Bay Area welcomes CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin back to Port of Oakland

February 25, 2016

Press Release For Immediate Release February 25, 2016 Bay Area welcomes CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin back to Port of Oakland Second visit this year for megaship – fans catch glimpse from park Oakland, CA – February 25, 2016: Maritime enthusiasts welcomed the megaship CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin back to the Port of Oakland this morning…. Read More

Port of Oakland names veteran airport exec its Aviation Director

Press Release For Immediate Release February 25, 2016 Port of Oakland names veteran airport exec its Aviation Director Bryant L. Francis of Long Beach takes over at Oakland International Airport Oakland, CA – February 25, 2016: The Port of Oakland today named Long Beach Airport Director Bryant L. Francis as its new Director of Aviation…. Read More

Megaship Benjamin Franklin arrives in Oakland early Thursday

February 23, 2016

Press Release For Immediate Release February 23, 2016 Megaship Benjamin Franklin arrives in Oakland early Thursday Best spot to see largest container ship in U.S.? Middle Harbor Shoreline Park Oakland, CA – February 23, 2016: Early birds will catch the megaship this week.  The 1,310-foot-long container vessel CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin arrives at the Port… Read More

Port of Oakland OKs deal with Outer Harbor Terminals, LLC

February 16, 2016

Press Release For Immediate Release February 16, 2016 Port of Oakland OKs deal with Outer Harbor Terminals, LLC Lease termination calls for marine terminal to pay rent, utilities, clean-up costs Oakland, CA – February 19, 2016: The Port of Oakland has agreed to a lease termination with Outer Harbor Terminals, LLC. The Port’s governing Board… Read More

Port of Oakland welcomes back megaship Benjamin Franklin

Press Release For Immediate Release February 16, 2016 Port of Oakland welcomes back megaship Benjamin Franklin Biggest vessel in U.S. makes return visit Feb. 26; close-up views from park Oakland, CA – February 16, 2016: If it were a movie, they’d call it Megaship II. The 1,310-foot-long container vessel CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin makes its… Read More

Port of Oakland Oks up to $1.5 million for night, weekend gates

February 12, 2016

Press Release For Immediate Release February 12, 2016 Port of Oakland Oks up to $1.5 million for night, weekend gates Key part of plan to move cargo after a marine terminal closes Oakland, CA – February 12, 2016: Port of Oakland Commissioners have authorized spending up to $1.5 million to open night and weekend marine… Read More

Community, labor leaders named to Port of Oakland Commission

February 10, 2016

Press Release For Immediate Release February 10, 2016 Community, labor leaders named to Port of Oakland Commission Andreas Cluver, Arabella Martinez; nominated by Mayor, appointed by Council Port Commissioners Cluver (r) and Martinez (l) were sworn into office by Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf. Oakland, CA – February 10, 2016: Local labor leader Andreas Cluver and… Read More

Port of Oakland January import volume soars 75 percent

Press Release For Immediate Release February 10, 2016 Port of Oakland January import volume soars 75 percent Total container volume up 38 percent as memory of 2015 labor dispute fades Port of Oakland containerized import volume surges in January Oakland, CA – February 10, 2016: What a difference a year makes. The Port of Oakland… Read More

Port of Oakland sets plan to shift cargo when terminal closes

February 9, 2016

Press Release For Immediate Release February 9, 2016 Port of Oakland sets plan to shift cargo when terminal closes Ships move to neighbor berths; Saturday and night gates to help cargo flow Oakland, CA – February 9, 2016: The Port of Oakland has set its plan to move containerized cargo once a marine terminal closes… Read More

Oakland International Continues Upward Trend with 8.4% Total Annual Growth

February 4, 2016

Press Release For Immediate Release February 4, 2016 Oakland International Continues Upward Trend with 8.4% Total Annual Growth 25 Consecutive Months of Passenger Growth, New Flights Ahead Oakland, CA – February 4, 2016: The Oakland International Airport looks forward to a healthy 2016 as it closes the 2015 books on many positive developments – increased… Read More