Port of Oakland welcomes WWII vet for a look at his Navy past

January 10, 2019

Oakland, Calif. – Jan. 10, 2019: A retired 30-year Navy veteran visits the Port of Oakland tomorrow for a look at his World War II legacy.  Wisconsin native Robert Almquist, 95, is making a pilgrimage to the Port’s Middle Harbor Shoreline Park.  He’ll pay his respects at 11 a.m. to the mast of his late… Read More

Port of Oakland shatters 11-year-old record for November imports

December 14, 2018

Oakland, Calif. – Dec. 14, 2018: The Port of Oakland had its busiest November ever for imports in 2018, shattering an 11-year-old record. The Port said today that it handled the equivalent of 83,364 loaded 20-foot import containers last month. That beat the old November record of 76,902 containers set in 2007. November imports were up… Read More

Former Port of Oakland staffer returns as Commissioner

December 13, 2018

Oakland, Calif. – Dec. 13, 2018: Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce CEO Barbara Leslie has joined the Port of Oakland’s governing Board of Port Commissioners.  Ms. Leslie, a onetime Port Government Affairs Specialist, replaces Earl Hamlin who resigned from the seven-member Board. Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf nominated Ms. Leslie for the volunteer post.  The City Council… Read More

Port of Oakland Board names new Chief Audit Officer

December 7, 2018

Oakland, Calif. – Dec. 7, 2018: A longtime Santa Clara County audit and accounting manager becomes the Port of Oakland’s Chief Audit Officer next month.  The Board of Port Commissioners said today it has appointed Rebecca Haggerty to its top auditing post. Currently the Internal Audit Manager for Santa Clara County, Ms. Haggerty will direct operational… Read More

A Port of Oakland export that’s winning the trade war

December 6, 2018

Oakland, Calif. – Dec. 6, 2018: A scrappy little export commodity at the Port of Oakland is winning the battle against global trade headwinds.  The Port said today that scrap paper shipments were up 3 percent in the first 10 months of 2018. The increase in Oakland’s recyclable paper shipments contrasts with a generally challenging environment… Read More

Port of Oakland sees second trucker turn to all-electric cargo rig

November 20, 2018

Oakland, Calif. – Nov. 20, 2018: A second trucking firm at the Port of Oakland has turned to battery-powered big rigs.  Impact Transportation said today that it has purchased a $275,000 all-electric truck for yard operations.  It’s the latest step in the Port’s quest to phase out diesel-powered freight hauling. Impact said the twin-axle tractor –… Read More

Kaiser Permanente helps Oakland International Airport passengers reduce stress and maintain good mental health

November 16, 2018

Oakland, Calif. – November 16, 2018: Oakland International Airport (OAK) has partnered with Kaiser Permanente, the nation’s largest integrated health care system, to introduce some practical and whimsical ways for passengers departing Terminal 2  to reduce the stress of air travel and encourage them to stay healthy this busy holiday travel season and beyond. This… Read More

Port of Oakland sees its busiest peak shipping season ever for imports

Oakland, Calif. – Nov. 16, 2018:  The Port of Oakland had its busiest peak season ever for imports during the past three months. The Port said today that it handled the equivalent of 250,686 loaded 20-foot import containers from August through October, the traditional highwater mark for container shipping. That broke the old peak season import… Read More

Port of Oakland selects UC Berkeley exec to head IT unit

November 14, 2018

Oakland, Calif. – Nov. 14, 2018: A longtime University of California, Berkeley systems expert has been named IT Director at the Port of Oakland.  Kevin Fong, a 30-year veteran in systems management, joins the Port after 13 years at the university.  He most recently served as IT Director for University Development and Alumni Relations. “Kevin’s expertise… Read More

Port of Oakland cargo volume up in trade war, but can it last?

November 9, 2018

Oakland, Calif. – Nov. 9, 2018: A U.S.-China tit-for-tat over tariffs hasn’t dampened cargo volume growth at the Port of Oakland.  In fact, the Port is on track for its third straight year of record container volume in 2018. But can it last?  That’s the question supply chain experts pondered this week at the quarterly meeting… Read More