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Port of Oakland July Cargo Holds Steady

Oakland, Calif. – August 24, 2026: Year-to-date loaded cargo volumes at the Port of Oakland remain essentially flat through July, slightly down 1.5% compared to the same period in 2025. Full exports are up 0.4%, while full imports are down 3.1%. The Port handled 179,999 TEUs in July, essentially unchanged from June. Full imports increased […]

OAK launches new look and welcomes travelers to National Aviation Day celebration

Airport’s refreshed logo highlights convenience, Bay Area pride, and new investments in the traveler experience at OAK Oakland, Calif. – August 19, 2026: Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) today unveiled a refreshed logo, marking an exciting new chapter for the airport as it continues its evolution as the Bay Area’s most convenient airport for local travelers. […]

Port of Oakland Appoints Sharla Sullivan as Director of Social Responsibility

Oakland, Calif. – August 5, 2026: The Port of Oakland announced the appointment of Sharla Sullivan as its new Director of Social Responsibility, effective Aug. 4, 2026. Sullivan will lead the agency’s priorities to expand contracting and business opportunities for small and local businesses, promote workforce development, and advance the Port’s community engagement initiatives. “Sharla […]

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 […]

Oakland Board of Port Commissioners elects Stephanie Dominguez Walton as Board President

Oakland, Calif. – July 14, 2026: The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners unanimously elected Stephanie Dominguez Walton to lead as Board President. Fellow commissioners elected outgoing Board President Andreas Cluver to serve as First Vice President, and Commissioner Barbara Leslie was elected Second Vice President of the Commission.  President Dominguez Walton was appointed to the Board in […]

Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport launches National Aviation Day photo contest

Community invited to capture and share their favorite OAK moments by July 27 Oakland, Calif. – July 6, 2026: In celebration of National Aviation Day, Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) is inviting aviation enthusiasts, travelers, and community members to participate in a special photo contest highlighting the unique spirit of OAK. From July 6 through […]

Port of Oakland Promotes Doug Mansel to Assistant Director of Aviation

Seasoned aviation leader to continue overseeing key operational functions at OAK Oakland, Calif. – June 29, 2026: The Port of Oakland has officially promoted Doug Mansel to Assistant Director of Aviation for Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK). The promotion became effective last week following his nearly two years of service in the acting role. In […]

JSX expands Oakland service with new nonstop flights to Santa Monica starting in September

Customers can fly between Santa Monica Airport (SMO) and Oakland (OAK) for joyful, simple service along the California coast Oakland, Calif. – June 25, 2026: JSX, the award-winning air carrier dedicated to seamless and simplified air travel for all, today announces new non-stop flights between Santa Monica, CA (SMO) and Oakland, CA (OAK). Seats are now […]