Port Calendar
Current Board Agenda

Author: Alex Kokotas

Port of Oakland joins national effort to integrate the supply chain

West Coast ports tackle congestion and climate change with data sharing Oakland, Calif. – August 21, 2024: The Port of Oakland (Port) joined the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) Freight Logistics Optimization Works (FLOW) initiative. FLOW is aimed at integrating the nation’s supply chain. FLOW creates a more robust system for sharing information with public and […]

Port of Oakland shore power use at 94 percent in H1 2024

Cleaner air as more container ships plug into Oakland Seaport grid Oakland, Calif. – August 15, 2024: The Port of Oakland established a new record for shore power usage in the first six months of 2024. The rate of ships plugged into the Oakland Seaport electric grid averaged 94% the first half of the year. […]

OAK’s newest airline – Viva Aerobus adds more flights, new destination

Daily flight to Guadalajara and additional frequency to Monterrey added Oakland, Calif. – August 6, 2024: San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) announces that this fall, popular Mexican airline Viva Aerobus will grow its schedule at OAK from 2 to 10 weekly departures. Building on its initial success, Viva Aerobus has added an additional frequency […]

San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport project approved for federal funding

Federal Aviation Administration’s grant allotted for OAK’s taxiway modernization Oakland, Calif. – August 5, 2024: The San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) will receive a $14.6 million grant for the rehabilitation of one of the airport’s critical taxiways. The grant is part of a federal program administered by the Biden-Harris administration to improve airport facilities around […]

San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport celebrates National Aviation Day

Celebration starts early with activities for travelers on August 2 Oakland, Calif. – July 31, 2024: San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) is going big this year to celebrate National Aviation Day. Ahead of the August 19 holiday, the airport will offer aviation-related activities and goodies for passengers in the Terminal 1-Terminal 2 connector on Friday, […]

Jack London Square Farmer’s Market offers summertime food & fun

The decades-old market brings fresh food and culture to the community Oakland, Calif. – July 26, 2024: The Jack London Square Farmer’s Market is held every Sunday year-round, rain or shine, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Webster Street and Embarcadero West. The market features an average of 30 vendors selling fruits, vegetables, craft […]

Port of Oakland receives $3 million grant to tackle sea level rise

Project addresses sea level rise in Oakland communities Oakland, Calif. – July 25, 2024: The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) awarded the Port of Oakland and the City of Oakland $3 million for a Sustainable Transportation Planning – Climate Adaptation Planning grant. The funds will address potential flooding due to sea level rise (SLR) and […]