Port Matters: Port of San Diego

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The Port Matters podcast is a production of the Marketing & Communications department at the Port of San Diego. It serves as a rich media supplement to certain press releases and provides an educational resource for the public regarding affairs that encompass the San Diego Bay.

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Port Matters: Port of San Diego episodes:

10.13.2014
Campbell Sediment Cap Project Overview
In a joint effort to improve the water quality and environment in San Diego Bay, the Port of San Diego, the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board, and members of the San Diego Bay Council worked together to manage...
10.08.2014
Never Forget: Port of San Diego's 9/11 Commemoration
Keynote: Bob Nelson, Chairman of the Board of Port Commissioners.
07.19.2013
Port of San Diego Celebrates Arrival of Fiat Automobiles
The first shipment of Fiat automobiles to be imported to the Port of San Diego arrived at the National City Marine Terminal on July 18, 2013. The Port marked the historic occasion with a press event, following the offloading of...
06.06.2013
Chula Vista Bayfront Plan (June 2013)
The following video is an overview of the collaborative development project, the Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan. The master plan envisions a world-class destination on the Chula Vista bayfront -- a unique place for people to live, work and play....
05.21.2013
Construction Milestone Celebrated On San Diego's North Embarcadero
The waterfront along the Port of San Diego's North Embarcadero is changing. Construction of a 105-foot wide public promenade is getting underway, now that traffic lanes have been moved to the east, as part of the North Embarcadero Visionary Plan....
02.12.2013
South Bay Power Plant Implosion
With thunderous booms, the monstrous South Bay Power Plant crumbled into history, following a successful implosion along the Chula Vista bayfront on the morning of Saturday, February 2, 2013. For the first time since the late 1950's, Chula Vista has...
02.04.2013
RAW VIDEO: South Bay Power Plant Implosion
The Port of San Diego captured two angles of the implosion of the South Bay Power Plant in Chula Vista, on the morning of February 2, 2013.
01.10.2013
The Synergy of San Diego Bay
The Port of San Diego is an integrated Port comprised of many partners and stakeholders. Ann Moore, Chair of the Board of Port Commissioners for 2013, has selected "Port for All" as her theme, with Integrated Planning being an important...
12.07.2012
San Diego Bay: Then & Now
Since its founding in 1962, the Port of San Diego has shaped and improved the waterfront in each of its five member cities— San Diego, National City, Chula Vista, Imperial Beach and Coronado. This video shows the waterfront transformation in...
10.25.2012
Port of San Diego Harbor Police Department on Patrol
The day-to-day operations of the Port of San Diego's Harbor Police Department can change in a heartbeat. Harbor Police officers patrol on both water and land – around the clock – servicing the Port's five member cities: San Diego, Imperial...
10.10.2012
Disney Wonder Inaugural Call to Port of San Diego – Sept. 21, 2012
The Port of San Diego’s 2012-2013 cruise ship season began on September 21, when the Disney Wonder made the first of four stops to San Diego. The inaugural visit was marked by a ceremonial plaque exchange which took place onboard...
09.21.2012
Port of San Diego Celebrates Opening of New Waterfront Park
The Port of San Diego and the city are celebrating a new jewel on the waterfront. The newest gem is Ruocco Park, the Port of San Diego’s 18th dedicated public park overlooking San Diego Bay and the city’s downtown skyline....
09.11.2012
Port of San Diego: Strategic Port
The Port of San Diego plays an important role when it comes to National Security: it is one of only 17 strategic commercial seaports in the United States. The Port of San Diego is the fourth largest port in California....
09.04.2012
Port of San Diego's K-9 Team Sniffs Out Explosives, Narcotics
Six officers with the Harbor Police Department have a critically important job. These homeland security officers are specifically trained to search for explosives and narcotics – and they can do it all in one sniff. The Port of San Diego's...
08.15.2012
Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners Approves New Dole Lease
The Board of Port Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution on Tuesday, August 14, granting Dole Fresh Fruit Company a 24.5-year lease to import and export fresh fruit at the Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal. Dole began its operations at the Port...
08.13.2012
California Coastal Commission Approves Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan
After a decade-long, joint planning process between the Port of San Diego and City of Chula Vista, the California Coastal Commission unanimously approved the 556-acre Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan (CVBMP), on Aug. 9, 2012. The CVBMP is the largest...
07.23.2012
San Diego Harbor Police: Both Law Enforcement Officers and Marine Firefighters
