General Press Releases

B-roll and high-resolution photos available here. The Port of San Diego’s Pepper Park redesign and improvements budget has received a $250,000 infusion thanks to Austal USA, which is operating a new ship repair facility on the National City Bayfront...

May is Maritime Month at the Port of San Diego, and the Port is celebrating by recognizing its Working Waterfront employees and showcasing the many benefits the maritime industry provides to the San Diego region. The Port’s maritime industry includes...

Major Milestone in Park Funding and Timeline The Port of San Diego and USS Midway Museum have reached an agreement that lays out a plan to fully convert Navy Pier into a new public park, proposed to be called “Freedom Park,” on San Diego Bay’s North...

Register for IN-PERSON Meeting Scheduled for May 5 As part of the Port of San Diego’s efforts to transform Pepper Park into a resource that visitors and residents will cherish for years to come on the National City Bayfront, the public is invited to...

The Port of San Diego is saddened by the passing of Commissioner Emeritus Bob Nelson. We send our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues and offer our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Commissioner Emeritus Nelson...

The Port of San Diego and its partners at Protea Properties and SLP Urban Planning have been recognized with the prestigious Economic Prosperity Award for the revitalization of Seaport Village. Part of the Downtown San Diego Partnership’s “Create the...

The Port of San Diego welcomes Danielle Moore as the newest commissioner to represent the City of San Diego. On March 16, 2022, Commissioner Moore was sworn in by Port District Clerk Donna Morales, who administered the oath of office. “Danielle’s...

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 has approved the purchase of 14 electric vehicles (EVs) from National...

Virtual Community Meeting Scheduled for March 23 As part of the Port of San Diego’s efforts to enhance public access and recreation on the National City Bayfront, the public is invited to continue to engage in the process to transform Pepper Park...

The Port of San Diego is another step closer to doubling shore power capability at its B Street and Broadway Pier cruise ship terminals to improve air quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions on and around San Diego Bay. At its meeting on January...