Oakland International continues growth trend with boost of spring travelers
May 5, 2016
Oakland, Calif. – May 5, 2016: Twenty-eight is the number of consecutive months now reported by the Oakland International Airport for its year-over-year passenger traffic growth. Data for March 2016 reflect that the Bay Area airport served 962,258 passengers for the month, an increase of 8.7% from the same time the previous year, based on 6.6%… Read More
Read Full Article...May kicks off season of free Jack London Square special events
May 4, 2016
Oakland, Calif. – May 4, 2016: The Port of Oakland and its Master Lessee, CIM Group, today released a schedule of free special events for the public at Jack London Square. Beginning in May, the outdoor activities are designed to be family-friendly and include a car show, bicycle fest, dancing lessons, and movies on the… Read More
Read Full Article...Big boost for night, weekend work at the Port of Oakland
May 3, 2016
Oakland, Calif. – May 3, 2016: A $1.5 million subsidy program to stimulate night and weekend business at the Port of Oakland has been extended. The Port’s largest marine terminal operator responded today saying it will use the program to further expand weeknight operations. The announcement comes as the Port abandons its traditional 8 a.m. to… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland launches new website
April 29, 2016
Port of Oakland launches new website Redesign provides direct access to the Port’s three business lines Oakland, Calif. – April 29, 2016: Port of Oakland today launched its completely redesigned website at www.portofoakland.com. The site’s home page provides portals into the Port’s three business lines: an international seaport, Oakland International Airport, and commercial real estate properties. The… Read More
Read Full Article...Signs of export rally at Port of Oakland: volume up 19.9 percent
April 8, 2016
For Immediate Release April 8, 2016 Signs of export rally at Port of Oakland: volume up 19.9 percent THREE STRAIGHT MONTHS OF GAINS FOR CONTAINER CARGO AT LEADING GATEWAY TO ASIA Oakland, CA – April 8, 2016: An export rally may be underway here at one of the nation’s leading gateways to Asia. The Port… Read More
Read Full Article...Southwest Picks Oakland International for Four New Daily Long Beach Flights
April 1, 2016
For Immediate Release April 1, 2016 Southwest Picks Oakland International for Four New Daily Long Beach Flights FLIGHTS SURGE IN BAY TO BASIN CORRIDOR BY WAY OF OAK Oakland, CA – April 1, 2016: As it welcomes the former Long Beach Airport Director, Bryant Francis, to take its helm, Oakland International Airport (OAK) announces that… Read More
Read Full Article...New Director arrives at Oakland International Airport today
March 31, 2016
Press Release For Immediate Release March 31, 2016 New Director arrives at Oakland International Airport today BRYANT L. FRANCIS LEADS AVIATION DIVISION FOR PORT OF OAKLAND Oakland, CA – March 31, 2016: Bryant L. Francis takes the helm today as Director of Aviation for the Port of Oakland. An industry executive with 20 years of… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland Board greenlights Waterfront Trail improvements
March 30, 2016
Press Release For Immediate Release March 30, 2016 Port of Oakland Board greenlights Waterfront Trail improvements CONSTRUCTION WILL CLOSE THREE GAPS IN THE BAY TRAIL Oakland, CA – March 30, 2016: The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners has approved construction of waterfront improvements that will connect sections of the Bay Trail on Port property along… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland Hosts National Transportation Forum
March 25, 2016
Press Release For Immediate Release March 25, 2016 Port of Oakland hosts national transportation forum REGIONAL COMPETITIVENESS CENTRAL TO POLICY DISCUSSIONS WITH NATIONAL LEADERS Oakland, CA – March 25, 2016: The Port of Oakland is hosting a national transportation forum with the National Association of Counties and the Federal Highway Administration. The 2-day program began yesterday… Read More
Read Full Article...Oakland International Grows 10.2% in February 2016
March 24, 2016
Press Release For Immediate Release March 24, 2016 Oakland International Grows 10.2% in February 2016 AIRPORT PASSENGER GAINS CONTINUE UPWARD TREND Oakland, CA – March 24, 2016: Oakland International Airport (OAK) reports a 10.2% increase in February passenger traffic to add to its continued growth trend. Now counting 27 months of year-over-year growth, the month… Read More
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