Port of Oakland container volume starts new year with 8.5% increase

Loaded imports grew 13% this year; loaded exports rose 3.4% Oakland, Calif. – March 19, 2025: The Port of Oakland starts 2025 with growth in both imports and exports. Loaded container volume recorded 146,187 TEUs (twenty-foot containers) in January 2025. This is an 8.5% increase over January 2024, when 144,405 TEUs passed through the Port. […]

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 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 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 […]

Port of Oakland A1 rating maintained – Moody’s

Port as primary gateway for Northern California region a key credit strength Oakland, Calif. – December 11, 2024: Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s) has maintained the Port of Oakland’s senior lien rating at A1 stable. The A1 stable senior bond rating reflects the Port’s strong liquidity, healthy debt service coverage ratio, manageable capital spending and […]

Port of Oakland import volume approaches pre-pandemic level

Indicators point to a healthy recovery Oakland, Calif. – November 22, 2024: The Port of Oakland’s container volume registers continued growth in the fourth quarter. Total container volume rose 10% over recorded volumes during the same period in 2023. Loaded imports continue to grow for the 12th straight month. Import volume rose 11.2% in October […]

Port of Oakland Continues to be an Ag Export Powerhouse

Port ranks number one for refrigerated exports, supports $8.5 billion in ag exports Oakland, Calif. – November 19, 2024: The Port of Oakland continues to be one of the most important gateways for U.S. agricultural products. The Port exported 235,899 TEUs (twenty-foot containers) of agricultural commodities as of October 2024, totaling nearly $8.5 billion. Oakland […]

Port of Oakland container volume continues to grow

Strong 4th quarter is anticipated Oakland, Calif. – October 14, 2024: The Port of Oakland’s loaded container volume recorded a 7% increase in September 2024, compared to the same time last year. For the second month, loaded imports experienced double digit growth. Port operators recorded 10.4% growth, handling 82,180 TEUs (twenty-foot containers) in September 2024, […]

Port of Oakland container volume continues to grow

August loaded imports register double-digit growth Oakland, Calif. – September 25, 2024: The Port of Oakland’s loaded container volume continues to grow month-over-month. August loaded container volume has risen 5.4% compared to August 2023. Loaded containers are cargo containers that carry a full load of goods. Loaded imports jumped 14.9%, recording 83,272 TEUs (twenty-foot containers) in […]