The Port of Hueneme welcomed senior officials from the State of Chiapas, Mexico, to advance commercial cooperation and strengthen trade links between California and southern Mexico. Mexico remains one of the Port’s top partners, moving more than $483.95 million in cargo and 10,083 TEUs annually.
The delegation included Conrado de la Cruz, Undersecretary of Commerce for Chiapas, and César Rodríguez Márquez, Coordinator of Agricultural and Agroindustrial Financing and Marketing. Port leaders provided a tour and held discussions focused on agricultural exports, cold-chain logistics, and sustainable supply-chain development.
“Mexico is one of our most important trade partners,” said Oxnard Harbor District President Jess J. Ramirez. “This visit reinforces our shared commitment to expand opportunities that benefit both regions.”
Chiapas contributes 70–100 import containers a year, including bananas via Chiquita and coffee via GWF. California exports dairy products back to the region, strengthening reciprocal agricultural ties. Leaders also emphasized workforce training to prepare local communities for careers in maritime and logistics.
“We are honored to host our colleagues from Chiapas,” said CEO & Port Director Kristin Decas. “Stronger supply-chain connectivity supports agricultural communities and expands opportunity on both sides of the border.”
Commissioners highlighted the role of clean logistics, resilient supply chains, and binational cooperation in shaping future trade corridors. The visit marks another step in the Port’s expanding engagement with Mexico and Latin America as it advances sustainable trade, green technology investment, and job-training initiatives.
