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Retired Longshoreman Jess Ramirez Becomes President of the Oxnard Harbor District

On Monday, January 13, the Port of Hueneme welcomed new leadership as the Board of Harbor Commissioners unanimously voted Jess Ramirez to serve as Board President for 2020. President Ramirez…

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Wave of the Future: Port Welcomes New Brusco Tug

Advanced Technology Brings Lower Emissions January 2020 – Brusco Tug & Barge, Inc. has modernized its tug fleet at the Port of Hueneme by bringing aboard the “Teresa Brusco,” a…

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The Port’s Dock Talk – End of 2019 Issue

The end-of-year 2019 review of Dock Talk is now online. (Download as PDF) In this issue: Message from Jess Herrera, President, Board of Harbor Commissioners Message from Kristin Decas, CEO &…

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Port Closes Out 2019 with 1.65 Million Cargo Tons & 2,201 New Jobs

VCCA sounds the alarm on lack of economic growth for rest of the County December, 2019: Santa’s sleigh has been doubling as a boat this year, helping bring record cargo…

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Governor’s Top Economic Advisor Talks Competitiveness at the Port

California’s top economic advisor, Lenny Mendonca, met with Port leadership and customers on November 15, 2019 to create greater economic opportunity in the region. Mendonca began his visit with a…

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US Officials from Around the World Come to Hueneme to Talk Commerce

International liaisons, logistic technology experts, local exporters, and trade officials convened on November 14, 2019 in a think-tank style consortium today at the Port of Hueneme. Focusing on how to…

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The Port’s Dock Talk – Fall 2019 Issue

The fall issue of Dock Talk showcases the importance of youth and young adults in our community. (Download as PDF) In this issue: Message from Jess Herrera, President, Board of Harbor…

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State of the Port Address Presented to Oxnard Chamber

OHD Board President Jess Herrera Speaks Suggesting that the business community should be “mad as hell’ at the stagnant economic growth in the county, Oxnard Harbor District Board President Jess…

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Port Awarded Excellence in Financial Reporting

Meeting High Standards for a 9th Consecutive Year August 2019 – For the ninth consecutive year, the Port of Hueneme is being recognized for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the…

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Innovators Come Together to Share Expertise in Maritime Technology

ANTX Coastal Trident Attendees Look to the Future of Security, Technology Collaboration PORT OF HUENEME, July 31, 2019 – As a Navy team, donned in full hazmat gear, sprayed down…

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Port Hosts Startup Weekend Ventura County – Fostering Innovation and Small Businesses

Local Students and Entrepreneurs Compete PORT OF HUENEME, July 30, 2019 – Innovators from around the state descended on the Port to kick off Startup Weekend Ventura County 2019. Joined…

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First PLA Project in Port History Breaks Ground

Putting local people to work and creating green jobs The final step in the Port’s South Terminal Modernization came to fruition on July 22, 2019. This groundbreaking ceremony for the…

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