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Port of Oakland import volume hit new record in 2021
January 20, 2022
Oakland, Calif. – January 20, 2022: Containerized, loaded import cargo volume hit a new record at the Port of Oakland in 2021. The Port today reported that it handled the equivalent of 1.05 million 20-foot import containers in 2021. That was the most in Oakland’s 94-year history and 6 percent above 2020 totals. Record import volume was… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland launches program to expedite ag exports
January 3, 2022
Oakland, Calif. – January 3, 2022: The Port of Oakland is set to launch an interagency effort to improve the flow of agriculture exports at the Port. The program involves the use of additional yard space and equipment, restored export ship calls and assistance to export users. The goal is to provide relief to agricultural… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland clean energy efforts to get $5.2 million in federal grants
December 23, 2021
Oakland, Calif. – Dec. 23, 2021: Port of Oakland clean energy efforts are getting a $5.2 million boost from the federal government, the Port said today. It’s receiving grant funds from the Maritime Administration (MARAD) for electrical power upgrades. The grant bolsters the Port’s vision of eliminating emissions from maritime operations. “We’ve got an ambitious clean air goal,” said Port of Oakland Executive Director Danny Wan. “This grant from the Maritime Administration is an important… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland names 13-year vet as new Port Attorney
December 21, 2021
Oakland, Calif. – December 21, 2021: A veteran lawyer involved in every major Port of Oakland project over the last 13 years has been named Port Attorney. The Port appointed Mary Richardson, effective December 31, 2021, to succeed Michele Heffes who’s retiring. This appointment was made during last Thursday’s regular Board meeting. Ms. Richardson, who… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland achieved 86% reduction in diesel emissions
December 17, 2021
Oakland, Calif. – December 17, 2021: The Port of Oakland staff announced the findings of the 2020 Seaport Air Emissions Inventory at Thursday’s meeting of the Oakland Board of Port Commissioners. Inventory results show that the Port surpassed all its original goals set in the Maritime Air Quality Improvement Program (MAQIP). The Port and its partners successfully… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland import volume rebounds, up 8% in 2021
December 15, 2021
Oakland, Calif. – Dec. 15, 2021: Import cargo volume is growing again at the Port of Oakland. The Port said today that containerized imports jumped 6.5 percent last month, compared to November 2020 totals. For the first 11 months of 2021, Oakland imports are up nearly 8 percent. Increased cargo activity is welcome news in… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland creates new role to set course for future
December 14, 2021
Oakland, Calif. – December 14, 2021: A veteran Port of Oakland project administrator has been given a key role in planning the Port’s maritime future. The Port today appointed Jason Garben Project Management Services Manager in its Maritime Division. It said the newly-created position would help spearhead the Port’s seaport development and modernization efforts. The… Read More
Read Full Article...‘Philadelphia Freedom’ for the East Bay as Spirit Airlines adds OAK daily nonstop
December 7, 2021
Oakland, Calif. – December 7, 2021: The Port of Oakland is proud to announce that beginning May 18, 2022, Spirit Airlines will commence nonstop service between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) allowing the over 700 East Bay travelers that make the trip on a typical day to Fly the East Bay Way. Philadelphia… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland cargo volume off; blame vessel bypass
November 29, 2021
Oakland, Calif., Nov. 29, 2021 – Port of Oakland total cargo volume declined 20 percent last month, according to statistics released today. The Port said containerized import volume dropped 14 percent compared to October 2020 totals. Exports were down 27 percent. The Port attributed its cargo volume dip to declining vessel traffic. Forty-three percent fewer… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland chief asks state help in supply chain crisis
November 5, 2021
Sacramento, Calif., Nov. 5, 2021 – Speaking as President of the California Association of Port Authorities (CAPA), Port of Oakland Executive Director Danny Wan requested state help on Wednesday to ease a U.S. supply chain crisis. He called for increased collaboration and solutions from all levels of government as containerized cargo continues to back up… Read More
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