Port of Oakland outlines strategic plan during ‘State of the Port’
Sold-out event sponsored by PMSA/Women In Logistics Oakland, Calif. – February 28, 2025: Port of Oakland leaders Wednesday outlined their plans for the next five years at an annual ‘State of the Port’ sponsored by the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association and Women in Logistics. The sold-out and livestreamed event was held at Scott’s Pavilion in […]
Port of Oakland Board appoints Kristi McKenney Executive Director
Port’s chief operating officer to succeed Danny Wan Oakland, Calif. – February 14, 2025: The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners just named Kristi McKenney as the Port’s new executive director. The appointment follows the announcement of Executive Director Danny Wan’s retirement on February 28. The Port Commissioners unanimously approved a three-year contract for McKenney at […]
Port of Oakland approves Strategic Plan 2025-2030
Blueprint for growing business and creating more local job opportunities Oakland, Calif. – February 10, 2025: The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners just approved the Port’s Strategic Plan for the years 2025-2030. The plan provides a blueprint for the next five years focusing on market growth, job creation, and modernization of Port facilities and operations. […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
Port of Oakland makes impact with community investment grants
55 organizations received funding so far in FY2025; more applications sought Oakland, Calif. – December 16, 2024: What do a marsh trail project, an aviation-focused STEAM event, and an Indigenous health and cultural marketplace have in common? They all had Port of Oakland support. Since July 2024, the Port of Oakland has awarded nearly $200,000 […]
Port of Oakland wins community/educational excellence award for environmental conference
Port honored for zero-emissions environmental symposium Oakland, Calif. – November 5, 2024: The Port of Oakland was presented with an award by the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) last week at the AAPA Annual Convention & Exposition. The AAPA is the unified voice of the seaport industry in the Americas, representing more than 130 […]
Jack London Square presents Halloween Día de los Muertos Family Fun Fest
Fall festival honors Oakland’s multicultural past and present with free Sunday event Oakland, Calif. – October 25, 2024: Halloween will collide with Día de los Muertos as fall festivities come to Jack London Square, this Sunday, October 27. The Halloween Día de los Muertos Family Fun Fest is a free event. It will feature activities […]