Fitch upgrades Port of Oakland’s ratings outlook to positive
Port of Oakland A+ and A ratings affirmed by Fitch Oakland, Calif. – July 9, 2024: Fitch Ratings has affirmed the Port of Oakland’s (Port) bond ratings and revised the Port’s ratings outlook from stable to positive. Fitch affirmed the following ratings on Port of Oakland debt: A+ for senior lien revenue bonds; A for […]
Port of Oakland May 2024 container volume shows solid growth
First five months show jump in full import volume compared to 2023 Oakland, Calif.—June 17, 2024: The Port of Oakland’s container volume continues its upward trend. Total cargo volume increased 5.3% in May 2024 compared to May 2023, with 188,040 TEUs (twenty-foot containers). Full import cargo volume in the first five months of this year […]
Port of Oakland targets Clean Ports grant for major zero-emissions conversion
Funding request supported by 20 community, business, regulatory, workforce partners Oakland, Calif.—May 29, 2024: The Port of Oakland (Port) and a coalition of 20 partners have applied for a federal grant that will fast track the Oakland Seaport’s conversion to 100 percent zero-emissions cargo handling operations. The Port and its clean energy partners seek a […]
Port of Oakland April container volume continues growth trend
Full imports rise for sixth consecutive month Oakland, Calif.—May 20, 2024: The Port of Oakland April container volume showed a 17% increase in full TEUs (twenty-foot containers) for the first four months of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. This reflects Oakland’s return to its historical average cargo volumes, rebounding from 2022 and […]
Kuidaore Handroll Bar opens at Jack London Square
New sushi bar gives modern twist on traditional Japanese temaki hand rolls Oakland, Calif.—May 15, 2024: Kuidaore Handroll Bar, a new sushi bar offering a modern twist on traditional Japanese hand rolls, just opened at 431 Water Street in Jack London Square, Oakland. Kuidaore Handroll Bar specializes in sustainably sourced seafood, including salmon, bluefin tuna and yellowtail as well as local sustainable caviar, highest-grade wagyu beef, small plates, sashimi, […]
Port of Oakland celebrates hydrogen-powered trucks project
NorCAL ZERO project dedication marks milestone in clean energy innovation Oakland, Calif.- May 2, 2024: The Port of Oakland celebrated the official dedication of the NorCal ZERO project at a new hydrogen fueling station near East Bay Municipal Utility District today. The NorCAL ZERO project is a $53 million collaborative effort to deploy 30 Hyundai […]
New Berkeley-based restaurant opens in Terminal 1 at OAK
New quick-service restaurant Cancún Sabor Mexicano offers authentic Mexican dishes Oakland, Calif. – May 1, 2024: New quick-service restaurant Cancún Sabor Mexicano is now open and serving passengers at Oakland International Airport’s Terminal 1. The new restaurant is based on the East Bay streetside location of the same name located in Berkeley. Cancún marks the […]
Port of Oakland air quality initiatives supported by $4 million federal grant
Funding for electric trucks, electric sweeper and electric vehicle chargers Oakland, Calif. - April 29, 2024: The Port of Oakland was awarded a $4 million grant for its zero-emissions initiatives at the Oakland Seaport. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) made the announcement last week. This federal funding will advance the introduction of […]
Port of Oakland March container volume grows
Full imports and exports close first quarter strong Oakland, Calif. – April 24, 2024: The Port of Oakland (Port) March container volume continues to signal the Port’s cargo growth. In March, 202,816 TEUs (twenty-foot containers) passed through Port facilities, marking a 19.1% increase over March 2023 volume. Ship at Port of Oakland dock loaded with […]
Port of Oakland free, summer harbor tours return next month
Tickets available April 29 for popular boat tours running through October 2024 Oakland, Calif. – April 18, 2024: The Port of Oakland is offering this year’s free harbor tours to the public from May to October 2024. It’s a unique opportunity to see the Port’s shipping operations up close while enjoying a sunset cruise along the Oakland Estuary […]