Press Releases
Port of Oakland issues statement on racial justice
June 8, 2020
Oakland, Calif. – June 8, 2020: The Port of Oakland today issued the following statement regarding racial justice and the killing May 25 of George Floyd in Minneapolis: The Port of Oakland, as a member of the Oakland East Bay community and a public enterprise of international commerce, supports the movement for social and racial… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland meat exports soar, bet on ‘cool cargo’ paying off
June 4, 2020
Oakland, Calif. – June 4, 2020: Midst a devastating pandemic that’s crippling economies worldwide, here’s a Port of Oakland bright spot: meat exports to Asia. The Port said today its meat exports jumped 26 percent in the first quarter of 2020 over Q1 2019. The Port said it now controls 42 percent of the market… Read More
Read Full Article...Oakland International Airport exec: fliers ‘itching to hop aboard’
June 3, 2020
Oakland, Calif. – June 3, 2020: Coronavirus recovery could come slowly to the aviation sector, Oakland International Airport’s top executive warned today. But Bryant Francis expressed confidence that travelers would soon begin returning to the skies. “Many life-long travelers, like myself, are itching to hop back on board,” the Port of Oakland’s Aviation Director said… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland looks to lead East Bay rebound from COVID-19
May 22, 2020
Oakland, Calif. – May 22, 2020: This region’s economic rebound from coronavirus would most likely start at the Port of Oakland. That’s what the Port’s Executive Director told East Bay business and civic leaders this week while seeking their support. Danny Wan assured the East Bay Economic Development Alliance that his Port would be “poised… Read More
Read Full Article...OAK reports dramatic declines due to pandemic; recovery possible beginning this summer
May 21, 2020
Oakland, Calif. – May 21, 2020: A steep decline in air travel is one of many shifts in culture caused by the global COVID-19 pandemic. With California and many other states under Shelter in Place orders since mid-March, Oakland International Airport now reports that it experienced a 96% decline in passenger traffic during the month of April,… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland COVID-19 response enters new phase
May 18, 2020
EDITOR’S NOTE: Click HERE for Executive Director’s video update. Oakland, Calif. – May 18, 2020: It’s time to address the financial impact of coronavirus, Port of Oakland Executive Director Danny Wan said today. In a widely distributed video, the Port executive said his organization is readying countermeasures to offset crippling revenue declines. His stated aim:… Read More
Read Full Article...Oakland International Airport prepares for ‘new normal’ of travel
May 14, 2020
Oakland, CA: (May 14, 2020) – As the air travel industry adjusts to the COVID-19 pandemic, Oakland International Airport (OAK) is taking steps to protect travelers and workers– both now and in the future. OAK has instituted a Resiliency Task Force to examine all aspects of the Airport’s management and operations, both for short- and long-term… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland loaded box volume edged up last month, but…
May 12, 2020
Oakland, Calif. – May 12, 2020: Port of Oakland loaded container volume edged up last month but a likely downturn is ahead. That was the message Port officials delivered today as the coronavirus pandemic pressured global trade. The Port reported that April loaded container volume increased 1.4 percent compared to the same month last year. … Read More
Read Full Article...Three cruise ships to lay up at the Port of Oakland
May 8, 2020
Oakland, Calif. – May 8, 2020: Three passenger vessels will idle here with only crew and without passengers while the U.S. embargoes cruise operations, the Port of Oakland said today. The Port said it has not received reports of any cases of coronavirus associated with the vessels. According to the Port, two Norwegian Cruise… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland gets new service to Asia, includes Saudi Arabia
May 5, 2020
Oakland, Calif. – May 5, 2020: A sprawling vessel service begins this week with 18 megaships linking the Port of Oakland to Asia, including Saudi Arabia. A highlight of the new service: the first-ever direct link between Oakland and the Middle East. The Port said today that Japan’s ONE line would operate the new weekly… Read More
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