Port of Oakland welcomes CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin, first megaship ever in U.S.

December 31, 2015

Press Release For Immediate Release December 31, 2015 Port of Oakland welcomes CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin, first megaship ever in U.S. Quarter-mile-long vessel signals new era of global trade Oakland, CA – December 31, 2015: The Port of Oakland this morning successfully berthed the largest cargo ship to ever visit the U.S. The CMA CGM… Read More

Oakland International Charts 12% Growth in November

December 22, 2015

Press Release For Immediate Release December 22, 2015 Oakland International Charts 12% Growth in November Airport Marks 24th Consecutive Month of Passenger Traffic Gains Oakland, CA – December 22, 2015: More flights, new destinations, and more passengers. Oakland International Airport (OAK) has enjoyed a healthy year of growth. The airport has now recorded 24 consecutive… Read More

‘Tis the Season for Winter Holiday Travel at Oakland International Airport

December 21, 2015

Press Release For Immediate Release December 21, 2015 ‘Tis the Season for Winter Holiday Travel at Oakland International Airport OAK to See More Travelers, More Flights, and More Destinations Holiday Passengers Forecast at 10.5% Above 2014   Oakland, CA – December 21, 2015: This holiday season has the Oakland International Airport (OAK) wrapping up the… Read More

Port of Oakland launches hotline, live chat, and office hours

December 15, 2015

Press Release For Immediate Release December 15, 2015 Port of Oakland launches hotline, live chat, and office hours New outreach programs for greater community engagement Oakland, CA – December 15, 2015: Today the Port of Oakland launched a new toll-free telephone hotline, Web site live chat, and office hours in East and West Oakland. This… Read More

Port of Oakland exec: ‘We have great confidence in this city’

Press Release For Immediate Release December 15, 2015 Port of Oakland Exec: ‘We have great confidence in this city’ Oakland booming, Port’s growing right along with it: Big ships, tenants, air routes Pamela Kershaw, Commercial Real Estate Director, Port of Oakland Oakland, CA – December 15, 2015: This city’s booming and the Port of Oakland… Read More

Oakland on the Map as a Destination from London on Norwegian Airlines

December 14, 2015

Press Release For Immediate Release December 14, 2015 Oakland on the Map as a Destination from London on Norwegian Airlines Norwegian Now Offers More Nonstop Routes to Europe from California Than Any Other European Airline Oakland, CA – December 14, 2015: Those with an eye on Oakland over the last few years have watched the… Read More

Largest-ever containership in U.S. coming to Port of Oakland

Press Release For Immediate Release December 14, 2015 Largest-ever containership in U.S. coming to Port of Oakland Benjamin Franklin is 1,300-feet-long, carries 18,000 20-foot containers Oakland, CA – December 14, 2015: The largest containership to ever visit the U.S. is scheduled to arrive here New Year’s Eve, the Port of Oakland announced today.  The Port… Read More

Port of Oakland import volume climbs 8.7 percent in November

December 11, 2015

Press Release For Immediate Release December 11, 2015 Port of Oakland import volume climbs 8.7 percent in November Eighth increase in last nine months; for the year, a slight gain over 2014 Oakland, CA – December 11, 2015: The Port of Oakland reported today that November containerized import volume jumped 8.7 percent from a year… Read More

Key Bay Area Airline Adding Two New Locations to Oakland Lineup

December 9, 2015

Press Release For Immediate Release December 9, 2015 Key Bay Area Airline Adding Two New Locations to Oakland Lineup SOUTHWEST ANNOUNCES RENO-TAHOE AND ST. LOUIS FROM OAKLAND OAKLAND, CA – December 9, 2015: Oakland International Airport is abuzz this week as news broke Tuesday that Southwest Airlines will add two new destinations to its Oakland… Read More

New restaurant in Port’s Jack London Square serving Oakland-Bay Area sourced food

December 7, 2015

Press Release For Immediate Release December 7, 2015 New restaurant in Port’s Jack London Square serving Oakland-Bay Area sourced food Steel Rail Café: casual, celebrates spirit of Oakland waterfront Oakland, CA – December 7, 2015: Located in the Port of Oakland’s Jack London Square, Steel Rail Café is open and serving fresh, Oakland-Bay Area food… Read More