Port of Oakland container volume declines in June
Yet year-to-date volume still up slightly over last year Oakland, Calif. – July 17, 2025: Port of Oakland June container volume declined, as shippers and carriers adjust to softening demand and ongoing tariff uncertainty. The Port handled 168,460 TEUs (twenty-foot containers), down 10.1% from May, and 12.8% from June 2024, when 193,158 TEUs passed through […]
Port of Oakland Board approves Final EIR for Turning Basins Widening Project
Big step in project to allow larger ships to efficiently call Oakland Oakland, Calif. – July 14, 2025: The Turning Basins Widening Project has reached another important milestone, as the Oakland Board of Port Commissioners certified the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) and approved advancement of the project at its meeting last Thursday. The planned […]
Oakland Board of Port Commissioners elects Andreas Cluver as Board President
Jahmese Myres and Barbara Leslie elected as vice presidents; new Board members appointed Oakland, Calif. – July 11, 2025: The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners unanimously elected Andreas Cluver to lead as Board President. Jahmese Myres was elected First Vice President, and Barbara Leslie was elected Second Vice President of the Commission. President Andreas Cluver […]
Fitch Affirms Port of Oakland’s A+ and A Credit Ratings
Port’s Outlook is Positive Oakland, Calif. – June 18, 2025: Fitch Ratings has affirmed the ‘A+’ rating on the Port of Oakland’s approximately $253 million in senior lien revenue refunding bonds and the ‘A’ rating on $205 million of intermediate lien revenue refunding bonds. The Rating Outlook is Positive, reflecting the port’s strong financial profile […]
Port of Oakland container volume rises modestly in May
Robust exports bolster trade volume amid market volatility Oakland, Calif. – June 12, 2025: Container volume at the Port of Oakland continued its steady performance in May, exceeding expectations during a period of ongoing tariff negotiations and shifting trade dynamics. Year-to-date, the Port has handled 974,417 TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units) through the end of May, […]
Port of Oakland Approves New Renewable Power Purchase
New agreement with EBMUD will help “slash fossil fuel and cut greenhouse gas emissions” to build cleaner and greener Port Oakland, Calif. – May 22, 2025: The Port of Oakland is taking a significant step towards a sustainable future by entering into a new agreement with the East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) – that […]
Port of Oakland April container volume drops 14.7% vs. March
However, overall container volume still up 4.3% in first four months of 2025 vs. 2024 Oakland, Calif. – May 19, 2025: The Port of Oakland handled 185,499 TEUs (twenty-foot containers) in April, marking a 14.7% decrease in overall cargo volume from March 2025. The slowdown is driven by market uncertainty as well as softening demand […]
Port of Oakland hosts stakeholder roundtable regarding tariffs
Discussion led by Congresswoman Lateefah Simon and Port officials Oakland, Calif. – April 25, 2025: The Port of Oakland convened a stakeholder roundtable at Port headquarters regarding tariff impacts. Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (CA-12) and Port of Oakland Executive Director Kristi McKenney led the discussion which featured labor leaders, small business owners and local shippers. “The […]
Port of Oakland container volume grows 7% in March
Total container volume finishes first quarter strong Oakland, Calif. – April 24, 2025: The Port of Oakland closed the first quarter of 2025 on a strong note. Total container volume rose 7.2% compared to March 2024, with Port operators handling 217,415 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) in March 2025. That performance brings first-quarter volume to 601,527 […]
Port of Oakland free harbor tours return next month
Tickets available April 28 for popular boat tours running through October 2025 Oakland, Calif. – April 21, 2025: The Port of Oakland is offering this year’s free harbor tours to the public from May to October 2025. It is a unique opportunity to see the Port’s shipping operations up close while enjoying a sunset cruise […]