Press Releases

Port of Oakland June container volume dips

July 21, 2023

Oakland, Calif. – July 21, 2023: The Port of Oakland’s total container volume contracted in June this year, in contrast to June 2022.  June’s full TEUs (twenty-foot containers) are 26.5% lower than in June of last year. Marine terminal operators at the Port of Oakland (Port) moved 120,433 TEUs in June 2023, compared to 163,901… Read More

OAK publishes draft environmental report for proposed Terminal Modernization and Development Project

July 18, 2023

Oakland, Calif. – July 18, 2023: The Port of Oakland has passed a critical milestone in its proposed Terminal Modernization and Development Project for Oakland International Airport (OAK) with today’s release of a Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR). The Port, which owns and operates OAK, will host a series of public meetings during the extended 60-day… Read More

Port of Oakland’s FY24 budget includes funds for zero emissions projects

July 17, 2023

Oakland, Calif.– July 17, 2023: The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners just approved a 2024 fiscal year budget of $558 million. The approved budget outlined critical components for the Port of Oakland’s future: • An anticipated $16 million revenue increase in FY 2024; • Approval of a $163.7 million capital budget; and • Allocation of… Read More

OAK brings in airline executives from around the world to get more destinations for the East Bay

July 14, 2023

Oakland, Calif. – July 14, 2023: Oakland International Airport is hosting the Air Service World Congress at the Claremont Club & Spa, A Fairmont Resort in Oakland. In attendance will be delegates from 26 airlines plus airports and aviation companies worldwide. This event is an opportunity for Oakland International Airport to raise its profile within the… Read More

Oakland Port Commissioners elect Barbara Leslie to 2nd term as Board President

July 11, 2023

Oakland, Calif. – July 11, 2023:  The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners elected Barbara Leslie for a second term as Board President. Yui Hay Lee will begin his second term as the First Vice President. Andreas Cluver will replace outgoing commissioner Cestra “Ces” Butner as Second Vice President. Port Board President Leslie joined the Oakland Board… Read More

State awards Port of Oakland $119 million in sustainable transportation infrastructure grants

July 6, 2023

Oakland, Calif. – July 6, 2023:  The Port of Oakland today was awarded $119 million in grant funding from the State of California as part of the Port’s Freight Infrastructure Program (PFIP). The grant award is part of the $1.2 billion state-funded program that will support the Port in making critical infrastructure improvements at its… Read More

Port of Oakland turning basins proposed project reaches key milestone

June 30, 2023

Oakland, Calif. – June 29, 2023: The Oakland Harbor Turning Basins Widening Navigation Study has reached another milestone. The comment period for the second draft of the Integrated Feasibility Report (IFR) closed on June 16, 2023. The end of the comment period signals the beginning of the next phase of the proposed project. The California Environmental… Read More

Summer travel kicked off in May with over 1 million passengers at OAK

June 29, 2023

Oakland, Calif. – June 29, 2023: In May 2023, Oakland International Airport saw 1,002,621 passengers, an increase of 2.8 percent from May 2022. This represents approximately 83.2 percent of pre-pandemic passenger levels seen in 2019, and an increase of 6.9 percent from April 2023. Additionally, May marks the first month this year where total monthly passengers… Read More

California says ‘yes’ to Port of Oakland’s Green Power Microgrid Project

June 28, 2023

Oakland, Calif. – June 28, 2023: The California Transportation Commission (CTC) voted to approve a $42 million grant to the Port of Oakland for its Green Power Microgrid Project. This project will markedly increase the Port’s ability to deliver green-sourced power to its seaport operations, bringing the Port even closer to its zero emissions goal…. Read More

Independence Day and new destinations lead to peak summer traffic at OAK

Oakland, Calif. – June 28, 2023: Oakland International Airport officials expect peak level traffic at OAK during the Independence Day holiday travel period. Key dates for travel for the 4th of July holiday are projected to be between Friday, June 30th through Sunday, July 9th. Based on scheduled seat data and past performance, airport officials… Read More