Press Releases
Community, labor leaders named to Port of Oakland Commission
February 10, 2016
Press Release For Immediate Release February 10, 2016 Community, labor leaders named to Port of Oakland Commission Andreas Cluver, Arabella Martinez; nominated by Mayor, appointed by Council Port Commissioners Cluver (r) and Martinez (l) were sworn into office by Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf. Oakland, CA – February 10, 2016: Local labor leader Andreas Cluver and… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland January import volume soars 75 percent
Press Release For Immediate Release February 10, 2016 Port of Oakland January import volume soars 75 percent Total container volume up 38 percent as memory of 2015 labor dispute fades Port of Oakland containerized import volume surges in January Oakland, CA – February 10, 2016: What a difference a year makes. The Port of Oakland… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland sets plan to shift cargo when terminal closes
February 9, 2016
Press Release For Immediate Release February 9, 2016 Port of Oakland sets plan to shift cargo when terminal closes Ships move to neighbor berths; Saturday and night gates to help cargo flow Oakland, CA – February 9, 2016: The Port of Oakland has set its plan to move containerized cargo once a marine terminal closes… Read More
Read Full Article...Oakland International Continues Upward Trend with 8.4% Total Annual Growth
February 4, 2016
Press Release For Immediate Release February 4, 2016 Oakland International Continues Upward Trend with 8.4% Total Annual Growth 25 Consecutive Months of Passenger Growth, New Flights Ahead Oakland, CA – February 4, 2016: The Oakland International Airport looks forward to a healthy 2016 as it closes the 2015 books on many positive developments – increased… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland on Ports America Outer Harbor bankruptcy
February 1, 2016
Press Release For Immediate Release February 1, 2016 Port of Oakland on Ports America Outer Harbor bankruptcy ‘We negotiated in good faith, a shame they’ve taken this step’ Oakland, CA – February 1, 2016: The Port of Oakland expressed disappointment today at a decision by Ports America Outer Harbor to file bankruptcy. The decision follows by… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland approves transfer of ground lease assignments of Jack London Square to CIM Group
Press Release For Immediate Release February 1, 2016 Port of Oakland approves transfer of ground lease assignments of Jack London Square to CIM Group CIM to assume mixed-use property Oakland, CA – February 1, 2016: The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners has approved the assignment of several long term leases at Jack London Square to… Read More
Read Full Article...Oakland International Airport: a Touchdown for Travelers’ Super Bowl Access
January 29, 2016
Press Release For Immediate Release January 29, 2016 Oakland International Airport: a Touchdown for Travelers’ Super Bowl Access OAK’s Central Location is a Winner in Regional Super Bowl Celebration Oakland, CA – January 29, 2016: Super Bowl 50 is just around the corner, and Oakland International Airport is literally right in the middle of it… Read More
Read Full Article...Oakland Port Commission renews Project Labor Agreement
Press Release For Immediate Release January 29, 2016 Oakland Port Commission renews Project Labor Agreement Focus on local hiring in building and construction trades Oakland, CA – January 29, 2016: The Port of Oakland Board of Port Commissioners has renewed a project labor agreement that will increase East Bay hiring for Port-related capital projects. The… Read More
Read Full Article...New performance guidelines proposed for Port of Oakland
January 28, 2016
Press Release For Immediate Release January 28, 2016 New performance guidelines proposed for Port of Oakland Task force wants trucks in and out with less wait time Oakland, CA – January 28, 2016: Port of Oakland users want trucks to get in and out of its marine terminals in less time. That was the message… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland boss: ‘We can handle the business’
January 21, 2016
Press Release For Immediate Release January 21, 2016 Port of Oakland boss: ‘We can handle the business’ Chris Lytle says plans coming together to migrate cargo as a terminal closes Port Executive Director Chris Lytle delivers State of the Port address Oakland, CA – January 21, 2016: Executive Director Chris Lytle said today that the… Read More
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