Hueneme, Oakland, and San Diego among California ports receiving data-system funding

Three of Green Marine’s certified participants are among the five containerized ports in California being awarded a total of $27 million to support data-system development and interoperability across their network.

A California Port Data Partnership was established April 26th through a memorandum of understanding among the ports. Its funding is the first of its kind at a state level focused on improving data functionality across a statewide network of ports. The network’s funding is expected to revolutionize direct cloud-based data management and sharing among the ports to accelerate climate adaptation and resilience, workforce development, zero-emission vehicle deployment, as well as increased grid support and reliability.

At the Port of Hueneme, CEO and director Kristin Decas welcomes the $3.935 million allocated to the port. “With the state’s investment, the Port of Hueneme will support collaborative efforts to bridge data gaps in the regional, state, and national supply chain,” Decas says. “The funding will also accelerate the port’s data strategy enhancing commercial, operational, and financial data-sharing systems.”

The Port of Oakland will receive $3 million. “This grant allows the Port of Oakland to further expand its current data environment, as well as improve the trucker appointment system in Oakland to allow for a more seamless user experience,” shares Bryan Brandes, the port’s maritime director. “These enhancements are critical in improving overall supply chain visibility, efficiency and planning at the local, state and national levels.”

A total of $4.24 million is going to the Port of San Diego where Frank Urtasun, chair of the San Diego Board of Port Commissioners, gratefully acknowledges it. “We are eager to upgrade our technology and create an interoperable system where we can share information and collaborate to further improve our maritime operations, increase cargo throughput, and enhance customer service, as we promised our constituents,” he says. “Together, we’re modernizing our seaports to strengthen the supply chain and to be greener and cleaner overall.”