Press Releases

Allegiant Inaugurates Flights Between OAK & Provo With $59.99 Fares

March 20, 2013

Press Releases For Immediate Release March 20, 2013 Allegiant Inaugurates New Nonstop Flights Between Oakland And Provo With $59.99 Fares Airline takes Bay Area residents to Utah’s third largest city Oakland, CA. (March 20, 2013) – The Allegiant Travel Company announced new nonstop service between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Provo Municipal Airport (PVU) beginning… Read More

Oakland Board of Port Commissioners Approves Strategic Hires

March 15, 2013

Press Releases For Immediate Release March 15, 2013 Oakland Board of Port Commissioners Approves Strategic Hires Social Responsibility Division Director and Chief Technology Officer Positions Filled Amy Tharpe Social Responsibility Division Director Ron Puccinelli Chief Technology Officer March 15, 2013 –Oakland, Calif.– The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners approved two strategic hires on Thursday, March… Read More

Port of Oakland Takes Comprehensive Action on Expenditures

December 10, 2012

Press Releases For Immediate Release December 10, 2012 Port of Oakland Takes Comprehensive Action on Expenditures Oakland, CA – December 10, 2012 – Today the Port of Oakland is taking comprehensive and decisive action that demonstrates a new era of transparency and accountability at the Port. Specifically, the Port is: releasing the Port Purchasing Card… Read More

FedEx to Deploy New Clean Air Technology at OAK

December 9, 2012

Press Releases For Immediate Release December 9, 2012 FedEx to Deploy New Clean Air Technology at OAK Department of Energy Award will Retrofit Vehicles with Hydrogen Powered Fuel Cells Oakland, Calif. (Dec. 19, 2012) — FedEx at the Oakland International Airport will receive tow tractors retrofitted with hydrogen powered fuel cells as announced by U.S. Senator… Read More

Port of Oakland Reaches Milestone in Shore Power Implementation

December 3, 2012

Press Releases For Immediate Release December 3, 2012 Port of Oakland Reaches Milestone in Shore Power Implementation Global Shipping Company Hapag-Lloyd Conducts Final System Test Final shore power test conducted successfully on Hapag-Lloyd’s Dallas Express vessel located at the Port of Oakland’s Oakland International Container Terminal (OICT) on December 1, 2012. Shore Power Regulations (PDF)… Read More

Port of Oakland Appoints Danny Wan as New Port Attorney

November 21, 2012

Press Releases For Immediate Release November 21, 2012 Port of Oakland Appoints Danny Wan as New Port Attorney Oakland, CA—November 21, 2012— At their November 15 Board meeting, the Oakland Board of Port Commissioners unanimously appointed Danny Wan as the new Port Attorney. Mr. Wan’s appointment is effective December 17, 2012. As Port Attorney, Danny Wan… Read More

Normal Operations at OAK Despite Strike Action

November 20, 2012

Press Releases For Immediate Release November 20, 2012 Normal Operations at Oakland International Airport Despite Strike Action Fluid Situation with Disruptions Throughout Maritime Area Impacting Truckers and Workers We have maintained normal operations at Oakland International Airport despite the strike action, and are ready for our busiest travel week of the year. In the maritime… Read More

Port of Oakland & SEIU Local 1021 to Renew Discussions

Press Releases For Immediate Release November 20, 2012 Port of Oakland & SEIU Local 1021 to Renew Discussions Mayor of Oakland Helps Bring Parties Together to Re-Engage so that Work can Resume at the Seaport Oakland-CA – November 20, 2012 – Oakland Mayor Jean Quan brought the leadership of the Port of Oakland and Service… Read More

OAK Ready for Holiday Travelers

Press Releases For Immediate Release November 20, 2012 OAK Ready for Holiday Travelers More Nonstop Destinations than Ever Before; Unique “Free Parking” Offers Begins Thanksgiving Day Oakland, Calif. (Updated Nov. 20, 2012) — Oakland International Airport expects a busy holiday travel season and is focused on providing a safe, on-time and positive airport experience for… Read More

Normal Operations Expected at OAK During Union Action, Nov. 20

November 19, 2012

Press Releases For Immediate Release November 19, 2012 Normal Operations Expected at Oakland International Airport During Union Action Today and Tuesday, Nov. 20 However, Port Expresses Concern on Impact to Shipping, Finances, and Jobs by Union Picketing Oakland, CA—November 19, 2012— Port of Oakland officials today said that a labor action starting tonight and running through… Read More