Port of Oakland sets all-time record for imports in a month
August 9, 2017
Oakland, Calif. – August 9, 2017: The Port of Oakland last month set an all-time record for import cargo, handling the equivalent of 84,835 loaded 20-foot import containers. That was the most for a single month in its 90-year history, breaking the previous record of 84,023 containers set in March 2015. The Port said that… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland sees five-years of record volume starting in ’18
August 8, 2017
Oakland, Calif. – Aug. 8 2017: Port of Oakland maritime officials anticipate a five-year run of record cargo volume beginning next year. By 2022, the Port expects to handle the equivalent of 2.6 million 20-foot containers annually. It would be 8 percent more volume than the Port has ever processed in a single year. The… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland sells bonds to refinance $324 million in debt
August 7, 2017
Oakland, Calif. – Aug. 7, 2017: The Port of Oakland said today it has completed the sale of bonds to lower debt costs. The Port said its $324 million refinancing will save $44 million in debt service payments over 13 years. Proceeds from the sale will be used to refund 2007 bonds issued to finance… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland should gain as China opens rice market to U.S.
August 3, 2017
Oakland, Calif. – Aug. 3, 2017: A new U.S.-China trade pact should increase rice exports here, the Port of Oakland said today. The deal opening China’s market to American growers will likely strengthen Oakland’s link in the global food chain. American rice exports could enter China as soon as 2018 following approval of a trade… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland-based firm first to test battery-powered big rig
August 2, 2017
Oakland, Calif. – Aug. 2, 2017: A major Port of Oakland-based trucking operator plans to test battery-powered big rig technology here in September. GSC Logistics said today it will launch a three-year trial with a heavy-duty, all-electric truck. The test is part of a statewide effort to determine the feasibility of zero-emission freight hauling. GSC,… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland peak season outlook: Cargo record? Bring it on
July 24, 2017
Oakland, Calif. – July 24, 2017: Possible record peak-season import volume should flow smoothly through the Port of Oakland, Maritime Director John Driscoll said today. In his forecast before an expected holiday cargo rush, the Port executive said Oakland is braced for more business. “We’re hearing that the next two-to-three months could set new containerized… Read More
Read Full Article...Jack London Square features seventh annual Pedalfest Saturday
July 20, 2017
Oakland, Calif. – July 20, 2017: The seventh annual Pedalfest comes to Jack London Square, Saturday, 11 AM to 6 PM. Pedalfest organizers expect the event to draw more than 20,000 biking enthusiasts to the Oakland waterfront. The Bay Area’s premier bicycle event is free and open to the public, with food and beverage available… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland sets all-time record for June import volume
July 10, 2017
Oakland, Calif. – July 10, 2017: Last month was a record-setter at the Port of Oakland. The Port said today that it handled the equivalent of 80,253 full 20-foot import containers in June. That broke the previous all-time record for the month of 78,326 containers set in June 2006. The Port said last month’s import volume… Read More
Read Full Article...Oakland to welcome Paris nonstops in Spring
July 6, 2017
Oakland, Calif. – July 6, 2017: Officials at Oakland International Airport (OAK) announce today that Norwegian Air will add new nonstop service between OAK and Paris, Charles de Gaulle (CDG), the largest of the Paris-area airports. The flight will operate 4-times weekly (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday) beginning April 10, 2018, aboard Norwegian’s brand new Boeing 787 Dreamliner… Read More
Read Full Article...Oakland International Airport reports 14 percent passenger increase in May
June 30, 2017
Oakland, Calif. – June 30, 2017:– Officials at Oakland International Airport today released May traffic reports, which reveal passenger activity at the airport increased 14%, from 1,000,697 in May 2016, to 1,140,821 this year. The increase is based upon 12% more flight operations and 13.5% more seats. As indicated by these strong traffic numbers, OAK is expected to record one of its busiest summer travel seasons in a decade. International traffic volume increased 91% over last year, reflecting added flights and destinations by Norwegian, Southwest Airlines, and… Read More
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