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Port Releases 2017 Year End Review

The 2017 year-end issue of Dock Talk is here! In this issue: Message from Jason Hodge, President, Board of Harbor Commissioners 2017 Reflections from Kristin Decas, CEO & Port Director Green Recap for 2017 Community Spotlight Update: The Port and Food Share & Friends Port Partners with Community on Humanitarian Effort in Costa Rica The Port Sets…

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Happy Holidays from the Port of Hueneme

We wish you a wonderful holiday season and a prosperous, safe and happy new year! Warmest wishes, The Board of Harbor Commissioners & the Port Crew

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Port Releases 2017 Newsletter Issue 2

The 2017 Vol. 3, Issue 2 Dock Talk newsletter is here! In this issue: Port overview & updates from Jason Hodge, President, Board of Harbor Commissioners Port overview & updates from Kristin Decas, CEO & Port Director Customer Spotlight: Casey Dexter, Ports America Port takes home the Greenest Port of the Year & Maritime Executive of the Year…

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Port Partners with Community on Humanitarian Effort in Costa Rica

October 10, 2017 — The Port was able to partner with ENCOUNTER Bible Fellowship Church of Ventura, Del Monte Fresh Produce, ILWU, Ports America, and LAMA to bring supplies to the La Montana Christian Camps in Costa Rica. The collaboration between the partners was marked today at the Port during Del Monte’s vessel call and…

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Port Goes Bananas at the 6th Annual Banana Festival

A Celebration of the 80th Anniversary of a Working Port The Port brought in a record crowd of over 12,000 people at its annual community wide Banana Festival on September 30th. “We were thrilled that so many people came to celebrate the strategic role the Port plays in global trade and the region’s economic vitality.…

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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…

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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…

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Save the Date: Banana Festival – September 30

Go bananas on the scenic grounds at the Port of Hueneme at the 6th Annual Banana Festival!

Port of Hueneme Banana Festival

Saturday September 30th, 10 am – 5 pm | Port of Hueneme

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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…

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Port of Hueneme takes charge for fully funding retiree health benefits

Port of Hueneme takes charge and sets course for fully funding retiree health benefits July 6, 2017 – Port Hueneme, CA – While public agencies struggle to meet budget demands, the Port of Hueneme is taking bold steps today, towards fully funding employee retirement benefits for the future. The Port is adding a pre-funding element to…

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Port Earns Green Marine Certification

Port of Hueneme Becomes First Port in California to Earn Certification June 26, 2017 – Port Hueneme, CA – Proving that economic vitality and environmental stewardship are not mutually exclusive, the Port of Hueneme earned its Green Marine Certification this month. As Hueneme is ranked in the top 11% of all U.S. Ports for general cargo…

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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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