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Port of Oakland Cargo Volumes Rise in June on Import and Export Growth

Loaded container cargo increases 10.3% year over year Oakland, Calif. – July 17, 2026: The Port of Oakland handled 181,356 TEUs (twenty-foot containers) in June, a 7.7% increase over June 2025, driven by solid growth in both imports and exports, with loaded container cargo rising 10.3% year over year. The June performance marks another month […]

Oakland Board of Port Commissioners elects Stephanie Dominguez Walton as Board President

Oakland, Calif. – July 14, 2026: The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners unanimously elected Stephanie Dominguez Walton to lead as Board President. Fellow commissioners elected outgoing Board President Andreas Cluver to serve as First Vice President, and Commissioner Barbara Leslie was elected Second Vice President of the Commission.  President Dominguez Walton was appointed to the Board in […]

Port of Oakland Cargo Volume Rises in May as Imports and Exports Grow

Total container volume increases year-over-year, marking second straight month of growth Oakland, Calif. – June 23, 2026: The Port of Oakland handled 190,958 TEUs (twenty-foot containers) in May 2026, up from 184,492 TEUs in April and a 1.9% increase over May 2025. Vessel calls increased from 79 in April to 88 in May, and total volume […]

Port of Oakland’s Free Harbor Tours – 2026 Season

Tickets available June 2 at 8 PM for the June 12th tour, which runs every month through October 2026 Oakland, Calif. – June 2, 2026: This week, the Port of Oakland will offer its popular free harbor tours to the public from June to October 2026. The narrated 90-minute boat tour is a unique opportunity […]

Port of Oakland Cargo Remains Steady in April Despite Fewer Vessel Calls

Exports again outpace imports as cargo flows show resilience amid shifting shipping patterns Oakland, Calif. – May 29, 2026: The Port of Oakland handled 184,492 TEUs (twenty-foot containers) in April, reflecting stable cargo activity despite fewer vessel arrivals during the month. April volume was down modestly from March’s 198,667 TEUs; total vessel calls declined from […]

Port of Oakland Welcomes Dave & Buster’s to Oakland’s Jack London Square

As the national brand arrives, Port celebrates 2025’s SB 304, which expanded opportunities for diverse and community-focused businesses Oakland, Calif. – May 4, 2026: Today, the Port of Oakland celebrates the opening of Dave & Buster’s at 55 Harrison Street in Jack London Square. This is an important milestone in the district’s revitalization. Dave & […]

Port of Oakland Maintains Strong ‘A+’ and ‘A’ Credit Ratings

Stable outlook reflects financial strength due to diversified operations Oakland, Calif. – April 30, 2026: The Port of Oakland announced that Standard & Poor’s (S&P) Global Ratings has maintained its strong credit rating, assigning an ‘A+’ rating to senior-lien bonds and an ‘A’ rating to intermediate-lien bonds, both with a stable outlook.   The report highlights the Port’s varied revenue streams […]

Port of Oakland Cargo Volume Rebounds in March as Vessel Calls Rise

Container volume rises month over month, signaling increase in activity heading into second quarter Oakland, Calif. – April 21, 2026: The Port of Oakland handled 198,667 TEUs (twenty-foot containers) in March, up significantly from 163,254 TEUs in February, as vessel calls and cargo activity returned to more typical levels. The Port recorded 86 vessel calls in March, compared to 72 […]

Port of Oakland Recognized for Effort to Protect Whales and the Environment 

Port receives Gold Award from Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies Oakland, Calif. – March 30, 2026: The Port of Oakland will receive a special Gold Award by the organization Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies (BWBS) on April 22 for participation in the 2025 Vessel Speed Reduction (VSR) Season. The Port joined BWBS last year […]