50 FEET DELIVERED!

September 18, 2009

Press Releases For Immediate Release September 18, 2009 50 Feet Delivered! Port of Oakland, Congresswoman Barbara Lee, US Army Corps of Engineers, CA Coastal Conservancy and other Port Stakeholders Mark Major Milestone with Completion of -50 Foot Oakland Harbor Deepening Project Oakland, CA 09-18-09 – Friday afternoon at the Port’s Middle Harbor Shoreline Park, Port… Read More

Deborah Ale-Flint Appointed Acting Aviation Director at OAK

August 27, 2009

Press Releases For Immediate Release August 27, 2009 Deborah Ale-Flint Appointed Acting Aviation Director at Oakland International Airport Former Aviation Director Accepts Position at Jacksonville Airport Authority Oakland, Calif.—August 26, 2009 — Deborah Ale-Flint was appointed to Acting Aviation Director at Oakland International Airport by Port of Oakland Executive Director Omar R. Benjamin. The Port’s former… Read More

Port of Oakland Hires Chief Financial Officer

July 31, 2009

Press Releases For Immediate Release July 31, 2009 Port of Oakland Hires Chief Financial Officer Oakland, CA– 07-31-09 – Port of Oakland hires Ms. Sara Lee, formerly an investment banker, as its Chief Financial Officer. Port of Oakland Executive Director Omar Benjamin said, “Sara Lee is an excellent fit for her new role at our Port… Read More

New Commissioner for Port of Oakland

July 30, 2009

Press Releases For Immediate Release July 30, 2009 New Commissioner for Port Of Oakland Gilda Gonzales Joins the Oakland Board of Port Commissioners Oakland, CA – July 30, 2009 – The newest member of the Oakland Board of Port Commissioners, Ms. Gilda Gonzales, was sworn in on Wednesday, July 29, 2009. Ms. Gilda Gonzales will be… Read More

Port to Consider Resolution in Support of National Goods Movement Policy

July 28, 2009

Press Releases For Immediate Release July 28, 2009 Port of Oakland Commissioners to Consider Resolution in Support of National Goods Movement Policy Oakland, CA 07-28-09 – The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners will consider a resolution supporting a national goods movement policy at their July 30th Executive Committee meeting. The resolution focuses on promoting a… Read More

Millions Available to Reduce Truck Pollution at Port of Oakland

Press Releases For Immediate Release July 28, 2009 Millions Available to Reduce Truck Pollution at Port of Oakland SAN FRANCISCO – Today the Bay Area Air Quality Management District announced a new $2 million federal grant to supplement the $20 million in state and local funds to install diesel exhaust filters and replace old trucks… Read More

Port Donates 200 Refurbished Computers to Oakland Recreation Centers

July 14, 2009

Press Releases For Immediate Release July 14, 2009 Port of Oakland Donates 200 Refurbished Computers for Use in Oakland Recreation Centers Computer Donation Helps Close Digital Divide Oakland, Ca. 07-14-09 – Port of Oakland donated 200 refurbished computers for use at two dozen Oakland recreation centers as part of the collaboration with Oakland Technology Exchange West… Read More

Fireworks to Light up the Sky Above Oakland’s JLS on July 4th

June 29, 2009

Press Releases June 29, 2009 Fireworks to Light Up the Sky Above Oakland’s Jack London Square on July 4th City of Oakland and Port of Oakland to Celebrate Independence Day with Fireworks Display and Live Music for the Entire Family What – July 4th Independence Day Celebration – Fireworks display – Live musical performances Where… Read More

West Coast Port Press for Funding for Port Development & Jobs

June 24, 2009

Press Releases June 24, 2009 West Coast Port Directors Visit Federal Officials to Press for Funding for Port Development, Jobs to Boost Local Economies Press Conference on Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at 8:00 A.M. (Est) Location for In-Person Interviews: 801 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C.—June 24, 2009 — Directors from six United States… Read More

OAK to Receive $9.7 Million in Federal Stimulus Funds

June 19, 2009

Press Releases For Immediate Release June 19, 2009 Oakland International Airport to Receive $9.7 Million in Federal Stimulus Funds for Ramp Improvements Oakland, Calif.-June 19, 2009 – Through a combination of funding sources including the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (also known as the “stimulus bill”) and Airport Improvement Project grants, Oakland International Airport… Read More