Task force meets to help Port of Oakland become more efficient
August 7, 2015
Press Release For Immediate Release August 7, 2015 Task force meets to help Port of Oakland become more efficient Labor, truckers, cargo owners join effort to get cargo moving quickly Oakland, CA – August 7, 2015: Port of Oakland officials have a plan to move cargo more efficiently at their global trade gateway. This… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland searching nationwide for Aviation Director
July 31, 2015
Press Release For Immediate Release July 31, 2015 Port of Oakland searching nationwide for Aviation Director Autumn target date for naming exec to run Oakland International Airport Oakland, CA – July 31, 2015: A nationwide job search is underway for the Port of Oakland’s next Aviation Director. The job: manage the Port’s Oakland International… Read More
Read Full Article...Passengers at Oakland International Airport Can Now Catch a Lyft
July 30, 2015
Press Release For Immediate Release July 30, 2015 Passengers at Oakland International Airport Can Now Catch a Lyft Lyft is Airport’s First Ridesharing Service Oakland, CA – July 30, 2015:The Port of Oakland, operator of Oakland International Airport (OAK) announced an agreement with Lyft that allows the Transportation Network Company (TNC) to become the… Read More
Read Full Article...California ports call for support in Sacramento
July 23, 2015
Press Release For Immediate Release July 23, 2015 California ports call for support in Sacramento Legislative visit to Port of Oakland highlights challenge to state’s container trade Oakland, CA – July 23, 2015: California ports are in a competitive fight and could use Sacramento’s support. That was the message to senior legislative staffers visiting… Read More
Read Full Article...Jack London Square: growing and it’s showing
July 16, 2015
Press Release For Immediate Release July 16, 2015 Jack London Square: growing and it’s showing Festivals, entertainment and food draw more visitors to Oakland Oakland, CA – July 16, 2015: New businesses and throngs of new visitors are making the City’s Jack London Square a thriving, growing center of commerce and entertainment, the Port… Read More
Read Full Article...New poll: Port of Oakland good for the community and economy
July 15, 2015
Press Release For Immediate Release July 15, 2015 New poll: Port of Oakland good for the community and economy Port viewed as a major source of local jobs Oakland, CA – July 15, 2015: Port of Oakland neighbors strongly believe that the Port has a significant positive impact on jobs, the local economy and… Read More
Read Full Article...Imports up in June for fourth straight month at Port of Oakland
July 14, 2015
Press Release For Immediate Release July 14, 2015 Imports up in June for fourth straight month at Port of Oakland Exports decline due to strength of U.S. dollar Oakland, CA – July 14, 2015: Containerized import volume increased in June for the fourth straight month at the Port of Oakland. The Port said today… Read More
Read Full Article...New President for Port of Oakland Board of Port Commissioners
July 13, 2015
Press Release For Immediate Release July 13, 2015 New President for Port of Oakland Board of Port Commissioners Retired investment banker Earl Hamlin elected Oakland, CA – July 13, 2015: Retired investment banker Earl Hamlin has been elected President of the Port of Oakland Board of Port Commissioners. Mr. Hamlin, a 41-year Oakland resident,… Read More
Read Full Article...An added 400 dockworkers to handle Port of Oakland cargo
July 9, 2015
Press Release For Immediate Release July 9, 2015 An added 400 dockworkers to handle Port of Oakland cargo First new hires arrive this week to help clear vessel build-up Oakland, CA – July 9, 2015: The first of 400 new dockworkers arrive this week to meet the Port of Oakland’s need for more labor…. Read More
Read Full Article...Top real estate lawyer named to Port of Oakland board
July 8, 2015
Press Release For Immediate Release July 8, 2015 Top real estate lawyer named to Port of Oakland board City Council appoints Joan H. Story; nominated by Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf Oakland, CA – July 8, 2015: Prominent real estate attorney Joan H. Story has been appointed to the Port of Oakland Board of Port Commissioners…. Read More
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