Oakland International surpasses 12 million passengers in 2016

January 30, 2017

Oakland, CA – (January 30, 2017): Today, officials at Oakland International Airport (OAK) released December and Calendar Year passenger traffic figures reflecting an ongoing increase in activity. The Airport saw 1,030,516 travelers in December, which marks eight consecutive months of serving more than 1 million passengers, and the 37th consecutive month of passenger growth. For the year,… Read More

Jack London Square transforms into the A’s FanFest Saturday

January 27, 2017

Oakland, CA – (January 27, 2017): Jack London Square at the Oakland waterfront is the new location for A’s FanFest scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, Jan. 28, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is the pre-season where fans hear from A’s executives and mingle with players and coaches. “We’re delighted that the A’s organization selected… Read More

Port of Oakland in 2017: the buildout begins for growth

January 25, 2017

Oakland, Calif. – (Jan. 25, 2017): Port of Oakland executives are calling 2017 the breakout year for an ambitious growth agenda.  They asked their Efficiency Task Force this week to help shape that growth. The Port expects to begin construction on nearly 750,000 square feet of warehousing this year, said Maritime Director John Driscoll.  It… Read More

Oakland International Airport cuts ribbon on its great Escape

Oakland, CA: (January 24, 2017) – Oakland International Airport (OAK) officially cuts the ribbon today on its first premium passenger lounge. The Escape Lounge by Manchester Airports Group (MAG) opened its doors at OAK during the holiday season. The new common-use facility, located post security in Terminal 1 adjacent to Gate 8, features fresh, local fare by… Read More

Jack London Square cuisine part of Oakland Restaurant Week

January 20, 2017

Oakland, CA – January 20, 2017: Jack London Square is home to seven restaurants that are part of the special Oakland culinary scene, Oakland Restaurant Week, now through Sunday, January 29. “We’re delighted to see many of the fine restaurants in Jack London Square taking part in this celebration of Oakland’s creative cuisine,” said Port… Read More

Port of Oakland trade transformed by California growers

Oakland, CA – January 20, 2017: Agricultural export tonnage has grown a stunning 233 percent at the Port of Oakland in the last five years. The result has transformed the Port’s trade profile, making Oakland a leading gateway to Asia – especially for California growers. That’s the message a Port executive will deliver today to members… Read More

Port of Oakland ‘Year In Review 2016’ sums up record-setting businesses

January 18, 2017

Oakland, CA – January 18, 2017: The Port of Oakland gained momentum and reached new heights in its three business lines in 2016. That’s the message delivered today by the Port of Oakland in an online retrospective called “Year in Review 2016”. “Records are falling at the Port of Oakland and business volume is surging,” said… Read More

Port of Oakland’s Chris Lytle: What a difference a year makes

January 13, 2017

Oakland, CA – Jan. 13, 2017: What a difference a year makes. Last January the Port of Oakland faced the bankruptcy of its second-largest marine terminal tenant.  Today it faces a new year fortified by record earnings and cargo volume over the last 12 months. “I have to tell you, this feels a whole lot better,”… Read More

Oakland International Airport has more Spirit…and more flights than ever

January 10, 2017

Oakland, CA – Jan. 10, 2017: Officials at the Port of Oakland announce that Spirit Airlines will add nonstop service to Baltimore/Washington DC and Detroit, MI on May 25th. The Fort Lauderdale-based carrier announced the new flights today and seats are now on sale at Spirit.com. The nonstop flight to Detroit reconnects the San Francisco East… Read More

Port of Oakland set all-time record for loaded containers in ‘16

January 9, 2017

Oakland, CA – Jan. 9, 2017: Loaded shipping container volume reached an all-time high at the Port of Oakland in 2016. The Port reported today that it handled the equivalent of 1.83 million loaded 20-foot containers last year.  That was up 7.6 percent from 2015, topping the previous record of 1.82 million 20-footers set in… Read More