Port of Oakland status: labor shortage gone, ‘ships are working’

Press Release For Immediate Release October 29, 2015 Port of Oakland status: labor shortage gone, ‘ships are working’ Now it’s time to improve cargo flow, task force says Oakland, CA – October 29, 2015: A summer-long labor shortage hampering Port of Oakland operations is over. Now it’s time to improve efficiency and speed up the […]

Port of Oakland reaffirms long-term renewable energy strategy

Press Release For Immediate Release October 28, 2015 Port of Oakland reaffirms long-term renewable energy strategy 75 percent of energy sold to Port tenants will be greenhouse gas-free by 2018   Oakland, CA – October 28, 2015: The Port of Oakland has reaffirmed a renewable energy strategy that will make 75 percent of the energy it […]

Connecting Seafarers to Families

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Press Release For Immediate Release October 26, 2015 Connecting Seafarers to Families   Oakland, CA – October 26, 2015: “Connecting Seafarers to Families” is the Port of Oakland’s new video. It focuses on the Seamen’s Church Institute (SCI) located at the Port which serves thousands of mariners each year. You are welcome to link to […]

Keonnis Taylor Joins Staff at Port of Oakland Aviation Division

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Press Release For Immediate Release October 21, 2015 Keonnis Taylor Joins Staff at Port of Oakland Aviation Division New Spokesperson for Oakland International Airport   Oakland, CA – October 21, 2015: The Port of Oakland is pleased to announce that Keonnis Taylor has joined the Port of Oakland Aviation Marketing and Communications Department as Senior […]

Boutique Air Begins Operations at Oakland International Airport

Press Release For Immediate Release October 14, 2015 Boutique Air Begins Operations at Oakland International Airport New Flights Link California’s Central Valley to OAK and to Flights Beyond   Oakland, CA – October 14, 2015: Oakland International Airport (OAK) welcomes Boutique Air to the growing list of airlines serving the popular San Francisco Bay area […]

Import volume up for seventh straight month at Port of Oakland

Press Release For Immediate Release October 12, 2015 Import volume up for seventh straight month at Port of Oakland Early-2015 decline erased in September   Oakland, CA – October 12, 2015: Containerized import volume was up for a seventh-straight month at the Port of Oakland in September. The Port said today that it handled 1.6 […]

Port of Oakland brings cleaner diesel technology to the seaport

Press Release For Immediate Release October 2, 2015 Port of Oakland brings cleaner diesel technology to the seaport EPA grant allows greener cargo-handling equipment at TraPac Terminal   Oakland, CA – October 2, 2015: The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded the Port of Oakland $277,885 to upgrade cargo-handling equipment and reduce exhaust […]

Fly OAK to Hawaii and Europe and Park Free

Press Release For Immediate Release October 1, 2015 Fly OAK to Hawaii and Europe and Park Free Plan your Winter Escape from OAK and Get Up to Five Days Free Parking   Oakland, CA – October 1, 2015: Oakland International Airport (OAK) is offering up to 5 days free parking in the close in and […]

Port of Oakland partners pitch in for Lake County fire relief effort

Press Release For Immediate Release September 30, 2015 Port of Oakland partners pitch in for Lake County fire relief effort Shipping line, truck and chassis firms get containers to Middletown for supplies   Oakland, CA – September 30, 2015: Three companies working at the Port of Oakland are sending shipping containers to fire-ravaged Lake County […]

OAK Participates in Fleet Week 2015 Activities

Press Release For Immediate Release September 29, 2015 OAK Participates in Fleet Week 2015 Activities Famed Blue Angels Return to OAK for Spectacular Air Show   Oakland, CA – September 29, 2015: The Oakland International Airport (OAK) is reaching out to nearby communities to inform everyone about the upcoming Fleet Week 2015 activities. Fleet Week […]