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Port of Oakland export boom reaches a three-year high
November 7, 2016
Oakland, CA – (Nov. 7, 2016): Port of Oakland export volume reached a three-year high in October, soaring 20 percent over 2015 totals. The Port reported today that it shipped the equivalent of 89,473 export containers last month. That was the most since Oct. 2013, the Port said, and the fourth-largest monthly total in its… Read More
Read Full Article...Oakland International Airport welcomes British Airways
November 1, 2016
Oakland, CA: (November 1, 2016) – Starting next spring, Bay Area residents can choose British Airways when traveling from Oakland International Airport (OAK), thanks to the start of the renowned carrier’s nonstop Oakland to London service, starting March 28, 2017. The new service will make British Airways the only European airline to operate from all three… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland terminal OK to expand, could start in November
October 31, 2016
Oakland, Calif. – Oct. 31, 2016: Work could begin next month to nearly double the size of the Port of Oakland’s second-largest marine terminal. TraPac LLC said today it’s ready to begin construction on a 57-acre expansion at the Port’s Outer Harbor. The Board of Port Commissioners approved the project at a meeting Oct. 27…. Read More
Read Full Article...Truck diesel emissions at Port of Oakland down 98 percent in past decade
October 28, 2016
Oakland, Calif. – October 28, 2016: Diesel emissions from trucks serving the Port of Oakland declined 98 percent between 2005 and 2015. In that same timeframe, ship emissions dropped 75 percent. Those were the key findings of an emissions inventory the Port released today. The results indicate the Port is advancing its 2008 commitment to… Read More
Read Full Article...Sunday Harvest Festival at Jack London Square Farmers Market
October 27, 2016
Oakland, Calif. – October 27, 2016: Jack London Square will transform into a Harvest Festival this Sunday, October 30, from 9 AM to 2 PM. The festival includes free tastings, food demos, kids’ activities and a pie contest. Halloween costumes are welcome. Visitors can try their hand at cider pressings using heirloom organic apples from local… Read More
Read Full Article...September passenger traffic growth at Oakland International rises 9.6%
October 26, 2016
OAKLAND, CA: (October 26, 2016) — Officials at Oakland International Airport (OAK) announced that the Airport has now marked its 34th consecutive month of passenger traffic growth. September culminated in a 9.6% increase over the same period in 2015. The upturn represents a total of 1,017,790 passengers served at the airport during the month. It served… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland revenue held steady in FY ‘16 though tenant left
October 18, 2016
Oakland, CA. – (Oct. 18, 2016): Port of Oakland operating revenue held steady in FY 2016 despite the departure of a bankrupt tenant. The Port said today its operating revenue for the year ending June 31 was $338 million. That was a record for the Port, up 0.4 percent from the old record of $336.6… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland debt upgraded by Fitch Ratings
October 17, 2016
Oakland, CA. – (Oct. 17, 2016): Port of Oakland intermediate lien revenue bonds have been upgraded by Fitch Ratings to A from A-. Fitch has also affirmed the A+ rating on the Port’s senior lien revenue bonds. The rating outlook for both liens is stable. Fitch issued its rating update October 14. It said the… Read More
Read Full Article...TraPac to nearly double size of its terminal at Port of Oakland
October 14, 2016
Oakland, CA – (Oct. 14, 2016): TraPac, LLC has reached agreement to nearly double its marine terminal size at the Port of Oakland. Wilmington, CA-based TraPac said today it plans to lease an additional 57 acres and two vessel berths on the Port’s Outer Harbor. If the deal is approved, it would greatly strengthen TraPac’s… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland exports soar again – up 10 percent in September
October 11, 2016
Oakland, CA – (Oct. 11, 2016): A year-long export rally is barreling ahead at the Port of Oakland. The Port said today that September containerized export volume soared 10 percent compared to 2015. It was the eighth increase in nine months and the first double-digit jump since February. The trend is significant because Oakland is… Read More
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