Step back in time with Tall Ships at Jack London Square
Tall Ships video here Oakland, Calif. – March 14, 2018: Tall Ships are sailing back into port at Jack London Square Friday. Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain will berth at the foot of Broadway and be open to the public beginning Saturday for on-dock tours and weekend sailing adventures. The sailing ships provide a peek at maritime […]
Port of Oakland imports jumped 14.9 percent last month
Oakland, Calif. – March 14, 2018: Port of Oakland containerized import volume increased 14.9 percent last month, according to data released today. The Port said February container volume grew in all categories, setting records along the way. Oakland’s performance follows release of a new 5-year strategic plan calling for record cargo volume annually through 2022. […]
Port of Oakland’s new 5-year strategy: ‘Growth with Care’
Oakland, Calif. – March 12, 2018: The Port of Oakland released a new 5-year strategic plan today that pairs business expansion with community benefits. Called “Growth with Care,” the plan envisions more jobs and economic stimulus as the Port grows. “We can grow, but we want our neighbors to grow with us,” said Port of […]
New open air market kicks off this Saturday at Jack London Square
Oakland, Calif. – March 8, 2018: Second Saturday, a new event at Jack London Square, rolls out March 10, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and runs throughout the year. It transforms Jack London Square into a lively, open-air market featuring up to 100 unique vendors, live entertainment, children’s activities and food. The market is every […]
Port of Oakland building online portal to move cargo faster
Oakland, Calif. – March 8, 2018: Port of Oakland officials today promised a digital shipping platform by mid-year to speed up global trade flows. The Port said it’s building an online portal for transactions that range from tracking to transporting containerized cargo. The move aligns with an industry migration toward digitalization of international supply chains for the […]
Allegiant announces Bay Area’s only nonstop Memphis flights at Oakland International Airport
Oakland, Calif. – March 7, 2018: Oakland International Airport (OAK) announced today that Allegiant Air will offer a nonstop flight between Oakland and Memphis, Tennessee, beginning May 30, 2018. The seasonal summer service will fly on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and kicks off with one-way fares as low as $59. It will be the only nonstop […]
Port of Oakland director receives Powerful Women award
Oakland, Calif. – March 7, 2018: Port of Oakland Director of Social Responsibility Amy Tharpe will receive the Powerful Women award from the Powerful Women of the Bay Area on March 9. The annual award recognizes the outstanding achievements of Bay Area women whose work helped enrich the lives of others. “I’m honored and grateful to receive […]
Port of Oakland landmark project could start by summer
Oakland, Calif. – March 1, 2018: Construction could begin this summer on a landmark logistics campus at the Port of Oakland. Developer CenterPoint Properties said today that it awaits only permits to start on the Port’s long-anticipated Seaport Logistics Complex. The complex is considered the linchpin of the Port’s future – a distribution hub driving additional […]
Oakland International sees 41 percent more international passengers in January 2018
Oakland, CA: (February 28, 2018) – Officials at Oakland International (OAK) report today that new operations helped to drive a 41% year-over-year increase in January international passenger volume at the Airport. New international service from Southwest, Norwegian Air, British Airways, and LEVEL helped to account for the 16,340 additional international travelers at OAK compared with January 2017. Total passenger traffic at the Airport reached 949,489 in January 2018, up 4.5% from 908,898 total passengers during the same […]
Port of Oakland first: battery-powered truck enters the fleet
Oakland, Calif. – Feb. 27, 2018: A battery-powered truck has entered the Port of Oakland fleet for the first time, testing the feasibility of zero-emission freight hauling. The Port said today that GSC Logistics, a major California trucking operator, introduced the 10-ton rig earlier this month. It’s the only electric truck alongside more than 6,000 […]