Jack London Square’s Tree Lighting Ceremony returns Nov. 30

November 28, 2018

See video here. Oakland, CA – November 28, 2018: Jack London Square lights up for the holidays with the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, November 30, from 5 P.M. to 8 P.M. The annual event includes the lighting of the 55-foot Mount Shasta fir tree decorated with 5,000 lights and 600 ornaments. Guests will experience music… Read More

Oakland Airport makes way for Thanksgiving travelers

November 21, 2018

Oakland, CA – (Nov. 21, 2018): Officials at Oakland International Airport said that 48,000 travelers are expected to pass through its terminals today, anticipating the busiest Thanksgiving travel day to be this Sunday, with 51,000 travelers.  The 11-day Thanksgiving holiday travel period between Friday, November 16th and Monday, November 26th, includes a projected estimated total… Read More

Port of Oakland sees second trucker turn to all-electric cargo rig

November 20, 2018

Oakland, Calif. – Nov. 20, 2018: A second trucking firm at the Port of Oakland has turned to battery-powered big rigs.  Impact Transportation said today that it has purchased a $275,000 all-electric truck for yard operations.  It’s the latest step in the Port’s quest to phase out diesel-powered freight hauling. Impact said the twin-axle tractor –… Read More

Port of Oakland, City working to reduce impact of trucks

November 19, 2018

Oakland, Calif. – Nov. 19, 2018:  Port of Oakland and City officials are circulating a draft plan to reduce the impact of transport trucks on local streets.  Called the West Oakland Truck Management Plan, it’s intended to improve the quality of life for the area’s residents. Among the plan’s objectives: Reduce disruption for residents and businesses… Read More

Jack London Square welcomes Black Santa Co. pop-up shop

Oakland, Calif. – November 19, 2018: Jack London Square kicks off the holiday season with Black Santa’s U Wish Workshop, a new pop-up store at the Oakland waterfront from November 23 through December 24. The Winter Wonderland will feature free, kid-friendly, activities: Black Santa and Mrs. C meet-and-greets and photo ops on weekends Festive workshops… Read More

Kaiser Permanente helps Oakland International Airport passengers reduce stress and maintain good mental health

November 16, 2018

Oakland, Calif. – November 16, 2018: Oakland International Airport (OAK) has partnered with Kaiser Permanente, the nation’s largest integrated health care system, to introduce some practical and whimsical ways for passengers departing Terminal 2  to reduce the stress of air travel and encourage them to stay healthy this busy holiday travel season and beyond. This… Read More

Port of Oakland sees its busiest peak shipping season ever for imports

Oakland, Calif. – Nov. 16, 2018:  The Port of Oakland had its busiest peak season ever for imports during the past three months. The Port said today that it handled the equivalent of 250,686 loaded 20-foot import containers from August through October, the traditional highwater mark for container shipping. That broke the old peak season import… Read More

Local fare drives dining makeover at Oakland Airport

November 14, 2018

Oakland, CA – November 14, 2018: The Port of Oakland (“The Port”) Board of Commissioners (“The Board”) has confirmed its decision to adopt the Evaluation Committees’ recommended awardees for Four Separate Food & Beverage Concession Opportunities at Oakland International Airport: Package #1    SSP America OAK, LLC A partnership made up of international concessionaire SSP America,… Read More

Port of Oakland selects UC Berkeley exec to head IT unit

Oakland, Calif. – Nov. 14, 2018: A longtime University of California, Berkeley systems expert has been named IT Director at the Port of Oakland.  Kevin Fong, a 30-year veteran in systems management, joins the Port after 13 years at the university.  He most recently served as IT Director for University Development and Alumni Relations. “Kevin’s expertise… Read More

Port of Oakland cargo volume up in trade war, but can it last?

November 9, 2018

Oakland, Calif. – Nov. 9, 2018: A U.S.-China tit-for-tat over tariffs hasn’t dampened cargo volume growth at the Port of Oakland.  In fact, the Port is on track for its third straight year of record container volume in 2018. But can it last?  That’s the question supply chain experts pondered this week at the quarterly meeting… Read More