event whose program had a special focus on e-commerce and trade, shining a light on Ventura…

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