OAK Passenger Traffic Up 12.3 Percent in April
For Immediate Release May 18, 2015 17th Consecutive Month of Growth Oakland, CA – May 18, 2015: Oakland International Airport (OAK) recorded total passenger enplanements of 905,048 in the month of April 2015, an increase of 12.3 percent from the same month last year. Airline seat capacity, at 1,152,990 seats, was up 8.9 percent and […]
Southwest Airlines to Add Atlanta – Oakland Nonstops
For Immediate Release May 15, 2015 Airline’s Sixth New OAK Flight This Year 3rd Daily Dallas Love Flight Also Added Oakland, CA – May 15, 2015: Southwest Airlines has announced that it will begin new nonstop service linking Atlanta with the San Francisco Bay Area with new flights between Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Oakland […]
Big ships trending at the Port of Oakland
They’re 1,200-feet long and hold up to 14,000 20-foot cargo containers Oakland, CA – May 13, 2015: Is bigger better? Hard to say. But it’s becoming a trend at the Port of Oakland. The Port said today that 16 big ships have called here in the past 30 days. It’s a sign that Oakland is […]
“Moving Modern” Program To Upgrade Terminal 1 at OAK
Press Release For Immediate Release May 12, 2015 “Moving Modern” Program To Upgrade Terminal 1 at OAK Next phase of multi-year project will improve efficiency, atmosphere Oakland, CA – May 12, 2015: Oakland International Airport’s (OAK) Moving Modern program is progressing into the next phase of construction to modernize the Terminal 1 complex to make […]
Port of Oakland cargo volume up again in April
Press Release For Immediate Release May 11, 2015 Port of Oakland cargo volume up again in April Still bouncing back from winter decline Oakland, CA – May 11, 2015: Containerized cargo volume was up for the second straight month at the Port of Oakland in April. The Port said today its total volume – imports, […]
‘Global Entry’ Now Available at OAK
Press Release For Immediate Release May 7, 2015 ‘Global Entry’ Now Available at OAK Oakland, CA – May 7, 2015: Starting today, the growing number of travelers arriving at Oakland International Airport (OAK) on international flights will have a new option to speed their arrival into the U.S. with the airport’s addition of two […]
2015 Most Influential Women in Business
Press Release For Immediate Release May 6, 2015 Two Port of Oakland leaders named 2015 Most Influential Women in Business Commercial Real Estate Director Pamela Kershaw, Chief Financial Officer Sara Lee honored Oakland, CA – May 6, 2015: Port of Oakland Commercial Real Estate Director Pamela Kershaw and Chief Financial Officer Sara Lee have […]
Port welcomes new maritime neighbor to Oakland
Press Release For Immediate Release May 4, 2015 Port welcomes new maritime neighbor to Oakland Pacific Merchant Shipping Association moving from S.F. to Jack London Square Oakland, CA – May 4, 2015: The Port of Oakland welcomed its newest maritime neighbor today as proof of this city’s growing trade stature. The Pacific Merchant Shipping […]
Port of Oakland working tonight after daytime halt
Press Release For Immediate Release May 1, 2015 Port of Oakland working tonight after daytime halt Second shift will be on the job loading, unloading vessels Oakland, CA – May 1, 2015: Port of Oakland vessel operations resume tonight at 7 after daytime work stopped for a rescheduled longshore labor meeting. The Port said […]
Monthly labor meeting will halt Port of Oakland day shift Friday
Press Release For Immediate Release April 30, 2015 Monthly labor meeting will halt Port of Oakland day shift Friday Shippers notified; vessel loading scheduled to resume on night shift Oakland, CA – April 30, 2015: A rescheduled monthly labor meeting will suspend dayside operations at the Port of Oakland tomorrow, May 1. The Port […]