OAK anticipates over 210,000 travelers for Labor Day holiday

August 31, 2023

Oakland, Calif. – August 31, 2023: Oakland International Airport (OAK) estimates that over 210,000 travelers will pass through the airport between Thursday, August 31 and Tuesday, September 5 for the Labor Day holiday weekend. This figure represents nearly 88 percent of the traffic levels observed pre-pandemic in 2019.  “Oakland International Airport expects high passenger volumes for… Read More

Port of Oakland July container volume on the rise

August 23, 2023

Oakland, Calif. – August 23, 2023: The Port of Oakland’s loaded container volume climbed to its highest level since October 2022.  Full TEUs (twenty-foot containers) grew 16.8% in July 2023 with the Port handling 136,181 TEUs compared to 116,629 TEUs in July 2022.  Full imports rose 12.5%, with 78,122 TEUs transiting Oakland marine terminals, versus 69,463 TEUs in… Read More

New Oakland International Airport restaurant opens this week

Oakland, Calif. – August 23, 2023: This week, Oakland International Airport is celebrating the opening of its new restaurant, the OAK Clubhouse. The restaurant is located in OAK’s Terminal 1, adjacent to Gate 6. In addition to full-service dining, passengers also have the option to place their quick orders on-the-go via kiosk or QR code. “We… Read More

Port of Oakland commits to aggressive carbon reduction plan at airport

August 21, 2023

Oakland, Calif. – August 21, 2023: As part of the Port of Oakland’s road to zero emissions, the Port is developing an aggressive program to reduce carbon emissions at Oakland International Airport (OAK). OAK is owned and operated by the Port of Oakland. Airport Carbon Accreditation is an international program that requires its airport members to commit… Read More

Pasha Hawaii celebrates the inaugural arrival of ‘MV Janet Marie’ at the Port of Oakland with a christening ceremony

August 9, 2023

Oakland, Calif.  – August 9, 2023: Pasha Hawaii and the Port of Oakland celebrated the arrival of MV Janet Marie to the Port of Oakland with a christening ceremony, marking the company’s second Liquified Natural Gas (“LNG”)-powered container ship to call the Bay Area. The Oakland Seaport is considered the gateway for containerized ocean cargo… Read More

Port of Oakland holds event to assist small, local and diverse contractors

Oakland, Calif. – August 9, 2023:  The Port of Oakland held a Proposal Writing and Business Development Exposition and Workshop last week. The event was designed to help local, small and diverse contractors to gain skills that help them access contractor opportunities on large construction projects. The event at Webcor’s Alameda offices also offered networking and information… Read More

Port of Oakland creates new position to enhance public engagement

August 8, 2023

Oakland, Calif. – August 8, 2023: The Port of Oakland named Matt Davis Chief Public Engagement Officer (CPEO). The newly created role will bring the divisions of Communications, Governmental Affairs and Social Responsibility under one roof. Mr. Davis currently leads the Port’s Governmental Affairs Division and will assume his new position in addition to his current duties…. Read More

Port of Oakland appoints two veteran employees as acting directors

August 3, 2023

Oakland, Calif. – August 3, 2023: The Port of Oakland appointed two acting directors, replacing retired Port leaders. Colleen Liang was appointed Acting Director of the Environmental Programs and Planning (EP&P) division and Dorin Tiutin was appointed Acting Director of the Commercial Real Estate division. Both are long-time employees of the Port. Ms. Colleen Liang assumes the role of… Read More

Oakland Airport completes $11 million terminal security exit project

August 1, 2023

Oakland, Calif. – August 1, 2023: Oakland International Airport has completed its Terminal 2 (T2) Security Exit Project. The exit upgrade will increase security at the airport and features new art that will welcome passengers to Oakland. Project costs totaled approximately $11 million with a 6-month construction period. “I’d like to thank our passengers for their… Read More