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Port of Oakland August container volume dips
September 21, 2023
Oakland, Calif. – September 21, 2023: The Port of Oakland container volume sagged compared to the same time last year. However, due to an unprecedented uptick in August 2022 volume, the current statistics do not provide a complete picture. Full TEUs (twenty-foot containers) declined 13.1% in August 2023, handling 135,253 TEUs compared to 155,682 TEUs… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland brings zero emissions vehicles to life
September 20, 2023
Oakland, Calif. – September 20, 2023: The Port of Oakland joined forces with community partners to host a Zero Emissions Truck Ride and Drive event, providing port operators the opportunity to experience state-of-the-art zero emissions vehicles firsthand. The Port partnered with Harbor Trucking Association, CALSTART, California’s Hybrid and Zero-Emissions Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project… Read More
Read Full Article...Oakland Airport’s Oakland Draft House wins international Bar of the Year Award
September 19, 2023
Oakland, Calif. – September 19, 2023: Oakland International Airport’s Oakland Draft House featuring Sierra Nevada has received first place for the Bar or Pub of the Year category at the global Airport Food & Beverage + Hospitality (FAB) awards. The awards were hosted on Tuesday, September 12th in Bangkok, Thailand. Oakland Draft House is operated… Read More
Read Full Article...Economic Report: Port of Oakland generates nearly 100,000 local jobs
September 18, 2023
Oakland, Calif. – September 18, 2023: According to an economic impact report released today, the Port of Oakland generates 98,345 local jobs. As the second largest job generator in Oakland and the fifth largest job generator in the region, the Port remains a critical source of economic opportunity and jobs in Northern California. The Port… Read More
Read Full Article...Avianca adds new El Salvador flight at OAK
September 7, 2023
Oakland, Calif. – September 7, 2023: Avianca Airlines announced that it will commence four times weekly seasonal service from Oakland International Airport to San Salvador, El Salvador (SAL). Service will begin December 11, 2023 through January 29, 2024. The airline will operate the Airbus A320 NEO seating 180 passengers on the route featuring Premium, Economy Plus and… Read More
Read Full Article...Oakland Airport recycles 15,000 pounds of material for flooring project
September 6, 2023
Oakland, Calif. – September 6, 2023: Oakland International Airport has just installed recycled carpeting in Terminal 1 as a component of its environmentally sustainable facility improvement project. The flooring replacement was completed for the benefit of passenger experience at the airport. The project also aligned with the environmental and sustainability goals of the Port of Oakland…. Read More
Read Full Article...Southwest begins nonstop flights to Baltimore-Washington DC
September 5, 2023
Oakland, Calif. – September 5, 2023: Today, Southwest Airlines begins nonstop service to Baltimore/Washington DC (BWI). The flight will operate daily on Southwest’s Boeing 737 aircraft seating 175 passengers. The flights feature free enroute on-demand movies, texting and live TV streamed to passengers’ own mobile devices. As always, beverages, snacks and up to two checked bags… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland welcomes two new commissioners
September 1, 2023
Oakland, Calif. – September 1, 2023: The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners welcomes two new members to the Board. The new commissioners are filling open positions due to Commissioners Cestra “Ces” Butner and Joan Story completing their years of dedicated volunteer service as Port Board members. The Oakland City Council unanimously approved the appointments of Jahmese Myres… Read More
Read Full Article...OAK anticipates over 210,000 travelers for Labor Day holiday
August 31, 2023
Oakland, Calif. – August 31, 2023: Oakland International Airport (OAK) estimates that over 210,000 travelers will pass through the airport between Thursday, August 31 and Tuesday, September 5 for the Labor Day holiday weekend. This figure represents nearly 88 percent of the traffic levels observed pre-pandemic in 2019. “Oakland International Airport expects high passenger volumes for… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland July container volume on the rise
August 23, 2023
Oakland, Calif. – August 23, 2023: The Port of Oakland’s loaded container volume climbed to its highest level since October 2022. Full TEUs (twenty-foot containers) grew 16.8% in July 2023 with the Port handling 136,181 TEUs compared to 116,629 TEUs in July 2022. Full imports rose 12.5%, with 78,122 TEUs transiting Oakland marine terminals, versus 69,463 TEUs in… Read More
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