Press Releases

Port of Oakland: So far, wider Panama Canal not a factor

September 27, 2016

Oakland, CA – (Sept. 27, 2016): Bigger ships may be using the newly widened Panama Canal, but they’re not bypassing Oakland to get there.  The Port of Oakland said today that wider canal locks have not dented its business. According to Port data, Oakland vessel traffic has gone up since the Canal got bigger June… Read More

Growth at Oakland International advances 6.3% in August

September 26, 2016

Oakland, CA – (Sept. 26, 2016): Officials at Oakland International Airport (OAK) said today that the Airport has now marked its 33rd consecutive month of passenger traffic growth. The busy end-of-summer travel month of August culminated in a 6.3% increase over the same period in 2015. The upturn represents a total of 1,110,385 passengers served… Read More

Port of Oakland Board President honored by LGBT organization

September 23, 2016

Oakland, CA – (September 23, 2016):  Michael Colbruno, president of the Oakland Board of Port Commissioners was honored last night for his leadership within the LGBT business community. The Golden Gate Business Association recognized the commissioner for his election as the first LGBT person to become president of the Board. The event was held in… Read More

Tall ship Hawaiian Chieftain delivers living history at Jack London Square

Oakland, CA – (September 23, 2016): Tall ship Hawaiian Chieftain serves as a living history project and is docked at Jack London Square at the Foot of Broadway today through Monday, Sept. 26, 2016. Made of steel in Hawaii in 1988 and originally designed for cargo trade among the Hawaiian Islands, the vessel is reminiscent of… Read More

Eat Real Festival at Jack London Square to draw big crowd

September 22, 2016

Oakland, CA – (Sept. 22, 2016): The Eat Real Festival 2016 is a multi-cultural eating extravaganza at the Oakland waterfront this weekend. The three-day event at the Port of Oakland’s Jack London Square draws tens of thousands of visitors. Admission is free. The event is family-friendly and runs Friday, Sept. 23 through Sunday, Sept. 25…. Read More

Port of Oakland eases worry over bankrupt shipping line boxes

September 21, 2016

  Oakland, CA – (Sept. 21, 2016): A potential supply chain meltdown resulting from Hanjin Shipping’s bankruptcy has been averted at the Port of Oakland.  The Port said today it will receive empty containers owned by the ocean carrier, which filed for bankruptcy protection Aug. 31. The announcement means cargo owners and truckers won’t have… Read More

Port of Oakland rally rolls on: August exports up 7 percent

Oakland, CA – (Sept. 21, 2016):  A year-long rally in containerized export volume is gathering momentum at the Port of Oakland.  The Port said today its export volume last month jumped 7 percent over August 2015 totals.  It was the biggest year-over-year increase since a 7.1 percent rise in April. The Port said it has… Read More

Port of Oakland’s largest terminal says night gates here to stay

September 20, 2016

Oakland, CA – (Sept. 20, 2016): Night gates are here to stay at the Port of Oakland’s busiest marine terminal.  The Port said today that Oakland International Container Terminal will make evening operations permanent following a successful three-month trial. The decision makes Oakland one of the few U.S. ports open late for container pick-up or… Read More

Port of Oakland Commissioner honored for service to City

September 16, 2016

Oakland, CA – (Sept. 16, 2016): Port of Oakland Commissioner Cestra “Ces” Butner has been honored with the Oakland Legacy Award. Commissioner Butner was one of four civic leaders to receive the annual award at a reception here last night.  More than 1,000 people witnessed the award presentation. The Legacy Awards are presented by Oakland’s… Read More

Coastal cleanup volunteers to pitch in at Port of Oakland shoreline

September 15, 2016

Oakland, Calif.– September 15, 2016: Over 60,000 Californians are expected to clean up beaches and waterways for the annual California Coastal Cleanup Day this Saturday. As part of the statewide effort, about 200 volunteers will gather at two Port of Oakland properties to clean up the shoreline. “This event is a wonderful opportunity for our… Read More