Port of Hueneme — Dock Talk May 2026 Community Newsletter

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May 2026 Recap

Memorial Day

This Memorial Day, we paused to reflect with gratitude as we remembered and honored the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation and our freedom.

Oxnard Harbor District 89th Birthday

This May 5, the Port of Hueneme celebrated its 89th birthday with cake and a special preview of the Richard Bard Founders Plaza Memorial. Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating the Port and its rich history!

GTL Graduation

We’re proud to celebrate the local learners who got an in-depth, hands-on, and real-world look into careers in maritime, supply chain, transportation, and logistics.

Congratulations to this outstanding class, and thank you to our partners at the Oxnard Union High School District for helping create pathways to opportunity.

The future of global trade is bright — and it’s being built right here in Ventura County.

The Port of Hueneme has begun construction activities associated with the former Navy Civil Engineering Laboratory (NCEL) site near the beachfront promenade. Work will take place between the hours of 7a – 9p Mon. – Fri. with completion expected by October 15, 2026.

This project includes demolition of 7 NCEL buildings and preparation of the site for future cargo operations and infrastructure improvements.

Community members may notice increased construction activity, including periodic noise and dust during demolition and paving operations. Environmental Best Management Practices are being implemented throughout the project to minimize dust, debris, stormwater runoff, and other potential impacts.

The Port recognizes the importance of the promenade as a valued community space and appreciates the public’s patience during this temporary construction period as we work to improve infrastructure that supports global and regional trade, jobs, and economic vitality.

The Port is also coordinating with local rescue partners to safely relocate cats from the project area during construction.

We appreciate the community’s patience and understanding as this work moves forward.

Questions? Contact PIO Zach Baliva – zbaliva@portofh.org

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