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 set to receive $10.5M vehicle electrification grant from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Port partners with United Parcel Service to expand zero-emissions freight throughout Bay Area Oakland, Calif. – December 17, 2024: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a $10.5 million award for the Port of Oakland under its Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle grant program. The grant will replace vehicles powered by fossil-fuels with vehicles powered by zero-emissions […]
Port of Oakland wins community/educational excellence award for environmental conference
Port honored for zero-emissions environmental symposium Oakland, Calif. – November 5, 2024: The Port of Oakland was presented with an award by the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) last week at the AAPA Annual Convention & Exposition. The AAPA is the unified voice of the seaport industry in the Americas, representing more than 130 […]
$2.5M federal grant to boost hydrogen fuel use at Port of Oakland
U.S. Department of Energy investment in hydrogen equipment and infrastructure Oakland, Calif – September 30, 2024: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) awarded a $2.5 million grant to develop and demonstrate advances in fuel cell technology at the Port of Oakland. The grant is part of the Biden/Harris Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The total project […]