Port of Oakland in 2017: the buildout begins for growth

January 25, 2017

Oakland, Calif. – (Jan. 25, 2017): Port of Oakland executives are calling 2017 the breakout year for an ambitious growth agenda.  They asked their Efficiency Task Force this week to help shape that growth. The Port expects to begin construction on nearly 750,000 square feet of warehousing this year, said Maritime Director John Driscoll.  It… Read More

Oakland International Airport cuts ribbon on its great Escape

Oakland, CA: (January 24, 2017) – Oakland International Airport (OAK) officially cuts the ribbon today on its first premium passenger lounge. The Escape Lounge by Manchester Airports Group (MAG) opened its doors at OAK during the holiday season. The new common-use facility, located post security in Terminal 1 adjacent to Gate 8, features fresh, local fare by… Read More

Port of Oakland trade transformed by California growers

January 20, 2017

Oakland, CA – January 20, 2017: Agricultural export tonnage has grown a stunning 233 percent at the Port of Oakland in the last five years. The result has transformed the Port’s trade profile, making Oakland a leading gateway to Asia – especially for California growers. That’s the message a Port executive will deliver today to members… Read More

Port of Oakland ‘Year In Review 2016’ sums up record-setting businesses

January 18, 2017

Oakland, CA – January 18, 2017: The Port of Oakland gained momentum and reached new heights in its three business lines in 2016. That’s the message delivered today by the Port of Oakland in an online retrospective called “Year in Review 2016”. “Records are falling at the Port of Oakland and business volume is surging,” said… Read More

Port of Oakland’s Chris Lytle: What a difference a year makes

January 13, 2017

Oakland, CA – Jan. 13, 2017: What a difference a year makes. Last January the Port of Oakland faced the bankruptcy of its second-largest marine terminal tenant.  Today it faces a new year fortified by record earnings and cargo volume over the last 12 months. “I have to tell you, this feels a whole lot better,”… Read More

London flights from Oakland to increase with Norwegian Air expansion

December 16, 2016

Oakland, CA: (December 15, 2016) – Flights from Oakland International Airport to London’s Gatwick Airport (LGW) will jump from three to five times weekly beginning April 18, 2017 on Norwegian. The airline has said that it will serve London-Gatwick from Oakland on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays, all aboard brand new 349-passenger Boeing 787-9… Read More

Port of Oakland director new president of Bay Planning Coalition

December 14, 2016

Oakland, Calif. – Dec. 14, 2016: A Port of Oakland planning and environmental expert has been chosen President of the Bay Planning Coalition.  The trade group’s 36-member Board of Directors selected Richard Sinkoff to a two-year term last week. Mr. Sinkoff is Director of Environmental Programs and Planning at the Port of Oakland.  He’ll lead… Read More

Port of Oakland: there they go again – exports up 11.5 percent

December 13, 2016

Oakland, Calif. – Dec. 13, 2016: There’s no stopping the export rally at the Port of Oakland.  The Port said today that containerized export volume increased 11.5 percent in November from the same period last year.  It was the third straight month of double digit growth and the 10th time exports have risen this year…. Read More

Local earnings from Port of Oakland projects top $6.5 million

December 6, 2016

Oakland, CA.–(December 6, 2016):  Local workers made $6.5 million in earnings while working on Port of Oakland construction projects in 2016.  More than 60 percent of those who worked on Port projects live within Alameda and Contra Costa counties.  According to figures released today, the result exceeded the Port’s annual local hiring goal of 50… Read More

A third Port of Oakland terminal mandates truck appointments

December 1, 2016

Oakland, CA. – (Dec. 1, 2016): A third marine terminal operator wants truckers to make appointments before picking-up cargo at the Port of Oakland.  Wilmington, Ca.-based TraPac said today it will require appointments for all import container pick-ups beginning Dec. 6.  TraPac said the appointment system will reduce waiting times by more evenly distributing truck… Read More