General Press Releases

The Port of San Diego welcomes Sandy Naranjo as the newest commissioner to represent National City. On January 3, 2020, Commissioner Naranjo was sworn in at a virtual ceremony by her sister, Susan Naranjo, who was deputized by Port Clerk Donna...

The Port of San Diego is one step closer to creating a living shoreline to attract and establish native oyster populations while also protecting the shoreline from impacts related to future sea level rise. The first nature-based solution of its kind...

The Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners has selected Joe Stuyvesant to serve as its next president and chief executive officer (CEO). Stuyvesant, who currently serves as executive director at Navy Region Southwest, is considered the top...

Prioritizing public health, and with extra precautions in place to minimize community spread of and exposure to COVID-19, the Port of San Diego continues to work with its cruise line partners along with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), U.S...

As part of a two-year pilot project under the Port of San Diego’s Blue Economy Incubator, ecoSPEARS, a cleantech solutions company ushering in the carbonless future of environmental cleanup for toxic contaminants, will deploy NASA-developed...

The Port of San Diego has approved a pilot project with FREDsense Technologies Corp. to develop a portable five-in-one field-testing sensor device to provide real-time metals analysis for stormwater monitoring. FREDsense will utilize their pre...

As part of the transformation of the Chula Vista waterfront on San Diego Bay, the Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners has approved a Coastal Development Permit (CDP) for the future Harbor Park. Planned for the central portion of the Chula...

The Port of San Diego advances to Phase 4 of 5 of its Port Master Plan Update (PMPU), another major milestone since launching the Integrated Planning effort in 2013, a multifaceted and comprehensive approach for managing and planning for the future...

RIDA Chula Vista, LLC, together with Mortenson/McCarthy Joint Venture and HKS, Inc., is holding a virtual workshop on Wednesday, December 9, at 1:30 p.m. PST to present information on future bid opportunities for the resort hotel and convention...

As part of ongoing and robust public outreach efforts for the Port Master Plan Update (PMPU) process, the Port of San Diego invites the public to an upcoming Board Workshop during which staff will present feedback received on the Revised Draft PMPU...

As part of the Port of San Diego’s ongoing commitment to the environmental care of San Diego Bay and the surrounding waterfront and communities, the Board of Port Commissioners approved the installation of a microgrid, battery storage system, and...

The Port of San Diego is conducting the first ever overwater lighting field test as part of the San Diego-Coronado Bay Bridge Lighting Project, the next step in a multi-step process to artistically illuminate a portion of the 2.1-mile bridge span...

Continuing robust public outreach efforts for its Port Master Plan Update (PMPU) process, the Port of San Diego invites the public to review and provide feedback on the Revised Draft PMPU. The PMPU has something for everyone who enjoys San Diego Bay...

(Additional images are available upon request.) The Port of San Diego’s Port Master Plan Update process is ongoing and has already resulted in a major achievement – a breakthrough vision to redesign the industrial area of Harbor Drive and smartly...

Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners Approves Lease (Additional images available upon request.) The Port of San Diego’s revitalization of Seaport Village has cultivated a new and exciting partnership. Malibu Farm, founded by celebrity chef...

For the twelfth straight year, the Port of San Diego has been honored with the Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award (AEP) by the National Procurement Institute. The Port is one of only 42 agencies in California and one of only 34 special...

Pictured from left to right: Anthony Soniga, International Longshore & Warehouse Union Local 29 President; Randa Coniglio, Port of San Diego President & CEO; Vice Chairman Michael Zucchet, Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners; Mayor Kevin...

September is Green Port Month at the Port of San Diego, and this year, the Port marks this annual tradition with a virtual environmental awards ceremony and environmental education events. “To help ensure San Diego Bay remains a vibrant resource for...

Port of San Diego President Randa Coniglio today announced that she will retire as the Port’s chief executive officer. Coniglio leads more than 500 employees managing the Port, a state special district responsible for more than 14,000 acres of...

Photos from Louisiana Charlie's Long Beach location are available here. Louisiana Charlie's media contact: louisianacharlies@gmail.com. As part of the Port of San Diego’s ongoing revitalization of Seaport Village, the Board of Port Commissioners has...

Conceptual renderings and video courtesy of Carrier Johnson + CULTURE are available here. STAY OPEN media contact - info@stayopen.com. The Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners has given staff the go ahead to begin environmental review for a...

The Port of San Diego has been recognized by the American Public Works Association (APWA) San Diego-Imperial Counties Chapter with an Honor Award for the Shelter Island Public Boat Launch Facility project. The Honor Award is a component of the annual...

The Port of San Diego and the San Diego Port Tenants Association invite the public to participate in the 30th annual Operation Clean Sweep on Saturday, August 29, 2020 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. In alignment with COVID-19 State and County public health...

Prioritizing public health, and in alignment with COVID-19 State and County public health orders, Grand Caribe Shoreline Park will be closed starting Thursday, August 6, 2020 until further notice. In partnership with the City of Coronado, the Port...

For the sixth year in a row, the Port of San Diego has been recognized for its excellence in financial reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada. (GFOA) The agency awarded the Port the prestigious...

Continuing robust public outreach efforts for its Port Master Plan Update (PMPU) process, the Port of San Diego invites the public to an upcoming Board Workshop to further discuss, receive and listen to public and stakeholder feedback regarding...

The Port of San Diego has recently been approved by U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the City of San Diego to activate a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) at the Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal. As an FTZ, the terminal is a secured, designated location...

The transformation of one of Southern California’s most iconic, over-the-water restaurant complexes is complete. On Monday, July 20, 2020, the Port of San Diego and The Brigantine, Inc. held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of...

The Port of San Diego, National City, San Diego, the Environmental Health Coalition, and 2-1-1 San Diego are partnering to provide relief for households most affected by pollution from the USS Bonhomme Richard fire in the 91950, 92113, and 92102 ZIP...

As part of ongoing efforts to be a good neighbor to the communities adjacent to San Diego Bay, the Port of San Diego has completed a study to identify nighttime noise sources in and around the Barrio Logan community. The Port commissioned the Barrio...