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Port of Oakland reports positive first quarter
April 12, 2019
Oakland, Calif. – April 12, 2019: The Port of Oakland today reported a positive first quarter in its cargo volume. Through the end of March 2019, the Port handled 612,151 TEUs—the equivalent of one 20-foot long container—compared to 587,356 TEUs during the same period in 2018. That represents a 4.2 percent increase. There has been… Read More
Read Full Article...Tall ship sailing adventures return to Jack London Square
April 10, 2019
Oakland, Calif. – April 10, 2019: Two tall ships, Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain, are in port at Jack London Square. The sailing vessels give visitors a glimpse of maritime history from the mid-1700’s to the late 1800’s. The ships are docked at the foot of Broadway through April 23, 2019. Vessel tours are open to the public for… Read More
Read Full Article...Southwest inaugurates Maui service in Oakland; Airport celebrates with free parking
April 8, 2019
Oakland, CA – (April 8, 2019): Oakland International Airport is celebrating another first today following Southwest Airlines’ inaugural flight to Maui on Sunday. The Airport and Airline celebrated with a Hawaii-inspired send-off at Oakland International Airport, complete with Hula dancers, live music, fresh leis, and an offer to park free for four days. Port of Oakland… Read More
Read Full Article...Jack London Square offers real food, local goods and an art exhibit Sunday
April 4, 2019
Attention editors: See Farmers Market video here. Oakland, Calif. – April 4, 2019: Jack London Square serves up family-friendly activities this Sunday, with a local focus. – Farmers Market provides fresh produce and artisanal food, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – The Buck offers unique items from local vendors, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. – A free… Read More
Read Full Article...Norwegian Air Shuttle celebrates 5 years at Oakland International Airport with over 1 million passengers served
April 2, 2019
Oakland, Calif. – April 2, 2019: Oakland International Airport (OAK) joins Norwegian Air Shuttle in celebrating the airline’s fifth year of service from the East Bay. The milestone coincides with the resumption of seasonal service to Stockholm, Sweden, which resumed Monday, April 1, at OAK. Seasonal service to Rome and Copenhagen resumes today, Tuesday, April 2. Passengers traveling from the Bay… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland free harbor tours return May through October
April 1, 2019
Oakland, Calif. – April 1, 2019: The Port of Oakland’s free harbor tours will return this May and run through October. The Port published its 2019 harbor tour schedule on its web site today. The 90-minute harbor excursions include a guided narration and are conducted aboard the Blue & Gold Fleet. “Port of Oakland harbor tours allow… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland says yard cranes going hybrid to help clean air
March 26, 2019
Oakland, Calif. – March 26, 2019: Containerized cargo handling at the Port of Oakland is about to get a whole lot cleaner. The Port said today that its largest marine terminal is converting 13 diesel-powered yard cranes to hybrid power. The result is expected to be an annual 45-ton reduction in diesel-related air pollutants. The Port… Read More
Read Full Article...Southwest Airlines’ first flight to Hawaii a success from Oakland
March 18, 2019
Oakland, Calif. – March 18, 2019: It’s an Aloha Monday in Oakland after the first Southwest Airlines flight to the Hawaiian Islands arrived in Honolulu Sunday evening with 152 passengers and seven crew members. The Airport and Airline celebrated with a festive Hawaiian send-off at Oakland International Airport Sunday. Scores of passengers, Airline, and Airport staff and… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland cargo surge cooled off last month
March 15, 2019
Oakland, Calif. – March 15, 2019: A six-month-long containerized cargo surge came to a halt, as expected, at the Port of Oakland last month. The Port said today that its total February cargo volume was down 1.3 percent from a year ago. February import cargo decreased 5 percent, year-over-year, the Port reported. It was the first… Read More
Read Full Article...Delta Air Lines to fly year-round from OAK to the world’s busiest airport – Atlanta
March 5, 2019
Oakland, Calif. – March 5, 2019: Oakland International Airport (OAK) announces today that beginning June 9, 2019, Delta Air Lines will resume nonstop service between Oakland and Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). Passengers will appreciate the early morning arrival in ATL and connections to the Delta global network. The new daily flight will depart OAK at 10:30 PM and arrive… Read More
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