When fires threaten San Diego's waterfront, the Port of San Diego's Harbor Police Department is properly trained to immediately respond and contain the situation. The Harbor Police Department is the only law enforcement agency in San Diego County that dually-trains...
04.23.2012
Boater Testimonials: Eco-Friendly Hull Paints
In this video, three boaters and a Port of San Diego diver share their experiences with the use of eco-friendly hull paints. Products mentioned are examples of alternative hull paints available today. Any mention of trade names or products are...
04.03.2012
Japan Offers Cherry Trees To People of San Diego and Port of San Diego
Thirty-one pink cloud cherry trees that the Consulate-General of Japan in Los Angeles recently gifted to the citizens of San Diego now grace the San Diego waterfront, just south of the USS Midway Museum, and on Shelter Island near the...
03.27.2012
Alternative Energy Components from India Offloaded at Port of San Diego
A wind farm in the Tehachapi mountains, north of Los Angeles, is now home for alternative energy parts imported by the Port of San Diego from India. The Port's Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal handled its fourth shipment of alternative energy...
01.05.2012
Port of San Diego Hosts Groundbreaking for North Embarcadero Visionary Plan
Under sunny skies, more than 200 people gathered at the San Diego Bay waterfront to attend a groundbreaking ceremony for the North Embarcadero Visionary Plan, Phase 1 project, on January 5, 2012. The project, 15 years in the making, will...
12.19.2011
Anthony's Fish Grotto, San Diego Gas & Electric Share Green Energy Tips
Anthony’s Fish Grotto is both a landmark and popular destination on San Diego Bay. It was among the first places to eat along the waterfront when the family-owned seafood restaurant opened its doors more than 60 years ago. Now it...
10.28.2011
America’s Cup Cargo Ship Arrives at Port of San Diego
With the arrival this week of 100 shipping containers and sleek race boats, the spectacle that is America’s Cup World Series competition has officially cruised into San Diego Bay. The containers were off-loaded from the ship H.R. Constitution on Thursday,...
10.20.2011
Seaport Village Businesses Embrace Green Business Practices
One of San Diego Bay’s most popular attractions – Seaport Village – is also helping the Port of San Diego in its mission to be an environmental steward. Seaport Village, located at 849 W. Harbor Drive, is a 14-acre bayside...
10.14.2011
Fall for the Arts Makes its Debut at the Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier
Fall for the Arts, a celebration of art and culture, made its debut on Saturday, October 1, 2011, at the Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier in San Diego. The free event, attended by 3,000 people, featured 66 artists and cultural...
10.06.2011
Port of San Diego Gathers Important Ideas at South Bay Strategic Forum
Development of the National City and Chula Vista bay fronts, enhanced tourism, infrastructure investments and opportunities for sporting and public events were among some of the strategic goals shared by stakeholders at a recent planning forum in South San Diego...
10.04.2011
Port of San Diego Breaks Ground on New Waterfront Park
A little used concrete plaza and a shuttered restaurant will soon be a place for quiet waterside contemplation. The Port of San Diego, with the help of a number of dignitaries from local cities, the county and federal governments, officially...
08.25.2011
America's Cup World Series Coming to San Diego Bay
The America’s Cup World Series, a high performance international sailing regatta, is coming to San Diego Bay. The races will be held near the downtown waterfront from November 12-20, 2011. Learn more: http://j.mp/pJ6f8k (portofsandiego.org)
08.24.2011
Mambo on the Bay Kicks Off Series of Activities Along San Diego Waterfront
Mambo on the Bay, a free evening of music and dancing, attracted about 500 people to Cesar Chavez Park and showcased the Port of San Diego's efforts to bring the public to the waterfront.
08.23.2011
Port of San Diego Hosts Strategic Planning Forum
More than 100 community leaders, elected officials, as well as military and industry representatives worked together at a first-of-its kind event. The Port of San Diego hosted a working, strategic planning forum on August 16, 2011, asking asked stakeholders to...
08.08.2011
New Section of Bayshore Bikeway Under Construction
Biking enthusiasts of all ages will soon be able to enjoy a new section of a San Diego bay front bike path. Construction is underway on the new 1.8 mile section of the Bayshore Bikeway. Currently, 12.5 miles of the...
07.07.2011
San Salvador Replica Ship Under Construction on San Diego Bay
A vital link to San Diego’s maritime history is taking shape at the Port of San Diego’s Spanish Landing Park. Beginning Saturday, July 9, 2011, the public can watch as the Maritime Museum of San Diego builds a replica of...
06.21.2011
Environmental Fund Projects Completed on San Diego Bay by Port of San Diego
June 2011 marks the 5-year anniversary of the establishment of the Port of San Diego’s environmental fund. Since the fund was established in 2006, the Board of Port Commissioners has approved 62 projects – 42 of which have been completed...
05.18.2011
Port of San Diego President/CEO Addresses Maritime Day Breakfast Attendees
