Port of Oakland gains from trend: more cargo, fewer ships
May 12, 2017
Oakland, Calif. – May 12, 2017: A shipping industry trend toward bigger, more efficient container vessels is paying off at the Port of Oakland. The Port said today that 2017 container volume through April was up 2.8 percent over last year. At the same time, the Port said that the number of vessels arriving here… Read More
Read Full Article...PARK FREE When You Fly from Oakland to Europe
May 11, 2017
Oakland, CA – (May 11, 2017): Oakland International Airport (OAK) is offering travelers flying non-stop to any of its European destinations up to five days of free parking, beginning May 29 and lasting through August 15, 2017. The Fly Europe Park Free campaign offers travelers departing OAK for Europe up to five (5) days of… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland gives $70,000 for local apprenticeship training
Oakland, Calif. – May 11, 2017: The Port of Oakland has provided $70,000 to the Cypress Mandela Training Center to prepare local workers in the building trades. Through the Port’s project labor agreement Social Justice Fund; this grant will help fund apprenticeship training. The Port has partnered with the Alameda County Building and Construction Trades… Read More
Read Full Article...All new Urban Wine Festival at Jack London Square celebrates East Bay and Northern California wineries
May 4, 2017
Oakland, Calif. – May 4, 2017: Jack London Square is home to the first-ever Urban Wine Festival at the Oakland waterfront this Saturday from Noon to 5 PM. “Jack London Square is a perfect location for this event because it’s literally in the heart of the Oakland Urban Wine Trail,” said Nick Cattaneo who developed the Festival… Read More
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