Port of Oakland Hosts National Transportation Forum

Stacked Containers

Press Release For Immediate Release March 25, 2016 Port of Oakland hosts national transportation forum REGIONAL COMPETITIVENESS CENTRAL TO POLICY DISCUSSIONS WITH NATIONAL LEADERS Oakland, CA – March 25, 2016: The Port of Oakland is hosting a national transportation forum with the National Association of Counties and the Federal Highway Administration. The 2-day program began yesterday […]

Oakland International Grows 10.2% in February 2016

Press Release For Immediate Release March 24, 2016 Oakland International Grows 10.2% in February 2016 AIRPORT PASSENGER GAINS CONTINUE UPWARD TREND Oakland, CA – March 24, 2016: Oakland International Airport (OAK) reports a 10.2% increase in February passenger traffic to add to its continued growth trend. Now counting 27 months of year-over-year growth, the month […]

Port of Oakland February loaded import volume surged 89.7 percent

Ground Breaking Ceremony

Press Release For Immediate Release March 23, 2016 Port of Oakland February loaded import volume surged 89.7 percent FULL EXPORT CONTAINERS FOR FEB. JUMPED UP 37 PERCENT COMPARED TO A YEAR AGO Oakland, CA – March 23, 2016: Full import containers through the Port of Oakland leaped 89.7 percent in February 2016 compared to the […]

Port of Oakland receives community service award

Bay Clean Up Team

Press Release For Immediate Release March 10, 2016 Port of Oakland receives community service award PRESCOTT-JOSEPH CENTER RECOGNIZES PORT’S CONTRIBUTIONS TO WEST OAKLAND Oakland, CA – March 10, 2016: The Port of Oakland has received a Community Service Award from the Prescott-Joseph Center for Community Enhancement. The Port was recognized for its contributions to the […]

Oakland International is First California Airport to Install Mamava Lactation Suites

Children at Port of Oakland Event

Press Release For Immediate Release March 3, 2016 Oakland International is First California Airport to Install Mamava Lactation Suites OAK MAKES MOVE TO SUPPORT NURSING MOTHERS, ACCESSIBLE TRAVEL Oakland, CA – March 3, 2016: Those traveling through the Oakland International Airport today will be among the first to see a milestone occasion for mothers, families, […]

Oakland International Reports Strong Passenger Traffic for First Month of 2016

Press Release For Immediate Release February 29, 2016 Oakland International Reports Strong Passenger Traffic for First Month of 2016 Upward Trend Continues for Airport with 8.7% Passenger Growth in January   Oakland, CA – February 29, 2016: With more flights, new destinations, and a terminal renovation underway, Oakland International Airport continues to trend upward into […]

International Travelers at Oakland International Airport Get Upgraded Experience and Reduced Wait Times

Press Release For Immediate Release February 26, 2016 International Travelers at Oakland International Airport Get Upgraded Experience and Reduced Wait Times Airport Installs BorderXpress, Automated Passport Control Kiosks Oakland, CA – February 26, 2016: The Oakland International Airport (OAK) has unveiled eight new BorderXpress Automated Passport Control (APC) kiosks to improve efficiency for its international […]

Port of Oakland names veteran airport exec its Aviation Director

Press Release For Immediate Release February 25, 2016 Port of Oakland names veteran airport exec its Aviation Director Bryant L. Francis of Long Beach takes over at Oakland International Airport Oakland, CA – February 25, 2016: The Port of Oakland today named Long Beach Airport Director Bryant L. Francis as its new Director of Aviation. […]

Bay Area welcomes CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin back to Port of Oakland

Press Release For Immediate Release February 25, 2016 Bay Area welcomes CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin back to Port of Oakland Second visit this year for megaship – fans catch glimpse from park Oakland, CA – February 25, 2016: Maritime enthusiasts welcomed the megaship CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin back to the Port of Oakland this morning. […]

Megaship Benjamin Franklin arrives in Oakland early Thursday

Press Release For Immediate Release February 23, 2016 Megaship Benjamin Franklin arrives in Oakland early Thursday Best spot to see largest container ship in U.S.? Middle Harbor Shoreline Park Oakland, CA – February 23, 2016: Early birds will catch the megaship this week.  The 1,310-foot-long container vessel CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin arrives at the Port […]