Port of Oakland February loaded import volume surged 89.7 percent

March 23, 2016

Press Release For Immediate Release March 23, 2016 Port of Oakland February loaded import volume surged 89.7 percent FULL EXPORT CONTAINERS FOR FEB. JUMPED UP 37 PERCENT COMPARED TO A YEAR AGO Oakland, CA – March 23, 2016: Full import containers through the Port of Oakland leaped 89.7 percent in February 2016 compared to the… Read More

Port of Oakland receives community service award

March 10, 2016

Press Release For Immediate Release March 10, 2016 Port of Oakland receives community service award PRESCOTT-JOSEPH CENTER RECOGNIZES PORT’S CONTRIBUTIONS TO WEST OAKLAND Oakland, CA – March 10, 2016: The Port of Oakland has received a Community Service Award from the Prescott-Joseph Center for Community Enhancement. The Port was recognized for its contributions to the… Read More

Oakland International is First California Airport to Install Mamava Lactation Suites

March 2, 2016

Press Release For Immediate Release March 3, 2016 Oakland International is First California Airport to Install Mamava Lactation Suites OAK MAKES MOVE TO SUPPORT NURSING MOTHERS, ACCESSIBLE TRAVEL Oakland, CA – March 3, 2016: Those traveling through the Oakland International Airport today will be among the first to see a milestone occasion for mothers, families,… Read More

Oakland International Reports Strong Passenger Traffic for First Month of 2016

February 29, 2016

Press Release For Immediate Release February 29, 2016 Oakland International Reports Strong Passenger Traffic for First Month of 2016 Upward Trend Continues for Airport with 8.7% Passenger Growth in January   Oakland, CA – February 29, 2016: With more flights, new destinations, and a terminal renovation underway, Oakland International Airport continues to trend upward into… Read More

International Travelers at Oakland International Airport Get Upgraded Experience and Reduced Wait Times

February 26, 2016

Press Release For Immediate Release February 26, 2016 International Travelers at Oakland International Airport Get Upgraded Experience and Reduced Wait Times Airport Installs BorderXpress, Automated Passport Control Kiosks Oakland, CA – February 26, 2016: The Oakland International Airport (OAK) has unveiled eight new BorderXpress Automated Passport Control (APC) kiosks to improve efficiency for its international… Read More

Here’s the Port of Oakland story….in 120 seconds!

February 25, 2016

Time-lapse tour of seaport, airport, city’s waterfront highlights website upgrade Oakland, Calif. – Feb. 25, 2015 – Here’s a two-minute warning: it takes only 120 seconds to learn a lot about the Port of Oakland. The Port unveiled a new time-lapse video tour today of its three businesses: The Oakland seaport; Oakland International Airport; and More… Read More

Port of Oakland names veteran airport exec its Aviation Director

Press Release For Immediate Release February 25, 2016 Port of Oakland names veteran airport exec its Aviation Director Bryant L. Francis of Long Beach takes over at Oakland International Airport Oakland, CA – February 25, 2016: The Port of Oakland today named Long Beach Airport Director Bryant L. Francis as its new Director of Aviation…. Read More

Bay Area welcomes CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin back to Port of Oakland

Press Release For Immediate Release February 25, 2016 Bay Area welcomes CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin back to Port of Oakland Second visit this year for megaship – fans catch glimpse from park Oakland, CA – February 25, 2016: Maritime enthusiasts welcomed the megaship CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin back to the Port of Oakland this morning…. Read More

Megaship Benjamin Franklin arrives in Oakland early Thursday

February 23, 2016

Press Release For Immediate Release February 23, 2016 Megaship Benjamin Franklin arrives in Oakland early Thursday Best spot to see largest container ship in U.S.? Middle Harbor Shoreline Park Oakland, CA – February 23, 2016: Early birds will catch the megaship this week.  The 1,310-foot-long container vessel CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin arrives at the Port… Read More

Port of Oakland welcomes back megaship Benjamin Franklin

February 16, 2016

Press Release For Immediate Release February 16, 2016 Port of Oakland welcomes back megaship Benjamin Franklin Biggest vessel in U.S. makes return visit Feb. 26; close-up views from park Oakland, CA – February 16, 2016: If it were a movie, they’d call it Megaship II. The 1,310-foot-long container vessel CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin makes its… Read More