See Your Port!
The Port of Hueneme is open to the public for tours Monday through Friday 8:00am through 5:00pm. School tours are particularly encouraged. A group of approximately 13 people is recommended; however, with school tours, a larger number of individuals can be accommodated. For more information, please contact Community Outreach Specialist Ronaldo Esquivel:
About the Tour
The Port of Hueneme offers an excellent educational experience for students of all ages with tour content tailored to meet the educational needs of elementary, secondary and post secondary educational levels. Tours are generally divided into two sections: inside classroom-style presentation followed by an outside tour by bus. On average, Port tours take approximately 1½-2 hours but can be customized. Note: during the tour on Port, students will not be allowed to exit the tour vehicle. Photos are allowed in certain areas as specified by the tour guide.
Elementary
Topics that may be covered:
- Fundamentals of ports in our community
- Cargo, cargo handling, and an overview of world trade; imports and exports will be defined and discussed
- Cargo types at the Port of Hueneme, included ro-ro (autos) and other wheeled cargo, produce, liquid bulk and fish
- Growing, handling and shipping of bananas (the Port’s #1 import by weight) from plantation to local supermarket. Download the Journey of the Bananas
- Description of the types of vessels and cargo handling equipment they may see on Port
- Wildlife that live at and near Port
- Types of jobs at the Port of Hueneme, and an opportunity to see people in action on the Port
- The Port’s commitment to environmental initiatives
- Origins of the Port of Hueneme and how the name Hueneme came to be identified with this area
Secondary
After an introduction, additional topics may include:
- Special District governance and how they work with other local governmental entities.
- US and California ports and their role in the goods movement industry and US/World economy
- Job generation and the impact of the Port on Ventura County economy
- Challenges created (social, environmental & financial) by our modern economy as well as some of the particular job skills needed in today’s goods movement industry
- In-depth discussion of modernization projects at the Port and the Port’s Environmental Framework Initiative
Post-Secondary
After an in-depth introduction, additional topics may include:
- Administration and operation of port services and logistics in general
- Port operations, finance, Foreign Trade Zone
- Observation of the logistical system processes for bringing products and goods into the Port
- The various employment positions associated with those processes
What's New at the Port
FATHOMWERX Summit Connects Innovation with Opportunity Across Ventura County
FATHOMWERX is a unique collaboration between the EDC, Matter Labs, NAVSEA, NAVFAC and the Port of Hueneme. It’s annual Summit is on October 14th and 15th.
Going Bananas: Port of Hueneme’s Banana Festival Sets Second Consecutive Attendance Record
Nearly 19,000 visitors celebrate global trade, international connections, and the Port’s role as a Gateway to the World
13th Annual Banana Festival Returns to the Port of Hueneme September 26
Free community celebration welcomes thousands for a day of music, food, family fun, and a behind-the-scenes look at Ventura County’s diverse working waterfront.