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Port of Oakland July Cargo Holds Steady

Oakland, Calif. – August 24, 2026: Year-to-date loaded cargo volumes at the Port of Oakland remain essentially flat through July, slightly down 1.5% compared to the same period in 2025. Full exports are up 0.4%, while full imports are down 3.1%. The Port handled 179,999 TEUs in July, essentially unchanged from June. Full imports increased […]

Port of Oakland Appoints Sharla Sullivan as Director of Social Responsibility

Oakland, Calif. – August 5, 2026: The Port of Oakland announced the appointment of Sharla Sullivan as its new Director of Social Responsibility, effective Aug. 4, 2026. Sullivan will lead the agency’s priorities to expand contracting and business opportunities for small and local businesses, promote workforce development, and advance the Port’s community engagement initiatives. “Sharla […]

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 Cargo Volumes Rise in June on Import and Export Growth

Loaded container cargo increases 10.3% year over year Oakland, Calif. – July 17, 2026: The Port of Oakland handled 181,356 TEUs (twenty-foot containers) in June, a 7.7% increase over June 2025, driven by solid growth in both imports and exports, with loaded container cargo rising 10.3% year over year. The June performance marks another month […]

Oakland Board of Port Commissioners elects Stephanie Dominguez Walton as Board President

Oakland, Calif. – July 14, 2026: The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners unanimously elected Stephanie Dominguez Walton to lead as Board President. Fellow commissioners elected outgoing Board President Andreas Cluver to serve as First Vice President, and Commissioner Barbara Leslie was elected Second Vice President of the Commission.  President Dominguez Walton was appointed to the Board in […]

Port of Oakland Cargo Volume Rises in May as Imports and Exports Grow

Total container volume increases year-over-year, marking second straight month of growth Oakland, Calif. – June 23, 2026: The Port of Oakland handled 190,958 TEUs (twenty-foot containers) in May 2026, up from 184,492 TEUs in April and a 1.9% increase over May 2025. Vessel calls increased from 79 in April to 88 in May, and total volume […]

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 Cargo Remains Steady in April Despite Fewer Vessel Calls

Exports again outpace imports as cargo flows show resilience amid shifting shipping patterns Oakland, Calif. – May 29, 2026: The Port of Oakland handled 184,492 TEUs (twenty-foot containers) in April, reflecting stable cargo activity despite fewer vessel arrivals during the month. April volume was down modestly from March’s 198,667 TEUs; total vessel calls declined from […]

Port of Oakland Welcomes Dave & Buster’s to Oakland’s Jack London Square

As the national brand arrives, Port celebrates 2025’s SB 304, which expanded opportunities for diverse and community-focused businesses Oakland, Calif. – May 4, 2026: Today, the Port of Oakland celebrates the opening of Dave & Buster’s at 55 Harrison Street in Jack London Square. This is an important milestone in the district’s revitalization. Dave & […]