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Port of San Diego highlights $14 billion economic impact, Seaport San Diego project and electrification push
Summary
Port commissioners briefed the City Council on a $14 billion economic footprint, expanding cruise activity, the Seaport San Diego redevelopment in entitlement, Freedom Park at Burnham Navy Pier, and a suite of electrification projects including the first all‑electric cranes and shore‑power expansions.
The Port of San Diego presented its annual update to the City Council on Feb. 25, describing economic performance, ongoing waterfront projects and environmental initiatives.
Chair Danielle Moore said the port’s fiscal‑year 2023 operations contributed about $14 billion to the county economy and supported more than 71,000 jobs. Commissioners described steady growth in cruise passengers and outlined an expected increase in ship calls as Norwegian Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean expand itineraries.
The commissioners provided an update on Seaport San Diego, a multi‑phase redevelopment of Seaport Village and adjacent tidelands now in the environmental‑review/entitlement stage. Moore said the proposal covers roughly 39 acres of land and 63 acres of water and includes mixed‑use plazas, piers, marinas, hospitality and public promenades; the project remains subject to environmental review and coastal permitting.
Commissioners also described the Freedom Park at Burnham Navy Pier (a veterans‑themed park), demolition of the Head House building and the 10th Avenue Marine Terminal redevelopment plan that includes infrastructure upgrades to support heavy lifts and electrified cargo handling. The port highlighted investments in shore power, an electric harbor tug and two full electric cranes now operating on the 10th Avenue Marine Terminal.
Port officials emphasized ongoing regional work on the Tijuana River Valley pollution crisis and their participation in a federal litigation and funding efforts; they also described a blue‑economy incubator and small grants to local startups working on water quality and marine innovation.
