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 receives about 100 Howard Property RFQ inquiries

Port seeks innovative waterfront development concepts as Dec. 9 deadline approaches Oakland, Calif. – November 1, 2024: The Port of Oakland received about 100 development related inquiries regarding its Request for Qualifications (RFQ) that seeks a developer for its 50-acre Howard Property. “The Port is truly excited to answer so many development related questions for […]

Port of Oakland seeks development concepts for Howard Property

50-acres adjacent to Jack London Square – A transformational development opportunity Oakland, Calif. – September 6, 2024: The Port of Oakland has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeking a developer for its 50-acre Howard Property. Located along the Oakland waterfront, this site is a former marine terminal that has not been used for cargo […]