Port of Oakland hybrid electric cranes deliver major emissions savings
August 24, 2020
Oakland, Calif. – Aug. 24, 2020: The Port of Oakland’s largest marine terminal said today it has cut diesel emissions from all 13 of its massive yard cranes by 95 percent after retrofitting them with hybrid electric engines. Terminal operator Stevedoring Services of America (SSA) said that the project will eliminate about 1,200 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions annually from each crane. “Retrofitting… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland’s new Maritime Director shares outlook
August 19, 2020
Oakland, Calif. – August 19, 2020: Port of Oakland Maritime Director Bryan Brandes today touted key projects to help the Port through the current global pandemic. In a video update, Mr. Brandes discussed long-term strategies to secure the Oakland Seaport’s future. He pointed to the opening of a new logistics center, arrival of giant container cranes, and increasing cold… Read More
Read Full Article...Oakland International Airport reports July 2020 passenger traffic
August 18, 2020
Oakland, Calif. – August 18, 2020: July 2020 passenger traffic at Oakland International Airport (OAK) increased 34 percent from what was reported for June 2020. In fact, over 86,000 more passengers departed from OAK than did in June. “While far from normal, in July we had a month-over-month uptick in traffic as airlines restored air… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland import cargo volume grew 6.4 percent in July
August 12, 2020
Oakland, Calif. – Aug. 12, 2020: Import cargo volume increased again at the Port of Oakland last month as U.S. retailers restocked dwindling inventories. The Port said today that containerized import shipments jumped 6.4 percent in July compared to 2019 totals. The step up followed a 1.9 percent increase in June. The news was tempered by a… Read More
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