Wayne Darbeau, President and CEO of the Port of San Diego addressed a group of more than 200 people, including Maritime Administrator David Matsuda, at the National Maritime Day Breakfast in San Diego on May 17, 2011. Darbeau said America's...
05.17.2011
Maritime Administrator David Matsuda Speaks at Port of San Diego's Maritime Day Breakfast
David T. Matsuda, Maritime Administrator for the U.S. Department of Transportation delivered a speech at the Port of San Diego's Maritime Day Breakfast in San Diego, on Tuesday, May 17. Learn more: http://j.mp/iHxBBa
05.06.2011
General Dynamics NASSCO Shipyard Setting Green Trends
Sustainability and innovation are part of the business model for Port of San Diego tenant General Dynamics NASSCO, the only full-service shipyard on the West Coast. General Dynamics NASSCO is constantly striving to find new and better ways to improve...
04.22.2011
Spotlight on Port of San Diego Tenants: Everingham Brothers Bait Company
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week —with the exception of Christmas —you can count on getting a scoop of anchovies or sardines at the bait barges on San Diego Bay. For more than six decades, the Everingham Brothers...
04.20.2011
Pasha Automotive Services Shares Green Business Practices
It's retrofitted lighting, replaced gas-guzzling vehicles with Segways and hybrids, and adopted a large recycling program -- and now Pasha Automotive Services is participating in a groundbreaking effort to improve its sustainability. Pasha imports, exports and customizes automobiles at the...
03.17.2011
Port of San Diego to Celebrate Completion of Chula Vista Wildlife Reserve Restoration
Thousands of migratory birds and other wildlife have a new home on the shores of San Diego Bay. The Port of San Diego, along with partner agencies and hundreds of volunteers, are responsible for the new shore-side home. The project...
03.04.2011
ORACLE RC44 Cup San Diego Comes to San Diego Bay
The ORACLE RC44 Cup San Diego, an action-packed international sailing competition, will be held on San Diego Bay near the downtown waterfront from March 2 through 6, 2011. It will offer the public an up-close view of some of the...
02.14.2011
Historic Navy Flyover Celebrated on San Diego Bay
The centennial anniversary of Naval aviation was celebrated over the Port of San Diego on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011. The Parade of Flight featured one of the Navy's largest flyovers. More than 250 U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard...
02.07.2011
Port Recommends Plan to Revitalize Fishing Industry
The Port of San Diego is moving to revitalize San Diego Bay's commercial fishing industry. The plan includes infrastructure improvements at its two commercial docks and the establishment of a fisherman's market where the public could buy fresh seafood. Learn...
01.13.2011
Green Business Challenge Comes to Port of San Diego
The Port of San Diego is kicking off a campaign to encourage its waterfront tenants to go green. San Diego is the only city on the West Coast to take part in the Green Business Challenge. San Diego is the...
12.21.2010
Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier Dedicated by Port of San Diego
The grand opening of the Port Pavilion was on Saturday, December 18, 2010. A day-long public open house was held, allowing community members to become familiar with the region's newest "green," or environmentally-friendly, building. Port of San Diego, Carnival Cruise...
12.16.2010
Port of San Diego's Pavilion on Broadway Pier Opens
The Port of San Diego's new Pavilion on Broadway Pier, which will serve as both a public event center and cruise ship terminal, is celebrating its grand opening on December 18, 2010. The modern, two-story facility will be the Port...
12.13.2010
Port of San Diego Completes Shore Power System
The Port of San Diego is celebrating the installation of a $7.1 million system that will enable cruise ships at berth to be powered by a shore-side electrical source, which will benefit the community by reducing air pollution. With the...
11.19.2010
Carnival Cruise Ship Splendor Relocated to Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal
The Carnival Cruise Ship Splendor is now docked for repairs at the Port of San Diego's Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal. It was towed from the B Street Cruise Ship Terminal on Thursday, November 18. Learn more: http://bit.ly/bWoywV
11.18.2010
Harbor Police Department Unveils New Firefighting Vessels
Think of them as floating fire engines on the water. The Port of San Diego's Harbor Police Department is home to two brand new FireStorm 36 firefighting vessels. The boats, constructed by Metal Craft Marine in Canada, are built from...
11.10.2010
Design Team Selected for San Diego Convention Center Expansion
An architectural design team has been selected to move forward with the third expansion of the San Diego Convention Center. Fentress Architects, a firm based in Denver, Colorado, was unanimously approved by the San Diego Convention Center Corporation Board of...
10.29.2010
Urban Trees 7 Celebrated on San Diego Bay
A man balancing on one arm, a dancing figure balancing on one leg, a dolphin balancing a ball on its nose and an abstract figure balancing in a tree-like pose. These characters aren't part of a surreal circus. They are...

