Press Releases
Port of Oakland names new Maritime Marketing Manager
February 20, 2024
Oakland, Calif. – February 20, 2024: The Port of Oakland today announced the appointment of new Maritime Marketing Manager Carolyn Almquist. She brings with her a wealth of private sector experience in international trade. Almquist joins the Port of Oakland after 25 years with American President Lines (APL), a subsidiary of the CMA CGM Group. She… Read More
Read Full Article...Oakland Airport will show puppy love to passengers this Valentine’s Day
February 13, 2024
Oakland, Calif. – February 13, 2024: Oakland International Airport (OAK) is showing love to passengers in a few different ways this Valentine’s Day. OAK will host a special visit from Valley Humane Society’s Canine Comfort Pet-Assisted Therapy team on February 14. Five dogs, decked out in Valentine’s Day outfits, will participate along with their volunteer owners to… Read More
Read Full Article...Oakland Airport completes phase 1 of taxiway rehabilitation project
February 9, 2024
Oakland, Calif. – February 9, 2024: Oakland International Airport (OAK) has completed phase 1 of its Taxiway W Rehabilitation project, a multi-year phased approach to improving one of the most critical taxiways at OAK. Phase 1 rehabilitated approximately 1,900 feet of Taxiway W, the primary departure route for nearly all operations at OAK’s primary runway…. Read More
Read Full Article...Port, Oakland Chamber host sold-out environmental symposium
February 8, 2024
Oakland, Calif. – February 8, 2024: The Port of Oakland in partnership with the Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce held the first-ever Oakland environmental symposium yesterday. The event brought together maritime, aviation, commercial real estate, environmental, business, government and community leaders to collaborate on innovative zero-emissions solutions. “We are dedicated to growing green businesses and creating green-collar jobs… Read More
Read Full Article...Oakland Airport renews advertising agreement with Oakland Roots Sports Club
February 6, 2024
Oakland, Calif. – February 6, 2024: Oakland International Airport (OAK) has announced the renewal of its advertisement agreement with Oakland Roots Sports Club for the professional soccer team’s 2024 season. This will be the second year that OAK will hold the designation as the Official Airport of Oakland Roots. “We’re very pleased to renew our advertising agreement with… Read More
Read Full Article...Oakland International Airport reports 11.2 million passengers in 2023
January 29, 2024
Oakland, Calif. – January 29, 2024: Oakland International Airport (OAK) reports over 11.2 million total passengers served in 2023, an increase of 0.8 percent compared to 2022. OAK’s cargo totals surpassed 1.1 billion pounds, a decrease of 11.8 percent from 2022. In 2023, OAK focused on customer experience improvements including new passenger concession openings, new airline announcements,… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland year-end container volume ends strong
January 22, 2024
Oakland, Calif. – January 22, 2024: Port of Oakland full import and export container volumes rose in December 2023, showing signs that cargo volume at Oakland is returning. Full imports rose 16.4%, moving 76,347 TEUs (twenty-foot containers) in December 2023, compared to 65,566 TEUs in December 2022. This is the highest monthly total since July 2023. Full exports… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland launches 2024 Summer College Internship Program
January 11, 2024
Oakland, Calif. – January 11, 2024: The Port of Oakland is recruiting highly-motivated full-time college students for its 2024 Summer College Internship Program. Through a competitive process, prospective applicants can apply for paid internships in 18 professional fields at the Port, including in Aviation, Communications, Engineering, Governmental Affairs, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal, Maritime, Planning &… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland, Parsons and Partners Launch New App to Improve Port Operations
January 4, 2024
Chantilly, Va. (January 4, 2024) – Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) today joins the Port of Oakland, California, Advent eModal, Mobile Programming and key stakeholders to announce the launch of the Freight Intelligent Transportation System (FITS) at the Port. Since 2020, Parsons has worked closely with the Alameda County Transportation Commission (CTC), Port staff, the City… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland November container volume dips slightly
December 20, 2023
Oakland, Calif. – December 20, 2023: The Port of Oakland full import and export volumes were down in November compared to the previous month, registering 132,648 TEUs (twenty-foot containers), versus 142,255 TEUs in October, representing a 6.8% drop. Full imports rose 3.8% over November 2022 volume, with 71,258 TEUs passing through Port facilities this November compared to 68,646… Read More
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