Oakland Board of Port Commissioners elects Michael Colbruno as Board President
Oakland, Calif. – July 15, 2024: The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners unanimously elected Michael Colbruno to lead as Board President. Andreas Cluver was elected First Vice President, replacing Yui Hay Lee, with outgoing President Barbara Leslie elected Second Vice President. President Colbruno first joined the Port Commission in 2013. This will be his second […]
Port of Oakland celebrates hydrogen-powered trucks project
NorCAL ZERO project dedication marks milestone in clean energy innovation Oakland, Calif.- May 2, 2024: The Port of Oakland celebrated the official dedication of the NorCal ZERO project at a new hydrogen fueling station near East Bay Municipal Utility District today. The NorCAL ZERO project is a $53 million collaborative effort to deploy 30 Hyundai […]
New Berkeley-based restaurant opens in Terminal 1 at OAK
New quick-service restaurant Cancún Sabor Mexicano offers authentic Mexican dishes Oakland, Calif. – May 1, 2024: New quick-service restaurant Cancún Sabor Mexicano is now open and serving passengers at Oakland International Airport’s Terminal 1. The new restaurant is based on the East Bay streetside location of the same name located in Berkeley. Cancún marks the […]
Port of Oakland air quality initiatives supported by $4 million federal grant
Funding for electric trucks, electric sweeper and electric vehicle chargers Oakland, Calif. - April 29, 2024: The Port of Oakland was awarded a $4 million grant for its zero-emissions initiatives at the Oakland Seaport. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) made the announcement last week. This federal funding will advance the introduction of […]
Port of Oakland March container volume grows
Full imports and exports close first quarter strong Oakland, Calif. – April 24, 2024: The Port of Oakland (Port) March container volume continues to signal the Port’s cargo growth. In March, 202,816 TEUs (twenty-foot containers) passed through Port facilities, marking a 19.1% increase over March 2023 volume. Ship at Port of Oakland dock loaded with […]
Port of Oakland free, summer harbor tours return next month
Tickets available April 29 for popular boat tours running through October 2024 Oakland, Calif. – April 18, 2024: The Port of Oakland is offering this year’s free harbor tours to the public from May to October 2024. It’s a unique opportunity to see the Port’s shipping operations up close while enjoying a sunset cruise along the Oakland Estuary […]
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport’s Terminal 2 Awarded Prestigious LEED® Green Building Silver Certification
— First Airport Passenger Terminal in the U.S. to be Awarded LEED “Silver,” Saving Energy, Reducing Waste, and Protecting the Environment — Oakland, Calif. (March 17, 2010) – The Port of Oakland announced today that Terminal 2 at San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) has been awarded Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) […]
State’s First “Hush House” Expected to Reduce Maintenance Noise
Advance Media Tour of “Hush House”: Friday, May 3, 3:30 p.m. Tour of “Hush House”: Please note that the facility will not be in operation at this time. Meet in the tent in the parking area on the left of Terminal 2. First Test: Sunday, May 5, 11:30 p.m. — 2 a.m. Monday, weather permitting. […]