Jack London Square free exhibit highlights local Beat Generation artists

February 28, 2019

Oakland, Calif. – Feb. 28, 2019: Several local, prominent, African American artists’ works are highlighted in a new, free exhibit at Jack London Square that opens today for the public at 1 p.m. “The-Beat-Generation-Exhibition” features a representative collection of art, by Abstract Expressionist Arthur Monroe. The display demonstrates Mr. Monroe’s lifetime artistic achievement in preparation… Read More

Port of Oakland getting three new cranes, could be tallest in U.S.

February 19, 2019

Oakland, Calif. – Feb. 19, 2019: Towering new cranes are coming to the Port of Oakland to handle the latest generation of megaships.  The Port said today that its largest marine terminal would install three 300-foot-tall gantry cranes late next year. The three cranes would go to Oakland International Container Terminal on Oakland Estuary.  A $30… Read More

Port of Oakland import volume increased 9 percent last month

February 14, 2019

Oakland, Calif. – Feb. 14, 2019: Port of Oakland containerized import volume increased 9 percent last month over January 2018 totals. According to data released today, the Port handled the equivalent of 81,895 20-foot import containers last month.  The Port said it was the busiest January for imports in its history. Oakland’s January export volume rose… Read More

Port of Oakland’s TraPac concludes $67 million buildout

January 24, 2019

Oakland, Calif. – Jan. 24, 2019: A $67 million waterfront expansion concluded at the Port of Oakland this month, as TraPac marine terminal opened its newest vessel berth to arriving container ships. The milestone signals completion of a 2-year project at Oakland’s second-largest terminal that has: Nearly doubled TraPac’s footprint from 66 to 123 acres; Boosted… Read More

Port of Oakland releases Progress Report 2018-2019

January 23, 2019

Oakland, Calif. – Jan. 23, 2019: The Port of Oakland today released Progress Report 2018-2019. The interactive online report features project updates, customer videos, and financial information about the Port. It also provides a preview of 2019 priorities. The full report is available HERE. The report’s five sections include: Growth with Care strategy About the Port… Read More

Port of Oakland reports more ships than ever plugging into grid

January 22, 2019

Oakland, Calif. – Jan. 22, 2019: More ships than ever are switching to landside electricity at the Port of Oakland to curb emissions.  The Port said today that 75 percent of all ships visiting here in 2018 used so-called shore power.  That was up from 68 percent the year before. The Port said 1,543 ships tied… Read More

Port of Oakland hails shipping lines, terminal for clean air work

January 18, 2019

Oakland, Calif. – Jan. 18, 2019: Two shipping lines and a marine terminal operator are leading the clean air charge at the Port of Oakland.  The Port this week honored ocean carriers MSC and Hyundai Merchant Marine for 100 percent deployment of shore power-ready vessels.  It recognized Oakland International Container Terminal for connecting more than 750 ships… Read More

Port of Oakland seeks summer college interns

Oakland, Calif. – Jan. 18, 2019: The Port of Oakland is seeking highly motivated full-time college students for its 2019 Summer College Internship Program. Through a competitive process, prospective applicants apply for paid internships in a variety of fields, including Aviation, Communications, Engineering, Governmental Affairs, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal, Maritime, Planning & Development and Risk… Read More

Port of Oakland says goal unchanged though trade outlook hazy

January 17, 2019

Oakland, Calif. – Jan. 17, 2019: A Port of Oakland official said this week that his organization wants growth in 2019 so customers and communities can benefit.  Maritime Director John Driscoll acknowledged, however, that it’s too soon to know how freight markets will respond. “The container shipping sector starts the year with uncertainty due to global… Read More

Port of Oakland cargo volume hit all-time high in 2018

January 15, 2019

Oakland, Calif. – Jan. 15, 2019: Port of Oakland container volume reached an all-time high in 2018, according to data released today. The Port said it handled the equivalent of 2.55 million 20-foot containers last year. That was up 5.2 percent from 2017 volume. It was the second straight year of record volume in Oakland, the… Read More