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 […]
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 Cargo Volume Rebounds in March as Vessel Calls Rise
Container volume rises month over month, signaling increase in activity heading into second quarter Oakland, Calif. – April 21, 2026: The Port of Oakland handled 198,667 TEUs (twenty-foot containers) in March, up significantly from 163,254 TEUs in February, as vessel calls and cargo activity returned to more typical levels. The Port recorded 86 vessel calls in March, compared to 72 […]
Port of Oakland Recognized for Effort to Protect Whales and the Environment
Port receives Gold Award from Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies Oakland, Calif. – March 30, 2026: The Port of Oakland will receive a special Gold Award by the organization Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies (BWBS) on April 22 for participation in the 2025 Vessel Speed Reduction (VSR) Season. The Port joined BWBS last year […]
Port of Oakland Moves 163,254 TEUs in February as Exports Continue to Outperform Imports
Export volumes remain comparatively resilient, underscoring Oakland’s strength in agricultural and refrigerated cargo Oakland, Calif. – March 20, 2026: The Port of Oakland processed 163,254 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in February 2026, a 16.7% decline from January and a 14.5% decrease year over year, as vessel activity slowed due in part to observation of the Lunar New […]
Port of Oakland Opens 2026 with Modest Cargo Growth in January
Import gains drive overall volume increase as vessel activity remains steady Oakland, Calif. – March 2, 2026: The Port of Oakland began 2026 with steady cargo performance, handling 195,897 twenty-foot containers (TEUs) in January, a 1.4% increase compared to January 2025 and a 9.1% rise from December 2025 volumes. The results signal a stable start […]
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, […]