Port of Oakland marine terminal re-opens after upgrade
Press Release
January 7, 2016
Port of Oakland marine terminal re-opens after upgrade
New gates, equipment, operating system to improve container cargo handling
Oakland, CA - January 7, 2016: A Port of Oakland marine terminal has re-opened following two months of modernization to improve cargo handling. The upgrade climaxes tomorrow when Ben E. Nutter Terminal receives its first container ship since early December.
"Across the Port we're taking steps to improve performance and efficiency," said Maritime Director John Driscoll. "We're pleased that the management of Ben E. Nutter Terminal shares our desire to upgrade operations in Oakland."
The Nutter terminal in Oakland's Outer Harbor is managed by Everport Terminal Services. It began renovations in November and closed last month to complete improvements that include:
- Rebuilt entrance gates for harbor truckers;
- More than 100 new pieces of cargo-handling equipment; and
- A new terminal operating system.
The terminal re-opened last week to begin receiving export cargo and empty containers. It resumes vessel operations Friday with arrival of the 1,100-foot container vessel Ever Liberal.
The Nutter terminal serves all Evergreen Line ships calling Oakland. It's named after former Port of Oakland Executive Director Ben E. Nutter, considered a pioneer in containerized trade.
About the Port of Oakland
The Port of Oakland oversees the Oakland seaport, Oakland International Airport, and 20 miles of waterfront. Together with its business partners, the Port supports more than 73,000 jobs in the region and nearly 827,000 jobs across the United States. Connect with the Port of Oakland and Oakland International Airport through Facebook, or with the Port on Twitter, YouTube, and at www.portofoakland.com.
Contact:
Robert Bernardo,
Communications Manager
Port of Oakland
(510) 627-1401
Marilyn Sandifur,
Port Spokesperson
Port of Oakland
(510) 627-1193
