Port of Oakland Recognized for Effort to Protect Whales and the Environment
Port receives Gold Award from Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies Oakland, Calif. – March 30, 2026: The Port of Oakland will receive a special Gold Award by the organization Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies (BWBS) on April 22 for participation in the 2025 Vessel Speed Reduction (VSR) Season. The Port joined BWBS last year […]
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 Sets Renewable and Zero-Carbon Power Record in 2024, Secures New Clean Energy Storage Agreement
Oakland, Calif. – November 4, 2025: The Port of Oakland announced two critical achievements in its pursuit to become the “cleanest and greenest” port in the United States: In 2024, a record 86% of the electricity the Port provided to tenants and facilities came from renewable and zero-carbon sources; and the Port secured a long-term […]
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 Joins Effort to Protect Whales and the Environment
Port will serve as an ambassador for Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies Oakland, Calif. – July 21, 2025: The Port of Oakland is joining Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies (BWBS) as one of its Program Ambassadors to help protect migrating whales and coastal air quality. Ambassadors work with participating shipping lines and help […]
Port of Oakland Board approves Final EIR for Turning Basins Widening Project
Big step in project to allow larger ships to efficiently call Oakland Oakland, Calif. – July 14, 2025: The Turning Basins Widening Project has reached another important milestone, as the Oakland Board of Port Commissioners certified the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) and approved advancement of the project at its meeting last Thursday. The planned […]
Port of Oakland Approves New Renewable Power Purchase
New agreement with EBMUD will help “slash fossil fuel and cut greenhouse gas emissions” to build cleaner and greener Port Oakland, Calif. – May 22, 2025: The Port of Oakland is taking a significant step towards a sustainable future by entering into a new agreement with the East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) – that […]
Oakland Airport commissions first electric buses
Important step towards all-electric parking shuttle fleet at OAK Oakland, Calif. – May 16, 2025: Oakland Airport (OAK) is introducing its first battery electric shuttle buses to its parking shuttle fleet. Five electric buses, sourced from RIDE, are entering service and will serve passenger and employee parking lots at the airport. “We celebrate the introduction […]
Port of Oakland appoints new Director of Utilities
Newly created position will harness power to enhance Port operations Oakland, Calif. – April 15, 2025: The Port of Oakland has appointed Andre Basler as the first Director of Utilities. The newly created executive level position will administer the Port’s Utilities Division, which is undergoing sweeping changes with the upgrading of Port facilities and zero […]