Press Releases

The Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners approved a proclamation at its October 17, 2024, meeting recognizing October as “Celebration of the Arts Month.” In honor of National Arts and Humanities Month, this annual event reaffirms the Port’s...

The Port of San Diego has been recognized by the San Diego Chapter of the Association of Environmental Professionals for outstanding public involvement, environmental analysis, and planning. The Port accepted honors in these categories during the AEP...

Port of San Diego Harbor Police Chief Magda Fernandez has been named one of the Top 50 Latino Leaders of Influence in 2024 by the San Diego Business Journal and the San Diego County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Chief Fernandez will be honored during...

As a port of communities and an economic engine in the region, the Port of San Diego is hosting its annual three-part workshop series, How to do Business with the Port. The workshops are aimed at helping local businesses navigate through the process...

The Port of San Diego celebrates the start of its 2024-2025 cruise season with longtime homeport partner Holland America Line. This season offers 75 different voyages and is expected to bring 265,000 passengers to the region by season end in the...

Media Contacts: Brianne Mundy Page , 619.348.1518; Elizabeth Volberding , 619.686.7293 The Port of San Diego hosted its third organization-wide #ThatsMyBay Service Day on Thursday, September 19, 2024, as part of its ongoing commitment to...

On September 25, 2024, the Ports of San Diego and Ensenada, along with dignitaries from each region, partners, and stakeholders hosted a ceremony and reception to celebrate 20 years of a sister port relationship and collaboration in regional economic...

For the third straight year, the Port of San Diego has achieved Platinum tier status in the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) annual Diamond Awards. SANDAG hosts the Diamond Awards to celebrate the accomplishments of employers...

The Port of San Diego’s new all-electric Generation 6 Mobile Harbor Cranes are in full operation at the Port’s Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal (TAMT). The two cranes are the first of their kind in North America and help the Port improve public and...

The Port of San Diego has implemented approximately 66 percent of the goals and objectives outlined in its Maritime Clean Air Strategy (MCAS), according to the latest MCAS Highlights Report released this month. In support of its “Health Equity for...

The Port of San Diego celebrates its 17th annual Green Port Month throughout the month of September. Since 2008, the Port has used this month to highlight its environmental accomplishments and the people that make these successes possible. “As...

The Port of San Diego is considering a proposal for a zero emissions (ZE) truck stop in West National City. In March 2024, the Board selected Skychargers, LLC (Skycharger) to negotiate a project to build and operate an approximately 4.8-acre ZE truck...

The Port of San Diego is advancing its commitment to environmental sustainability by adding an additional shore power outlet to help add flexibility for vessels connecting to shore power while at berth and not limiting them based on the side of the...

The Port of San Diego and the City of National City, along with partners, stakeholders, and community members, celebrated the start of construction on the Pepper Park Phase 1 Improvements Project. On September 11, 2024, the Port held a ceremonial...

CONTACT: Dave Koontz, 619.398.8207, dkoontz@midway.org (Press release originally issued by the USS Midway Museum and reposted here.) Headhouse demolition begins today and USS Midway Museum remains open Freedom Park at Navy Pier is taking another...

As a part of its mission to advance science and promote the growth of emerging industries with strong potential for job creation, the Port of San Diego is actively advancing aquaculture through its proposed Shellfish and Seaweed Aquaculture Program...

Contact: Irene McCormack C: 619.991.0119 The Port of San Diego and San Diego Working Waterfront invite the public to participate in the 34th annual Operation Clean Sweep on Saturday, August 24, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at various locations around...

The Port of San Diego will soon begin revamping the parking lot at Chula Vista Bayfront Park, with construction starting July 22 and completion anticipated by October 17, 2024. The pavement maintenance project will be constructed in stages to ensure...

On July 9, the Board of Port Commissioners authorized a resolution proclaiming its support of Parks and Recreation Month. The Port of San Diego’s Park and Recreation department manages public access to 22 beautiful parks on the San Diego Bay...

Free Educational Opportunity for Adult Residents Includes Bus, Boat Tours of Waterfront The Port of San Diego invites residents to sign up for the next cohort of the Portside Community Academy, an educational program aimed at building deeper...

The Port of San Diego has been honored with four awards from the San Diego American Planning Association (SDAPA), which recognizes outstanding contributions to urban planning, community engagement, and comprehensive development initiatives. The Port...

(Press release was originally issued by Pacifica and reposted here.) Pacifica Companies has officially broken ground on the public improvements for the Amara Bay project on the Chula Vista Bayfront. In a ceremony attended by representatives of the...

The Port of San Diego has been awarded a $5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for planning, design, and environmental permitting for Phase II of the Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal (TAMT) Redevelopment Plan. The project...

The Port of San Diego is proud to announce receipt of two Honor Awards at the American Public Works Association (APWA) San Diego/Imperial Chapter’s 2024 Annual Awards Program. The Port was recognized for its Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal (TAMT)...

The Port of San Diego is proud to announce its recertification by Green Marine, North America’s largest voluntary environmental certification program for the maritime industry. The Port first enrolled in Green Marine in 2018 and has achieved annual...

The Port of San Diego has released the fifth edition of its Blue Economy Incubator Report , which features the program’s impact in numbers, a growing list of worldwide partnerships, local, national and international media coverage including a Ted...

Board of Port Commissioners Approves Construction Contract The Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners has approved a construction contract for improvements in Pepper Park, a first step toward upgrading and expanding recreational amenities on...

The Port of San Diego invites our neighbors and visitors to “A Day at the Park: A Port Experiences Series” event at Bayfront Park in Chula Vista. The free, family-friendly, fun event is scheduled for Saturday, June 29, 2024, from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m...

The Port of San Diego welcomes GilAnthony Ungab as the newest commissioner to be appointed by the National City Council. On June 14, 2024, Commissioner Ungab was sworn in by his nephew, Richard Ungab. The Port is governed by a seven-member board, of...

Get ready for a spectacular evening of pyrotechnics on San Diego Bay with the Port of San Diego’s Big Bay Boom. The annual holiday tradition is one of the most anticipated fireworks shows in the nation and takes place at 9 p.m. on Thursday, July 4...