Port of Oakland import volume approaches pre-pandemic level
Indicators point to a healthy recovery Oakland, Calif. – November 22, 2024: The Port of Oakland’s container volume registers continued growth in the fourth quarter. Total container volume rose 10% over recorded volumes during the same period in 2023. Loaded imports continue to grow for the 12th straight month. Import volume rose 11.2% in October […]
Port of Oakland awarded $50 million grant to modernize terminal infrastructure
Federal funds to upgrade aging docks to accommodate ultra-large vessels and expand economic benefits to region Oakland, Calif. – November 21, 2024: The Port of Oakland was awarded approximately $50 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration (MARAD) to modernize wharves and terminal infrastructure at the Outer Harbor. The Port’s Outer Harbor will […]
Port of Oakland wins community/educational excellence award for environmental conference
Port honored for zero-emissions environmental symposium Oakland, Calif. – November 5, 2024: The Port of Oakland was presented with an award by the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) last week at the AAPA Annual Convention & Exposition. The AAPA is the unified voice of the seaport industry in the Americas, representing more than 130 […]
Port of Oakland receives about 100 Howard Property RFQ inquiries
Port seeks innovative waterfront development concepts as Dec. 9 deadline approaches Oakland, Calif. – November 1, 2024: The Port of Oakland received about 100 development related inquiries regarding its Request for Qualifications (RFQ) that seeks a developer for its 50-acre Howard Property. “The Port is truly excited to answer so many development related questions for […]
Port Board approves $2 million for West Oakland community grants
Rose Foundation for Communities & the Environment to administer funds to benefit economic development Oakland, Calif. – October 21, 2024: The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners voted to provide $2 million to fund economic development projects in West Oakland. The funds will go to the Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment to establish a […]
Jack London Square goes to the dogs this weekend
Annual free, family-friendly DogFest event benefits Canine Companions Oakland, Calif. – October 17, 2024: Jack London Square will host the Canine Companions Bay Area DogFest event on Saturday, October 19, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the plaza near Plank restaurant. DogFest is the culmination of a multi-week program supporting Canine Companions. The non-profit […]
Port of Oakland container volume continues to grow
Strong 4th quarter is anticipated Oakland, Calif. – October 14, 2024: The Port of Oakland’s loaded container volume recorded a 7% increase in September 2024, compared to the same time last year. For the second month, loaded imports experienced double digit growth. Port operators recorded 10.4% growth, handling 82,180 TEUs (twenty-foot containers) in September 2024, […]
Five-year “Float Lab” experiment completed at Port of Oakland
Project tested prototype “island” for use as storm surge protection Oakland, Calif. – October 7, 2024: Float Lab completed its five-year project at the Port of Oakland. The floating laboratory gathered information about marine life and data about the use of a floating structure in an area vulnerable to sea level rise. Float Lab arrived […]
$2.5M federal grant to boost hydrogen fuel use at Port of Oakland
U.S. Department of Energy investment in hydrogen equipment and infrastructure Oakland, Calif – September 30, 2024: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) awarded a $2.5 million grant to develop and demonstrate advances in fuel cell technology at the Port of Oakland. The grant is part of the Biden/Harris Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The total project […]
Port of Oakland container volume continues to grow
August loaded imports register double-digit growth Oakland, Calif. – September 25, 2024: The Port of Oakland’s loaded container volume continues to grow month-over-month. August loaded container volume has risen 5.4% compared to August 2023. Loaded containers are cargo containers that carry a full load of goods. Loaded imports jumped 14.9%, recording 83,272 TEUs (twenty-foot containers) in […]