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 […]
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 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 […]