Port Welcomes its First Post-Panamax Ship, WWL’s M/V Thalatta, New High Efficiency Ship
Port Hueneme, August 5, 2016 – Wallenius Wilhelmsen Lines (WWL) company leaders and Port officials greet the Port’s first Post-Panamax ship, an occasion marking a paradigm shift in how the widened Panama Canal will bring a new class of vessels to the Port of Hueneme. This maiden voyage of the M/V Thalatta marks a new…
SOLAS Obligations Go Into Effect July 1, 2016
The Port of Hueneme reminds all export shippers and customers of their obligations under SOLAS regulations regarding VGM of containers effective of July 1st , 2016. Under the new rules, the shipper is responsible for the verification of the packed container’s weight. Although the Port of Hueneme does not endorse any particular method or vendor…
Port of Hueneme Jobs Impact Up 25%
New Maritime Economic Report Showcases Port’s Strong Economic Influence in Ventura County Port of Hueneme, CA – The Port realized record economic growth with indirect, direct, induced and related jobs up 25% according to a new Economic Assessment prepared by Martin Associates, a firm specializing in economic analysis for the US Port industry. The Report…
Port puts final touches on Shore Power Project
Project allows for three ships to simultaneously access shore power; Community leaders praise project’s positive environmental impact. Port Hueneme, CA – The Port of Hueneme launched the second phase of its Grid-Connected Shore Power System, celebrating another next step forward in reducing air emissions and minimizing environmental impact. Among the community leaders attending the ribbon…
Port releases Spring 2016 Newsletter
The Port of Hueneme just released it’s Fall 2016 “Dock Talk” newsletter. In this issue: Message from Dr. Manuel Lopez, Port Commissioner Message from Kristin Decas, CEO & Port Director Upcoming Port Events Article: Port becomes the first California port to join Green Marine Article: Port Establishes Sister Port Relationship with Port of Ensenada Customer…
Port and U.S. Army Corps Sign Agreement to Kick Off Harbor Deepening Project
February 22, 2016 | Port of Hueneme, CA – Paving the way forward for a bright future, at its meeting tonight the Board of Harbor Commissioners unanimously approved the signing of a Project Partnership Agreement (PPA) with the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to deepen the Port’s general navigation areas to 40 feet…
Four Test Trains a Year to Run to The Port Terminal
February 3, 2016 | Port of Hueneme, CA – A train is scheduled to run on the southern spur of the Ventura County Railway to the Port Terminal on February 4, 2016. This is one of four such runs scheduled for this year. The Ventura County Railway is an active rail asset, but could not…
Port of Hueneme becomes the first California port to join Green Marine
Hueneme, California, December 2nd, 2015 – The Port of Hueneme, ranked in the top 11% of all U.S. Ports for general cargo flow has signed on as a participant in Green Marine, the largest voluntary environmental program for the maritime industry in North America. The announcement was made November 23rd by Jess Herrera, President of…
Port of Hueneme- History in the making…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Port of Hueneme- History in the making, the Port’s Board of elected Harbor Commissioners joined Deputy Administrator Michael Rodriguez and other elected officials including Congressman Julia Brownley at an on-dock ceremony to formally announce the Port’s first ever Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant award from the US Department of Transportation…
Port Delegates Travel to Mexico for Trade Mission
Mexico Trade Mission October 14 – 16, 2015 A Port of Hueneme trade delegation visits Mexico on Thursday, October 15 and Friday, October 16, 2015 to explore business opportunities in Baja California with visits to Tijuana and Ensenada. The trade mission promises to serve as a catalyst for increased trade by putting the Port in direct…
Port releases Fall 2015 Newsletter
The Port of Hueneme recently released it’s Fall 2015 “Dock Talk” newsletter. In this issue: Port overview & updates from Jess Herrera, Port Commissioner Port overview & updates from Kristin Decas, CEO & Port Director Fall Issue Customer Spotlight: Len Mazzella & Mike Wallace, Willenius Wilhelmsen Logistics Article: Port Cargo Numbers Point to Another Record…
Port of Hueneme Receives U.S Department of Commerce Grant
Grant Allows Public Works Projects in preparation for Port deepening to go forward Port Hueneme, CA – U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker announced on August 24, 2015 that the Port of Hueneme was one of this year’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant awardees. The award of nearly $1.5 million to the Oxnard Harbor District…