Oakland International Airport achieves three consecutive years of monthly passenger growth
December 23, 2016
Oakland, CA – Dec. 23, 2016: Officials at Oakland International Airport (OAK) released November passenger traffic figures today, revealing that the Airport accommodated over 1 million passengers for the 7th consecutive month and over 12 million passengers in the prior 12 months, constituting its highest traffic volume in nine years. November represents the 36th consecutive month… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland’s Jack London Square draws 3 million visitors in 2016
December 20, 2016
Oakland, Calif.– December 20, 2016: The Port of Oakland reported today that its Jack London Square has attracted a record three million visitors in 2016. The result, calculated by property manager CIM Group, makes the Square one of the Bay Area’s busiest destinations. “We’re gratified by the popularity of Jack London Square as a center… Read More
Read Full Article...London flights from Oakland to increase with Norwegian Air expansion
December 16, 2016
Oakland, CA: (December 15, 2016) – Flights from Oakland International Airport to London’s Gatwick Airport (LGW) will jump from three to five times weekly beginning April 18, 2017 on Norwegian. The airline has said that it will serve London-Gatwick from Oakland on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays, all aboard brand new 349-passenger Boeing 787-9… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland director new president of Bay Planning Coalition
December 14, 2016
Oakland, Calif. – Dec. 14, 2016: A Port of Oakland planning and environmental expert has been chosen President of the Bay Planning Coalition. The trade group’s 36-member Board of Directors selected Richard Sinkoff to a two-year term last week. Mr. Sinkoff is Director of Environmental Programs and Planning at the Port of Oakland. He’ll lead… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland: there they go again – exports up 11.5 percent
December 13, 2016
Oakland, Calif. – Dec. 13, 2016: There’s no stopping the export rally at the Port of Oakland. The Port said today that containerized export volume increased 11.5 percent in November from the same period last year. It was the third straight month of double digit growth and the 10th time exports have risen this year…. Read More
Read Full Article...Jack of All Trades holiday market at Jack London Square
December 7, 2016
Oakland, Calif.– December 7, 2016: This Saturday Jack London Square will offer a special, holiday-themed market, Jack of All Trades, from 11 AM to 5 PM. Free to the public, this family and pet-friendly event includes more than 125 Indie designers, antique dealers, and start-ups making shopping for holiday gifts a unique experience at… Read More
Read Full Article...Local earnings from Port of Oakland projects top $6.5 million
December 6, 2016
Oakland, CA.–(December 6, 2016): Local workers made $6.5 million in earnings while working on Port of Oakland construction projects in 2016. More than 60 percent of those who worked on Port projects live within Alameda and Contra Costa counties. According to figures released today, the result exceeded the Port’s annual local hiring goal of 50… Read More
Read Full Article...A third Port of Oakland terminal mandates truck appointments
December 1, 2016
Oakland, CA. – (Dec. 1, 2016): A third marine terminal operator wants truckers to make appointments before picking-up cargo at the Port of Oakland. Wilmington, Ca.-based TraPac said today it will require appointments for all import container pick-ups beginning Dec. 6. TraPac said the appointment system will reduce waiting times by more evenly distributing truck… Read More
Read Full Article...Jack London Square free holiday celebrations ring in the season
November 28, 2016
Oakland, Calif.– November 28, 2016: Thousands of visitors are expected in Jack London Square the first weekend in December for traditional holiday celebrations. Two, free, family friendly events are scheduled with the annual tree lighting ceremony, Dec. 2, from 5 to 7 and the “Deck the Hulls” lighted yacht parade, Dec.3, beginning at 5:30 PM…. Read More
Read Full Article...Another First at Oakland International Airport
November 18, 2016
Oakland, CA: (Nov. 18, 2016) – Oakland International Airport today opened its first-ever premium lounge for travelers. Called the Escape Lounge, it’s the latest in a series of firsts intended to better serve Oakland’s growing passenger traffic. The lounge will be operated by MAG USA, a subsidiary of UK-based Manchester Airports Group. “We’re moving aggressively… Read More
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