Port of Oakland adopts $494.2 million budget for FY 2019
July 3, 2018
Oakland, Calif. – July 3, 2018: A new $494.2 million budget for Fiscal Year 2019 goes into place this week at the Port of Oakland. Port Commissioners last week approved the spending plan that includes $34.7 million for capital projects. The budget finances operations at the Port’s three businesses: Aviation, Commercial Real Estate and Maritime. In… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland names Eric Napralla Chief Wharfinger
July 2, 2018
Oakland, Calif. – July 2, 2018: The Port of Oakland today named maritime veteran Eric Napralla as its Chief Wharfinger. Mr. Napralla, a 6-year Port employee, will manage seaport operations that range from tenant relationships to facilities leasing. He replaces Chris Peterson who retired last week after 25 years at the Port, 12 as Chief Wharfinger…. Read More
Read Full Article...Long Beach, Oakland port bosses seek help for maritime goals
June 29, 2018
Oakland, Calif. – June 29, 2018: Two of this nation’s highest-ranking port executives want continued government support for maritime industry clean air efforts and infrastructure development. They made that pitch this week in Oakland to an audience of 100 at the Pacific Transportation Association. Port of Long Beach Executive Director Mario Cordero and Oakland counterpart Chris… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland receives Deep Roots Award
June 28, 2018
Oakland, Calif. – June 28, 2018: Oakland’s Chamber of Commerce has awarded the Port of Oakland with the Deep Roots Award. The award honors a local company or individual that has been a major contributor to Oakland. “It is important for the community to know that the Port is not only making money, but is also… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland terminal wants clean hybrid cargo-handlers
June 26, 2018
Oakland, Calif. – June 26, 2018: Oakland’s largest marine terminal operator plans to clear the air using hybrid cargo-handling technology. SSA Terminals said today it will retrofit 13 diesel-powered cranes with diesel-electric hybrid engines. The upgrade is estimated to eliminate more than 45 tons of exhaust emissions annually at the Port of Oakland. The projected cost… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland peak season: steady growth seen, tariffs loom
June 22, 2018
Oakland, Calif. – June 22, 2018: Port of Oakland import volume should grow at a steady pace in the coming peak season. There’s a wild card, however: global trade tension. That was the cautionary outlook delivered yesterday at a meeting of the Port’s Efficiency Task Force. Members of the advisory panel of customers, labor and… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland import volume flat in May
June 18, 2018
Oakland, Calif. – June 18, 2018: Port of Oakland import cargo volume in May was unchanged from a year ago. The Port said today that it handled 82,465 TEUs of import cargo last month, nearly identical to container statistics from May 2017. A TEU is a 20-foot equivalent unit, which is a standard measure in the container… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland, largest terminal operator OK new lease to 2027
June 15, 2018
Oakland, Calif. – June 15, 2018: A major global marine terminal operator has OKd a new Port of Oakland lease that runs through 2027. The agreement includes options that could keep SSA Terminals (Oakland) here to 2042. The Port today characterized the deal as validation for the city’s maritime future. “SSA is an influential player on the… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland hires new Director of Human Resources
June 13, 2018
Oakland, Calif. – June 13, 2018: The Port of Oakland has named Michael Mitchell as its new Director of Human Resources. A 12-year Port veteran, Mr. Mitchell previously served as the Port’s Human Resources Manager. “Michael Mitchell brings a wealth of government experience to this position,” said Port of Oakland Executive Director Chris Lytle. “His effectiveness in… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland boss to grads: Don’t pull back from the world
June 11, 2018
Seattle, Wash. – June 11, 2018: A global trade executive yesterday urged college graduates to reject “extreme protectionism,” calling it damaging and futile. Speaking at Central Washington University’s Kent, Wash., commencement, Port of Oakland Executive Director Chris Lytle asked his audience to instead embrace globalization. “Don’t disengage from the world – don’t be part of the illogical rush… Read More
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