Jack London Square: growing and it’s showing
Press Release For Immediate Release July 16, 2015 Jack London Square: growing and it’s showing Festivals, entertainment and food draw more visitors to Oakland Oakland, CA – July 16, 2015: New businesses and throngs of new visitors are making the City’s Jack London Square a thriving, growing center of commerce and entertainment, the Port […]
New poll: Port of Oakland good for the community and economy
Press Release For Immediate Release July 15, 2015 New poll: Port of Oakland good for the community and economy Port viewed as a major source of local jobs Oakland, CA – July 15, 2015: Port of Oakland neighbors strongly believe that the Port has a significant positive impact on jobs, the local economy and […]
Imports up in June for fourth straight month at Port of Oakland
Press Release For Immediate Release July 14, 2015 Imports up in June for fourth straight month at Port of Oakland Exports decline due to strength of U.S. dollar Oakland, CA – July 14, 2015: Containerized import volume increased in June for the fourth straight month at the Port of Oakland. The Port said today […]
New President for Port of Oakland Board of Port Commissioners
Press Release For Immediate Release July 13, 2015 New President for Port of Oakland Board of Port Commissioners Retired investment banker Earl Hamlin elected Oakland, CA – July 13, 2015: Retired investment banker Earl Hamlin has been elected President of the Port of Oakland Board of Port Commissioners. Mr. Hamlin, a 41-year Oakland resident, […]
An added 400 dockworkers to handle Port of Oakland cargo
Press Release For Immediate Release July 9, 2015 An added 400 dockworkers to handle Port of Oakland cargo First new hires arrive this week to help clear vessel build-up Oakland, CA – July 9, 2015: The first of 400 new dockworkers arrive this week to meet the Port of Oakland’s need for more labor. […]
Top real estate lawyer named to Port of Oakland board
Press Release For Immediate Release July 8, 2015 Top real estate lawyer named to Port of Oakland board City Council appoints Joan H. Story; nominated by Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf Oakland, CA – July 8, 2015: Prominent real estate attorney Joan H. Story has been appointed to the Port of Oakland Board of Port Commissioners. […]
Red, White and Blue day the Jack London Square way
Press Release For Immediate Release July 2, 2015 Red, White and Blue day the Jack London Square way Free family festival on the Oakland waterfronte Oakland, CA – July 2, 2015: Saturday, July 4, is a day of fun at the Port of Oakland’s Jack London Square with a free, family festival along the […]
Port of Oakland Adopts $470 Million Budget for Fiscal Year 2016
Press Release For Immediate Release June 29, 2015 Port of Oakland Adopts $470 Million Budget for Fiscal Year 2016 $167 million for capital improvements; chiefly at airport, former Army Base Oakland, CA – June 29, 2015: The Board of Port Commissioners has approved a $470 million Fiscal Year 2016 budget for the Port of […]
Cargo Speed-Up Measures to Begin Rolling Out
Press Release For Immediate Release June 26, 2015 Port of Oakland Cargo Speed-Up Measures to Begin Rolling Out Chassis pool in time for peak shipping season, Saturday gates to follow Oakland, CA – June 26, 2015: Measures to accelerate Port of Oakland trade flows should begin rolling out in time for the peak shipping […]
Summer nights full of free family fun at Jack London Square
Press Release For Immediate Release June 25, 2015 Summer nights full of free family fun at Jack London Square Crowds drawn to Waterfront Flicks and Dancing Under the Stars Waterfront Flicks at Jack London Square Oakland, CA – June 25, 2015: There’s more going on at the Oakland waterfront than shipping. The Port of […]