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 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 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 […]
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 kicks off 2025 paid College Internship Program
Application deadline February 24 Oakland, Calif. – January 9, 2025: The Port of Oakland is excited to announce the kick-off of its 2025 paid Summer College Internship Program. Qualified applicants can competitively apply for summer internships in a variety of professional fields at the Port including Aviation, Communications, Engineering, Environmental Programs & Planning, Governmental Affairs, […]
Port of Oakland welcomes popular Taiwanese eatery
Dragon Gate restaurant opens in Jack London Square Oakland, Calif. – January 3, 2025: The Port of Oakland welcomes the popular Oakland based restaurant Dragon Gate Bar & Grille in Jack London Square. Located at 1 Franklin Street, the eatery sits on the edge of the Oakland estuary with beautiful waterfront views. “Dragon Gate Bar […]
Jack London Square tree lighting festival returns
Timeless holiday tradition transforms square into winter wonderland Oakland, Calif. – December 4, 2024: Jack London Square will light up on Saturday, December 7 from 5:45–8 p.m. with the annual free Holiday Tree Lighting Festival. Thousands of lights adorn a 55-foot-tall Shasta Fir tree in the plaza near Plank restaurant and entertainment (98 Broadway). The […]