Oakland Airport reports over 10.8 million passengers in 2024

Passenger experience improvements introduced at OAK Oakland, Calif. –February 3, 2025: Oakland Airport (OAK) reports over 10.8 million total passengers served in 2024. This represents a 3.7 percent dip compared to 2023. OAK’s cargo volumes for the year totaled 1.08 billion pounds, a decrease of 3.1 percent compared to the prior year. While passengers and […]
Port of Oakland records 2.26 million TEUs last year

Data shows resilience, growth; loaded containers up 15 percent from previous year Oakland, Calif. – January 31, 2025: The Port of Oakland experienced a solid 2024, processing 2.26 million TEUs (twenty-foot containers), representing a 9.5% increase over 2023. The 2024 cargo data reflects a long-term growth trend in consumer spending in the San Francisco Bay […]
Port of Oakland holds shoreline cleanup for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service

615 gallons of trash collected at Middle Harbor Shoreline Park Oakland, Calif. – January 23, 2025: The Port of Oakland and Nurture Nature celebrated Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, January 20 by organizing 152 volunteers to remove litter from the shoreline. The event was held at Middle Harbor Shoreline Park (MHSP) in the […]
Forge Pizza opens for business at Oakland Airport’s Terminal 2

Oakland, Calif. – January 16, 2025: This week at Oakland Airport (OAK), new restaurant Forge Pizza opened in the airport’s Terminal 2. Forge marks the thirteenth new eatery to open since 2021 under OAK’s new Food and Beverage program. The restaurant is operated by concessionaire SSP America. “OAK is proud to welcome Forge Pizza to its […]
Port of Oakland kicks off 2025 paid College Internship Program

Application deadline February 24 Oakland, Calif. – January 9, 2025: The Port of Oakland is excited to announce the kick-off of its 2025 paid Summer College Internship Program. Qualified applicants can competitively apply for summer internships in a variety of professional fields at the Port including Aviation, Communications, Engineering, Environmental Programs & Planning, Governmental Affairs, […]
Port of Oakland welcomes popular Taiwanese eatery

Dragon Gate restaurant opens in Jack London Square Oakland, Calif. – January 3, 2025: The Port of Oakland welcomes the popular Oakland based restaurant Dragon Gate Bar & Grille in Jack London Square. Located at 1 Franklin Street, the eatery sits on the edge of the Oakland estuary with beautiful waterfront views. “Dragon Gate Bar […]
Port of Oakland container volume on track to finish year strong

Full imports grow 13 months in a row Oakland, Calif. – December 26, 2024: The Port of Oakland’s container business continues to grow. Total cargo volume shot up 10% year-to-date, January through November 2024, compared to the same period in 2023. “We are optimistic that strong container volume will continue through the end of the […]
OAK Airport achieves GBAC STAR accreditation

Oakland, Calif. – December 20, 2024: Oakland Airport (OAK) has achieved Global Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC) STAR™ accreditation, the gold standard for airport cleanliness. Under the guidance of GBAC, a division of ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, the airport has implemented the most stringent protocols for cleaning, disinfection, and infectious disease prevention in its facilities. […]
Port of Oakland closes 2024 with prestigious awards

Port recognized for excellence in engineering, community engagement, and inclusive workplace practices Oakland, Calif. – December 18, 2024: The Port of Oakland was honored to recently receive two awards that reflect its commitment to innovation, community engagement, and workplace equity. American Council of Engineering Companies Client/Agency of the Year The Port of Oakland received the […]
Port of Oakland set to receive $10.5M vehicle electrification grant from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Port partners with United Parcel Service to expand zero-emissions freight throughout Bay Area Oakland, Calif. – December 17, 2024: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a $10.5 million award for the Port of Oakland under its Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle grant program. The grant will replace vehicles powered by fossil-fuels with vehicles powered by zero-emissions […]