General Press Releases

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...

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...

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...

Continuing robust public outreach in the Port of San Diego’s planning for the “future of the Port,” more formally known as the Port Master Plan Update (PMPU), the Port is preparing to publish a Notice of Completion of the PMPU along with the release...

The Port of San Diego cordially invites the public to celebrate the holiday season at the 2023 South Bay Holiday event! This year’s festivities are free, family friendly, and is hosted by the Port at the Aquatic Center on the National City Bayfront...

Public urged to not drain saltwater aquariums into bays, streams, ponds, or storm drains The Port of San Diego, along with the Southern California Caulerpa Action Team (SCCAT), the City of Coronado, and the Coronado Cays Homeowners Association (CCHOA...

To help ensure a safe, enjoyable, and welcoming bayfront for all, the Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners has approved new regulations that support responsible pedicab owners and operators. New regulations will also allow for the continued...

The Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners has approved a two-year, $250,000 pilot project agreement with HyperKelp Inc. through its Blue Economy Incubator (BEI). As a catalyst for the region’s Blue Economy, the Port of San Diego established...

The Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners has approved a $1.5 million utility piping and pile replacement project at Imperial Beach Pier. This project will enhance the safety, functionality, and longevity of the pier’s infrastructure. The key...

The Port of San Diego has once again been awarded with the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). This is the ninth consecutive year...

Chula Vista Bayfront Transformation Continues with Construction of the First New Park Space The Port of San Diego and the City of Chula Vista along with other project partners, South Bay stakeholders, and community members today celebrated the start...

As a port of communities and an economic engine in the region, the Port of San Diego is launching its second annual workshop series, How to do Business with the Port. The workshops are geared at helping reduce barriers for local businesses looking...

The Port of San Diego has once again been recognized as a San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) Diamond Award winner, as a Platinum recipient. SANDAG hosts the Diamond Awards every year to celebrate employers from across the region for their...

Public Review Period Closes October 16, Includes Two Public Scoping Meetings The Port of San Diego is seeking public review and input on what to study as part of the environmental review process for the proposed Seaport San Diego redevelopment. In...

Deal Unlocks New Public Access, Recreational, and Commercial Development Opportunities Along San Diego Bay’s North Embarcadero The Port of San Diego and the U.S. Navy have reached a deal that will result in the early relinquishment of the U.S. Navy’s...

Public Invited to Tuesday Meeting The Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners is scheduled next week to consider directing staff to submit the Draft Trust Lands Use Plan to the California State Lands Commission (State Lands) and begin...