Press Releases

Update Port-Wide Activity for Nov. 2 as of 3:30 PM

November 2, 2011

Press Releases For Immediate Release November 2, 2011 Update from the Port of Oakland and Port-Wide Activity for Nov. 2 as of 3:30 PM The Port of Oakland Remains Focused on Everyone’s Safety & Security Oakland, Calif.– November 2, 2011 – The Port continues to call for calm, respect, and focus on everyone’s safety and… Read More

Update Port-Wide Activity for Nov. 2 as of 6:15 PM

Press Releases For Immediate Release November 2, 2011 Update from the Port of Oakland and Port-Wide Activity for Nov. 2 as of 6:15 PM The Port’s Maritime Operations are Effectively Shutdown Oakland, Calif.– November 2, 2011 – At this time maritime operations are effectively shut down at the Port of Oakland. Maritime area operations will… Read More

Update Port-Wide Activity for Today, Nov. 2 as of 10:50 AM

Press Releases For Immediate Release November 2, 2011 Update from the Port of Oakland and Port-Wide Activity for Today, Nov. 2 as of 10:50 AM The Port of Oakland is Open Oakland, Calif.– November 2, 2011–Safety is the #1 priority at the Port of Oakland, and we ask that everyone approach today with calm and… Read More

Update Port-Wide Activity for Today, Nov. 2 as of 10:30 AM

Press Releases For Immediate Release November 2, 2011 Update from the Port of Oakland and Port-Wide Activity for Wednesday Nov. 2, 2011 as of 10:30 PM Oakland, Calif.– November 2, 2011 – The Port of Oakland continues to emphasize the paramount importance of everyone’s safety and security. Based upon the most current information we have… Read More

Open Letter to the Community of Oakland from the Port of Oakland

November 1, 2011

Press Releases For Immediate Release November 1, 2011 Open Letter to the Community of Oakland from the Port of Oakland These are challenging times, with high unemployment and tremendous uncertainty in the economy. In such times, open, respectful, honest, and informed communication is essential. That is why we are writing to you today. We understand… Read More

OAK Offers Free Parking To Boost Travel Between The Winter Holidays

October 21, 2011

Press Releases For Immediate Release October 21, 2011 Oakland International Airport Offers Free Parking To Boost Travel Between The Winter Holidays Depart Midweek and Park FREE For Up To Three Days Oakland, Calif. (Oct. 21, 2011) – Oakland International Airport (OAK) is known for low fares and on-time flights. Now, Bay Area travelers can add… Read More

Port Of Oakland Reaches Funding Milestone Of Nearly $350 Million

October 18, 2011

Press Releases For Immediate Release October 18, 2011 Congresswoman Barbara Lee Helps The Port Of Oakland Reach Funding Milestone Of Nearly $350 Million For Harbor Deepening And Maintenance Harbor Deepening and Maintenance Projects Create Potential For New Jobs Congresswoman Barbara Lee (at podium) speaks about the importance of funding for harbor deepening and maintenance outside… Read More

Demand Investment of Federal Funds to Improve Trade Infrastructure

September 30, 2011

Press Releases For Immediate Release September 30, 2011 Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom And Maritime Industry Leaders Demand Investment Of Federal Funds To Improve California’s Trade Infrastructure, Grow Jobs And The Economy $400 million in Taxes Are Collected from California Port Users Each Year For Improvements, But Money Remains Unspent   Oakland, Calif.–September 30, 2011–Public officials… Read More

TUI’s ArkeFly to Begin OAK-Amsterdam Service in Summer 2012

September 29, 2011

Press Releases For Immediate Release September 29, 2011 TUI’s ArkeFly to Begin OAK-Amsterdam Service in Summer 2012 Two Weekly Flights between Amsterdam and the San Francisco Bay Area a Significant Development for Area Tourism Oakland, Calif. – Sept. 28, 2011 – ArkeFly, headquartered in Schiphol-Rijk, has announced that they will begin scheduled seasonal service between… Read More

Port to Receive Over $6.5 Million (DOT Funds) for OAK Improvements

September 22, 2011

Press Releases For Immediate Release September 22, 2011 Port of Oakland to Receive Over $6.5 Million (DOT Funds) for Oakland International Airport Improvements Taxiway Pavement Improvements Will Support the Airport Operation, Which Moved 9.5 Million Passengers, 511,000 Metric Tons of Freight and Mail, and 220,000 Aircraft in 2010 Oakland, Calif. – September 22, 2011 –… Read More