Press Releases

Jack London Square’s “six pack” of special events starts Thursday

August 7, 2019

Oakland, Calif. – August 7, 2019: Jack London Square packs a punch this week with six special events starting Thursday. The summer weather brings out the crowds for a variety of free, family-friendly fun at the waterfront with a movie night on the Ferry Lawn, outdoor dance lessons and Second Saturday, a festive market. Schedule of… Read More

Port of Oakland unsure of peak season volume but ready to go

August 6, 2019

Oakland, Calif. – Aug. 6, 2019: Uncertainty clouds the peak season container shipping outlook with more threatened tariffs on Chinese imports to the U.S. looming.  But the Port of Oakland said today that there’s no uncertainty about handling the annual August-November cargo rush. “The Port is operating efficiently, ships are getting in-and-out on time and… Read More

Jack London Square’s Pedalfest expected to attract 20,000 visitors

July 31, 2019

Oakland, Calif. – July 31, 2019: Pedalfest, celebrating all things cycling, food and family, will attract more than 20,000 bike lovers and the bike-curious to Jack London Square this Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Stunt performers are scheduled throughout the day at the Oakland waterfront. For attendees who enjoy something out of the ordinary,… Read More

Today’s chatter: Port of Oakland welcomes 10,000th visitor

July 30, 2019

Oakland, Calif. – July 30, 2019: Talk may be cheap but it’s popular online, according to the Port of Oakland. The Port said today that its web-based customer service feature LiveChat this month has passed 10,000 visitors since launching in December 2015. The Port said its online representatives are responding to about 200 online queries… Read More

Port of Oakland Oks long-term lease for speedy cargo flow

July 29, 2019

Oakland, Calif. – July 29, 2019: A program that accelerates Port of Oakland cargo flow has a new lease on life…literally.  Port Commissioners last week approved a firm’s 13-year lease to continue moving loaded import containers off Oakland docks. The agreement keeps Shippers Transport Express on 32 acres at the Port’s Seaport Logistics Complex through… Read More

Puppies and kittens at Jack London Square for Adopt-a-Thon

July 25, 2019

Oakland, Calif. – July 25, 2019:  Jack London Square welcomes the East Bay SPCA’s annual Adopt-a-Thon this Sunday where close to 30 local animal shelters and rescues come together. “The goal of the event is to raise awareness about the thousands of homeless animals in our community,” said East Bay SPCA CEO and President Allison… Read More

Port of Oakland exports up with help from China’s neighbors

Oakland, Calif. – July 25, 2019: Containerized export volume at the Port of Oakland increased in the first half of 2019 thanks to China’s neighbors.  Port data released today showed double-digit export volume percentage increases through June 30 to South Korea, Japan and Taiwan.  Trade with those three nations alone offset a 17 percent drop… Read More

Port of Oakland freight hauler testing two more electric big rigs

July 19, 2019

Oakland, Calif. – July 19, 2019: A major Port of Oakland freight hauler is ready to take the next step with battery-powered trucks.  GSC Logistics said today it would acquire two more electric big rigs by October.  The Port’s largest trucker said it wants to discover if zero-emission tractors can haul cargo containers over highways…. Read More

Port of Oakland’s keystone project set to be delivered in 2020

July 16, 2019

Oakland, Calif. – July 16, 2019: Port of Oakland Commissioners have approved the final permit associated with one of the most anticipated industrial developments in Port history.  They voted last week to approve a vertical permit – industrial vernacular for a building construction permit – at a long-awaited Seaport Logistics Complex. The developer, CenterPoint Properties,… Read More

Port of Oakland exports up 4.2 percent in June

July 15, 2019

Oakland, Calif. – July 15, 2019: The Port of Oakland reported today that containerized export volume increased 4.2 percent in June 2019 compared to June 2018 totals. The Port said it handled the equivalent of 74,901 20-foot loaded export containers last month—compared to 71,894 in June 2018. The Port has now reported year-over-year export volume gains… Read More