The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Los Angeles District has unveiled plans to dredge the Port of Hueneme main channel starting in early January with a projected ..
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Port of Hueneme welcomes new Brusco tug
Brusco Tug & Barge, Inc. has modernized its tug fleet at the Port of Hueneme by bringing aboard the “Teresa Brusco,” a state-of-the-art vessel that will dramatically lower vessel emissions and bring more power and ability to the tugs’ important ship-handling role on Port. Brusco’s investment strengthens their partnership with the Port and the tug’s acquisition is an achievement in keeping with the Port’s commitment to environment.
Replacing the Lulapin, the Teresa Brusco will join the Simone...
Port of Hueneme leads Ventura County’s growth
The Port of Hueneme leads Ventura County’s economic growth with 15,834 total jobs in 2018, an increase from 13,633 in 2015. In their newest economic study, the Port shows substantial increases in job creation, economic activity, tax revenue generated for local cities, and total economic activity.
Oxnard Harbor District President Jess Herrera stated, “For over 83 years, the Port has been Ventura County’s legacy industry providing economic opportunity for our community. This new economic study...
https://container-news.com/port-hueneme-ventura-county-growth/
Port of Hueneme ready for its deepening project
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. Department of Transportation. Deepening the harbor will create over 563 new jobs, $28 million in business revenue, $5.8 million in local purchases, and $4.6 million in state and local...
https://container-news.com/port-hueneme-deepening-project-2/
Hueneme and Puerto Quetzal sign sister port agreement
In January 2019, the Port of Hueneme made history with the monumental signing of a major sister port agreement with Puerto Quetzal, the leading Guatemalan seaport, marking the first time a U.S. West Coast port executed such an agreement. The historic ceremony concludes the Port of Hueneme’s first ever trade mission to Guatemala, a mission celebrating mutual interests around trade and community.
The Port delegation kicked off its visit fulfilling its humanitarian initiative to bring supplies to...
https://container-news.com/hueneme-puerto-quetzal-ports-sign-port-agreement/
Donations Needed – Container Challenge 2018
Bring new or gently used clothing, shoes and supplies by December 15 to help Port of Hueneme and Chiquita fill a shipping container for adults and children in need in Guatemala. This is a collaboration between the Port, El Lustrador Foundation, Chiquita, and the #ILWU Local 46.
You can bring donations by the Port of Hueneme Admin Building Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm – 333 Ponoma Street, Port Hueneme.
Questions? (805) 488-3677 or [email protected]. Find out more about El Lustrador at www.ellustradorfound...
http://container-news.com/donations-needed-container-challenge-2018/
Port of Hueneme hits an all-time record
Cargo imports and exports hit an all-time high at the Port of Hueneme for FY2018 with 1.6 million tons of cargo moving through the Port. This represents an 8.1% increase over last year’s performance of 1.48 million cargo tons. The previous cargo record was set in FY2015 with 1.56 million cargo tons.
Oxnard Harbor District President, Mary Anne Rooney announced the record year at the Board of Commissioners public meeting on Monday evening stating, “This has been a tremendous year for our Port...
Hueneme Port Gets USD 3 Mn for Zero Emission Ship-to-Shore Freight Project
CARB awards USD 3 million to the Port of Hueneme to fund its ship to shore zero emission energy project.