OAK airport handily surpasses 2017 passenger activity; begins food and beverage concessions makeover
Oakland, CA – (January 31, 2019): Today, officials at Oakland International Airport (OAK) released December and Calendar Year passenger traffic figures reflecting stability in its passenger traffic numbers, and the highest number of passengers since its record year of 2007. The Airport saw 1,090,069 travelers in December 2018, a slight year-over-year increase. In 2018, 13,594,251 passengers chose to fly to […]
Oakland International welcomes Canadian airline with new service to Edmonton, Alberta
Oakland, CA – January 23, 2019: Officials at Oakland International Airport (OAK) today announce that Oakland has been selected by ultra-low-cost Canadian carrier, Swoop, for service to Edmonton International Airport (YEG) in Alberta, Canada. Flights will operate 3-times-weekly on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday. The news came with the release of Swoop’s full summer schedule announcement, in […]
Port of Oakland releases Progress Report 2018-2019
Oakland, Calif. – Jan. 23, 2019: The Port of Oakland today released Progress Report 2018-2019. The interactive online report features project updates, customer videos, and financial information about the Port. It also provides a preview of 2019 priorities. The full report is available HERE. The report’s five sections include: Growth with Care strategy About the Port […]
Jack London Square welcomes Oakland A’s FanFest Saturday
Oakland, Calif. – Jan. 23, 2019: Green and gold will be the dominant colors in Jack London Square this Saturday as fans of the Oakland Athletics attend the annual FanFest at the waterfront. This is where baseball lovers can mingle with players, alumni, and coaches and hear what the team’s executives have to say about […]
Port of Oakland reports more ships than ever plugging into grid
Oakland, Calif. – Jan. 22, 2019: More ships than ever are switching to landside electricity at the Port of Oakland to curb emissions. The Port said today that 75 percent of all ships visiting here in 2018 used so-called shore power. That was up from 68 percent the year before. The Port said 1,543 ships tied […]
Port of Oakland hails shipping lines, terminal for clean air work
Oakland, Calif. – Jan. 18, 2019: Two shipping lines and a marine terminal operator are leading the clean air charge at the Port of Oakland. The Port this week honored ocean carriers MSC and Hyundai Merchant Marine for 100 percent deployment of shore power-ready vessels. It recognized Oakland International Container Terminal for connecting more than 750 ships […]
Port of Oakland seeks summer college interns
Oakland, Calif. – Jan. 18, 2019: The Port of Oakland is seeking highly motivated full-time college students for its 2019 Summer College Internship Program. Through a competitive process, prospective applicants apply for paid internships in a variety of fields, including Aviation, Communications, Engineering, Governmental Affairs, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal, Maritime, Planning & Development and Risk […]
Port of Oakland welcomes WWII vet for a look at his Navy past
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 […]
Former Port of Oakland staffer returns as Commissioner
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 […]
Port of Oakland Board names new Chief Audit Officer
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 […]