Press Releases

OAK Airport reports steady passenger levels for November 2021

January 12, 2022

Oakland, Calif. – January 12, 2022: In November 2021, passenger traffic at Oakland International Airport (OAK) reached 76.9% of pre-pandemic levels. Air cargo at Oakland International Airport was up 2.3 percent compared to November 2020. November 2021 Passenger and Cargo Statistics Oakland International Airport saw 820,305 total passengers in November 2021. This represents a 76.9 percent return… Read More

Port of Oakland launches program to expedite ag exports

January 3, 2022

Oakland, Calif. – January 3, 2022: The Port of Oakland is set to launch an interagency effort to improve the flow of agriculture exports at the Port. The program involves the use of additional yard space and equipment, restored export ship calls and assistance to export users. The goal is to provide relief to agricultural… Read More

OAK receives $15.4 million from federal infrastructure bill

December 30, 2021

Oakland, Calif. – December 30, 2021: Oakland International Airport (OAK) will receive $15.4 million from the Department of Transportation as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act passed by Congress last month. These funds will be used for projects related to environmental sustainability, passenger amenities and security upgrades. OAK is working closely with Federal… Read More

Port of Oakland clean energy efforts to get $5.2 million in federal grants

December 23, 2021

Oakland, Calif. – Dec. 23, 2021: Port of Oakland clean energy efforts are getting a $5.2 million boost from the federal government, the Port said today. It’s receiving grant funds from the Maritime Administration (MARAD) for electrical power upgrades. The grant bolsters the Port’s vision of eliminating emissions from maritime operations.  “We’ve got an ambitious clean air goal,” said Port of Oakland Executive Director Danny Wan. “This grant from the Maritime Administration is an important… Read More

Oakland International Airport is prepared for a busy winter holiday season

December 21, 2021

Oakland, Calif. – December 21, 2021: Airport officials anticipate nearly 370,000 passengers will use the airport between December 23rd and January 2nd. Based upon current trends and the number of scheduled seats, OAK expects to reach 90% of 2019 passenger levels for the same period. It expects nearly three times as many passengers as seen during the same… Read More

Port of Oakland names 13-year vet as new Port Attorney

Oakland, Calif. – December 21, 2021: A veteran lawyer involved in every major Port of Oakland project over the last 13 years has been named Port Attorney. The Port appointed Mary Richardson, effective December 31, 2021, to succeed Michele Heffes who’s retiring. This appointment was made during last Thursday’s regular Board meeting. Ms. Richardson, who… Read More

Port of Oakland ship turning basins study ready for public review

December 20, 2021

Oakland, Calif. – Dec. 20, 2021:The Port of Oakland, in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) San Francisco District, has reached a key milestone in the planning process to widen the Oakland Harbor turning basins to accommodate larger container ships calling North America.  The comment period starts today, Monday, December 20, 2021, for the USACE draft Integrated Feasibility Report and Environmental Assessment (IFR/EA). Interested parties have until January 31,… Read More

Oakland International Airport reports 8.3% increase in passengers for October 2021

December 17, 2021

Oakland, Calif. – December 17, 2021: Oakland International Airport, the second busiest airport in the San Francisco Bay Area, reports passenger and cargo traffic for October 2021. In October 2021, passenger traffic at Oakland International Airport (OAK) increased 8.3 percent from what was reported for September 2021. Air cargo at Oakland International Airport was up 3.5 percent compared to October 2020.   October 2021 Passenger and Cargo Statistics    Oakland International Airport saw 825,833 total passengers in October 2021, up 8.3 percent… Read More

Port of Oakland achieved 86% reduction in diesel emissions

Oakland, Calif. – December 17, 2021: The Port of Oakland staff announced the findings of the 2020 Seaport Air Emissions Inventory at Thursday’s meeting of the Oakland Board of Port Commissioners. Inventory results show that the Port surpassed all its original goals set in the Maritime Air Quality Improvement Program (MAQIP).  The Port and its partners successfully… Read More

Port of Oakland import volume rebounds, up 8% in 2021

December 15, 2021

Oakland, Calif. – Dec. 15, 2021: Import cargo volume is growing again at the Port of Oakland. The Port said today that containerized imports jumped 6.5 percent last month, compared to November 2020 totals. For the first 11 months of 2021, Oakland imports are up nearly 8 percent. Increased cargo activity is welcome news in… Read More