What's Port Matters: Port of San Diego about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Port Matters: Port of San Diego episodes:

Campbell Sediment Cap Project Overview

Never Forget: Port of San Diego's 9/11 Commemoration

Port of San Diego Celebrates Arrival of Fiat Automobiles

Chula Vista Bayfront Plan (June 2013)

Construction Milestone Celebrated On San Diego's North Embarcadero

South Bay Power Plant Implosion

RAW VIDEO: South Bay Power Plant Implosion

The Synergy of San Diego Bay

San Diego Bay: Then & Now

Port of San Diego Harbor Police Department on Patrol

Disney Wonder Inaugural Call to Port of San Diego – Sept. 21, 2012

Port of San Diego Celebrates Opening of New Waterfront Park

Port of San Diego: Strategic Port

Port of San Diego's K-9 Team Sniffs Out Explosives, Narcotics

Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners Approves New Dole Lease

California Coastal Commission Approves Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan

San Diego Harbor Police: Both Law Enforcement Officers and Marine Firefighters

Boater Testimonials: Eco-Friendly Hull Paints

Japan Offers Cherry Trees To People of San Diego and Port of San Diego

Alternative Energy Components from India Offloaded at Port of San Diego

Port of San Diego Hosts Groundbreaking for North Embarcadero Visionary Plan

Anthony's Fish Grotto, San Diego Gas & Electric Share Green Energy Tips

America’s Cup Cargo Ship Arrives at Port of San Diego

Seaport Village Businesses Embrace Green Business Practices

Fall for the Arts Makes its Debut at the Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier

Port of San Diego Gathers Important Ideas at South Bay Strategic Forum

Port of San Diego Breaks Ground on New Waterfront Park

America's Cup World Series Coming to San Diego Bay

Mambo on the Bay Kicks Off Series of Activities Along San Diego Waterfront

Port of San Diego Hosts Strategic Planning Forum

New Section of Bayshore Bikeway Under Construction

San Salvador Replica Ship Under Construction on San Diego Bay

Environmental Fund Projects Completed on San Diego Bay by Port of San Diego

Port of San Diego President/CEO Addresses Maritime Day Breakfast Attendees

Maritime Administrator David Matsuda Speaks at Port of San Diego's Maritime Day Breakfast

General Dynamics NASSCO Shipyard Setting Green Trends

Spotlight on Port of San Diego Tenants: Everingham Brothers Bait Company

Pasha Automotive Services Shares Green Business Practices

Port of San Diego to Celebrate Completion of Chula Vista Wildlife Reserve Restoration

ORACLE RC44 Cup San Diego Comes to San Diego Bay

Historic Navy Flyover Celebrated on San Diego Bay

Port Recommends Plan to Revitalize Fishing Industry

Green Business Challenge Comes to Port of San Diego

Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier Dedicated by Port of San Diego

Port of San Diego's Pavilion on Broadway Pier Opens

Port of San Diego Completes Shore Power System

Carnival Cruise Ship Splendor Relocated to Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal

Harbor Police Department Unveils New Firefighting Vessels

Design Team Selected for San Diego Convention Center Expansion

Urban Trees 7 Celebrated on San Diego Bay