Port of Hueneme Dock Talk Enewsletter – July 2021 — Port Celebrates Deepening Completion
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HISTORY IN THE MAKING! PORT CELEBRATES DEEPENING COMPLETION
Port of Hueneme made history celebrating the completion of its deepening project, in the works for over two decades. The Port can now proclaim a harbor depth of 40 feet. Joining Port officials was Colonel Julie A. Balten, Commander and District Engineer of the Los Angeles District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Many accolades were given to Congresswoman Julia Brownley for her steadfast commitment to secure approximately $20M in federal funds for dredging projects. Also in attendance were Port customers, contractors, the Navy and local, state and federal officials. The project promises to build upon the Port’s mission to create economic and social good by sustainably increasing Port capacity, creating 560 good paying jobs and replenishing local beaches.
PORT HOSTS WHEELCHAIR DISTRIBUTION FOR LOCAL DISABLED VETERANS
The Port of Hueneme, in collaboration with 12 other organizations, sponsored and hosted a wheelchair distribution for veterans in need on June 25.
THANK YOU, ESSENTIAL WORKERS. We can’t do it without you!
TAKE THE CLEAN AIR DAY PLEDGE
CLEAN AIR DAY OCTOBER 6 – Join us in challenging yourself to create clean air in your community. The following pledge includes the most common things an individual can do to make a positive change. Pass this link on, too! CLICK LINK
The Port of Hueneme is one of the most productive and efficient commercial trade gateways for niche cargo on the West Coast. The Port is governed by five locally elected Port Commissioners. The Port moves $10.85 billion in goods each year and consistently ranks among the top ten U.S. ports for automobiles and fresh produce. Port operations support the community by bringing $1.7 billion in economic activity and creating 15,834 trade-related jobs. Trade through the Port of Hueneme generates more than $119 million in direct and related state and local taxes, which fund vital community services. In 2017, the Port of Hueneme became the first port in California to become Green Marine certified and was voted the Greenest Port in the U.S. at the Green Shipping Summit.
