Port of Oakland adds harbor trucker turn times to online portal

January 29, 2019

Oakland, Calif. – Jan. 29, 2019: An online portal at the Port of Oakland today expanded to include transaction times for harbor truckers.  The Port said its digital enhancement tells drivers how long it takes to pick up or drop off cargo.  The feature addresses industry demand for timely supply chain performance data at U.S. ports…. Read More

Oakland International welcomes Canadian airline with new service to Edmonton, Alberta

January 23, 2019

Oakland, CA – January 23, 2019: Officials at Oakland International Airport (OAK) today announce that Oakland has been selected by ultra-low-cost Canadian carrier, Swoop, for service to Edmonton International Airport (YEG) in Alberta, Canada.  Flights will operate 3-times-weekly on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday. The news came with the release of Swoop’s full summer schedule announcement, in… Read More

Jack London Square welcomes Oakland A’s FanFest Saturday

Oakland, Calif. – Jan. 23, 2019: Green and gold will be the dominant colors in Jack London Square this Saturday as fans of the Oakland Athletics attend the annual FanFest at the waterfront. This is where baseball lovers can mingle with players, alumni, and coaches and hear what the team’s executives have to say about… Read More

Wings for All® lands at Oakland International Airport

December 1, 2018

Oakland, California – December 1, 2018: The Arc of the East Bay, Manos Home Care and Southwest Airlines and The Arc of the United States will co-host a Wings for All® event at Oakland International Airport (OAK), Saturday, December 1, 2018. This event is being held in partnership with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Originated by… Read More

Jack London Square’s Tree Lighting Ceremony returns Nov. 30

November 28, 2018

See video here. Oakland, CA – November 28, 2018: Jack London Square lights up for the holidays with the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, November 30, from 5 P.M. to 8 P.M. The annual event includes the lighting of the 55-foot Mount Shasta fir tree decorated with 5,000 lights and 600 ornaments. Guests will experience music… Read More

Oakland Airport makes way for Thanksgiving travelers

November 21, 2018

Oakland, CA – (Nov. 21, 2018): Officials at Oakland International Airport said that 48,000 travelers are expected to pass through its terminals today, anticipating the busiest Thanksgiving travel day to be this Sunday, with 51,000 travelers.  The 11-day Thanksgiving holiday travel period between Friday, November 16th and Monday, November 26th, includes a projected estimated total… Read More

Port of Oakland, City working to reduce impact of trucks

November 19, 2018

Oakland, Calif. – Nov. 19, 2018:  Port of Oakland and City officials are circulating a draft plan to reduce the impact of transport trucks on local streets.  Called the West Oakland Truck Management Plan, it’s intended to improve the quality of life for the area’s residents. Among the plan’s objectives: Reduce disruption for residents and businesses… Read More

Jack London Square welcomes Black Santa Co. pop-up shop

Oakland, Calif. – November 19, 2018: Jack London Square kicks off the holiday season with Black Santa’s U Wish Workshop, a new pop-up store at the Oakland waterfront from November 23 through December 24. The Winter Wonderland will feature free, kid-friendly, activities: Black Santa and Mrs. C meet-and-greets and photo ops on weekends Festive workshops… Read More

Local fare drives dining makeover at Oakland Airport

November 14, 2018

Oakland, CA – November 14, 2018: The Port of Oakland (“The Port”) Board of Commissioners (“The Board”) has confirmed its decision to adopt the Evaluation Committees’ recommended awardees for Four Separate Food & Beverage Concession Opportunities at Oakland International Airport: Package #1    SSP America OAK, LLC A partnership made up of international concessionaire SSP America,… Read More

Lineage and Dreisbach open Lineage Cool Port Oakland

November 1, 2018

Oakland, CA – November 1, 2018 – Lineage Logistics, LLC (“Lineage”) and Dreisbach Enterprises (“Dreisbach”) announced the official opening of Lineage Cool Port Oakland (“Cool Port”), the world’s latest next-generation cold storage and logistics facility. Set on 25 acres at the Port of Oakland’s waterfront, Cool Port will serve as the newest hub for temperature-controlled cargo… Read More