Port of Oakland Appoints Sharla Sullivan as Director of Social Responsibility
Oakland, Calif. – August 5, 2026: The Port of Oakland announced the appointment of Sharla Sullivan as its new Director of Social Responsibility, effective Aug. 4, 2026. Sullivan will lead the agency’s priorities to expand contracting and business opportunities for small and local businesses, promote workforce development, and advance the Port’s community engagement initiatives. “Sharla […]
Port of Oakland and TraPac Celebrate New Electric Cranes
Two of Four Cranes Fully Operational Oakland, Calif. – July 28, 2026: The first European-built ship-to-shore cranes ever delivered to a U.S. West Coast port are now fully operational. Manufactured by Liebherr in Ireland, the cranes arrived in sections in January 2026 and were assembled on-site at the Port of Oakland’s TraPac Terminal by Pacific […]
Oakland Board of Port Commissioners elects Stephanie Dominguez Walton as Board President
Oakland, Calif. – July 14, 2026: The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners unanimously elected Stephanie Dominguez Walton to lead as Board President. Fellow commissioners elected outgoing Board President Andreas Cluver to serve as First Vice President, and Commissioner Barbara Leslie was elected Second Vice President of the Commission. President Dominguez Walton was appointed to the Board in […]
Port of Oakland’s Free Harbor Tours – 2026 Season
Tickets available June 2 at 8 PM for the June 12th tour, which runs every month through October 2026 Oakland, Calif. – June 2, 2026: This week, the Port of Oakland will offer its popular free harbor tours to the public from June to October 2026. The narrated 90-minute boat tour is a unique opportunity […]
Port of Oakland launches 2026 paid College Internship Program
Application deadline March 11, 2026 Oakland, Calif. – February 19, 2026: The Port of Oakland is excited to announce the kick-off of its 2026 paid Summer College Internship Program. Qualified applicants can apply for summer internships in a variety of professional fields at the Port, including Aviation Facilities, Aviation Terminal Services, Commercial Real Estate, Communications, […]
Port of Oakland’s McKenney Delivers First ‘State of the Port’ Address
Sold-out event highlights resilience, investment, and community partnerships Oakland, Calif. – February 6, 2026: Port of Oakland Executive Director Kristi McKenney outlined the Port’s progress, challenges, and opportunities during her first annual State of the Port keynote address, sponsored by the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association and Women in Logistics. The sold-out, livestreamed event (https://youtu.be/lOVaAtCf8zI) was […]
Port of Oakland Appoints Justin Berton as Director of Communications
Oakland, Calif. – Jan. 28, 2026: The Port of Oakland announced the appointment of Justin Berton to serve as its new Director of Communications, effective January 28, 2026. Berton will serve as the agency’s lead communications strategist and primary media liaison for the seaport, airport, commercial real estate, and utility holdings. “We’re thrilled to add […]
Port of Oakland Celebrates Public Power Week
Port Recognizes the Strength of Community-Owned Energy Oakland, Calif. – Oct. 16, 2025: The Port of Oakland proudly joined over 2,000 community-owned, not-for-profit electric utilities nationwide in celebrating Public Power Week, held October 5–11, 2025. Led by the American Public Power Association (APPA), this annual event honors the people and principles behind public power—reliable, affordable, […]
Port of Oakland Applauds Expansion of Free Water Shuttle Between Oakland and Alameda
35% more trips now available as popular pilot program grows Oakland, Calif. – July 18, 2025: The Port of Oakland is pleased to celebrate the expansion of the Oakland Alameda Water Shuttle, a free pilot program initiated by the City of Alameda, offering public water transit between Oakland’s Jack London Square and Bohol Circle Immigrant […]
Port of Oakland hosts stakeholder roundtable regarding tariffs
Discussion led by Congresswoman Lateefah Simon and Port officials Oakland, Calif. – April 25, 2025: The Port of Oakland convened a stakeholder roundtable at Port headquarters regarding tariff impacts. Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (CA-12) and Port of Oakland Executive Director Kristi McKenney led the discussion which featured labor leaders, small business owners and local shippers. “The […]