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Facility Expansion: Hueneme

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Port of Hueneme Receives U.S Department of Commerce Grant

The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded the Port of Hueneme an approximately $1.5 million grant for wharf and berth improvements. According to the port, the project will create an estimated 127 jobs and retain 3, 000 existing jobs. EDA is an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC).

"Our nation’s ports provide critical access for imports and exports and shape America’s role in the global economy," said U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker in her statement announcing the award. "The EDA investment announced today will enable [the port] to increase its capacity, leading to jobs and potential opportunities to expand trade and exports."
 
EDA’s investment will provide funding needed to prepare for deepening at the port as well as make improvements to the pier and wharf, allowing access by larger capacity vessels.  

The port imports and exports a variety of cargo, including automobiles, tractors and heavy machinery, fresh fruit and produce, liquid fertilizer, and squid.

According to the DOC, the project will assist the port with the export initiatives set forth under the Obama Administration’s National Export and Look South Initiatives to remove barriers to trade and help companies do business with Mexico.

Port Commission President Jess Herrera said: "This EDA grant recognizes the Port of Hueneme as a unique asset to our community and region. It will increase our capability to improve and maximize our port’s infrastructure, which will expand our operational effectiveness, create well-paying jobs and keep us competitive in the global economy."

 

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