General Press Releases

The Port of San Diego joins public agencies throughout the country in celebrating May 19-25 as National Public Works Week, sponsored by the American Public Works Association (APWA). On May 14, 2024, the Board of Port Commissioners authorized a...

The Port of San Diego invites our neighbors and visitors to join the next “A Day at the Park: A Port Experiences Series” event at Cesar Chavez Park. The free, family-friendly fun is scheduled for Saturday, June 1, 2024, from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. This...

27 Trees Liven Up Embarcadero Marina Park North The Port of San Diego along with the San Diego Convention Center, American Thoracic Society (ATS), AstraZeneca, Breathe Southern California and other partners teamed up to plant 27 new trees in...

As a result of public and stakeholder input, the Board of Port Commissioners has voted to double funding to the Port of San Diego’s Maritime Industrial Impact Fund (MIIF), the second funding increase in less than a year, as well as to expand the type...

More Caulerpa Patches Discovered The Port of San Diego is continuing its local emergency declaration in the fight against the spread of an invasive algae scientifically known as Caulerpa prolifera in San Diego Bay. Since its discovery in September...

(Press release was originally issued by A ssemblymember Mike Gipson's office and reposted here.) Media Contacts: Capitol Office: 916.319.2065; District Office: 310.324.6408 SACRAMENTO, Calif. – (May 8, 2024) --- Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson (D...

The Port of San Diego is proud to celebrate the hard work and professionalism of its staff in the Office of the District Clerk during the 55th Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week. Municipal Clerks throughout the United States, Canada, and 15...

The Port of San Diego invites our neighbors and visitors to join the first-ever “A Day at the Park: A Port Experiences Series” at Pepper Park. The event is family-friendly and free to the public. The festivities occur on Saturday, May 18, 2024, from...

May is Maritime Month at the Port of San Diego. Throughout the month, the Port highlights how the four maritime sectors vital to the region’s economy create our Bay of Life. The four sectors are cargo, cruise, shipbuilding and ship repair, and...

As environmental champions and in solidarity with coordinated regional efforts, the Port of San Diego has declared a local emergency related to the ongoing Tijuana River Valley pollution crisis. The declaration follows similar actions by the cities...

The Port of San Diego is postponing the first “A Day at the Park: A Port Experiences Series” event originally scheduled for Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Pepper Park in National City from 12 p.m. until 5 p.m. The decision comes out of an abundance of...

The Port of San Diego, in partnership with the San Diego Working Waterfront and Port tenants, is hosting the second annual People of the Port Career Fair. The goal is to provide opportunities for people throughout the region to learn about and apply...

The Port of San Diego invites our National City neighbors to join the first-ever “A Day at the Park: A Port Experiences Series” at Pepper Park. This event will be the first in a three-part series of multi-cultural events at Port parks along the...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 8, 2024 Media contact: Kelly Davis Kelly.Davis@mail.house.gov (Press release originally issued by Representative Scott Peters (CA-50) and reposted here.) SAN DIEGO — This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a...

The Port of San Diego is proud to announce its very own Renée Yarmy, program director for Maritime Sustainable Development, has received a prestigious Women in Smart Energy (WISE) Award. The Smart Energy Decisions WISE awards program celebrates the...

SSA Marine: Chris Volk, 206-442-8688 chris.volk@ssamarine.com ( Press release originally issued by SSA Marine and reposted here.) 55,000-pound fully electric forklift is the first of several pieces of SSA Marine equipment at the Port of San Diego...

Board of Port Commissioners Certifies the Final Program Environmental Impact Report and Approves the Port Master Plan Update, Coastal Commission is Next The Port of San Diego’s planning for the “future of the Port,” formally known as the Port Master...

The Port of San Diego’s improvement project at Cesar Chavez Park is complete and the park is now fully reopened for public use and enjoyment. The project focused on improving the condition of the grass multi-purpose field, which is popular within the...

The Port of San Diego welcomes Sid Voorakkara as the newest commissioner to be appointed by the San Diego City Council. On February 20, 2024, Commissioner Voorakkara was sworn in by San Diego Councilmember Kent Lee. The Port is governed by a seven...

Port of San Diego, Caltrans, and SANDAG to Enter into Cooperative Agreement The Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners has approved a cooperative agreement between the Port, Caltrans, and SANDAG, and has authorized approximately $2.2 million...

Port of San Diego Intends to Designate Nearly 10 Acres for Freedom Park and Approves Contract for Navy Pier Headhouse Demolition As part of the Port of San Diego and USS Midway Museum’s Freedom Park project, the Board of Port Commissioners has...

“Rafael Castellanos is an exemplary leader and community champion, and he has been an excellent Port commissioner. His 11 years of service to the Port of San Diego have been full of progress and achievements. It has been a sincere honor to serve...

Pilot Program Launched in 2023 Offers New Educational Opportunity for Residents The Port of San Diego has graduated the first cohort of participants from the Portside Community Academy, a pilot program aimed at building deeper connections with...

The Port of San Diego will soon begin a $1.4 million project to improve and update landscaping along parts of North Harbor Drive across from the San Diego International Airport. “We continue to deliver on our promise to make the San Diego Bay...

Media contact: Tanya Castaneda, c-tcastaneda@portofsandiego.org or 619.764.9874. The Board of Port Commissioners has accepted the resignation of Joe Stuyvesant, who was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of the Port of San Diego in...

The Port of San Diego formally swore in its 2024 executive officers for the Board of Port Commissioners on Thursday, January 18. Frank Urtasun, Coronado’s appointee, was sworn in as chairman; Danielle Moore, one of three San Diego appointees, was...

The Port of San Diego is proud to once again host America’s largest balloon parade when the Port of San Diego Holiday Bowl Parade presented by Kaiser Permanente marches along the San Diego Bay waterfront on Wednesday, December 27 at 10 a.m. “The Port...

As part of efforts to enhance and activate the San Diego Bayfront, the Board of Port Commissioners has directed Port of San Diego staff to issue one or more Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to create an entertainment district on a portion of eastern...

The Port of San Diego is adding more shore power connectivity at its B Street cruise ship terminal to improve air quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions on and around San Diego Bay. At its meeting on December 5, 2023, the Board of Port...

As part of the Port of San Diego’s commitment to transparency and public information, the Port is now using eScribe as its management and communications tool for Board of Port Commissioners meetings. eScribe is an end-to-end meeting management...