Press Releases

Port of Oakland marine terminal re-opens after upgrade

January 7, 2016

Press Release For Immediate Release January 7, 2016 Port of Oakland marine terminal re-opens after upgrade New gates, equipment, operating system to improve container cargo handling Oakland, CA – January 7, 2016: A Port of Oakland marine terminal has re-opened following two months of modernization to improve cargo handling. The upgrade climaxes tomorrow when Ben… Read More

Bay Area to the CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin: ‘Hurry back’

January 4, 2016

Press Release For Immediate Release January 4, 2016 Bay Area to the CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin: ‘Hurry back’ Largest container ship ever in U.S. leaves Port of Oakland; due back in Feb. For photos and videos of the CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin, CLICK HERE Oakland, CA – January 4, 2016: So long, “Big Ben;” hurry… Read More

Port of Oakland welcomes CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin, first megaship ever in U.S.

December 31, 2015

Press Release For Immediate Release December 31, 2015 Port of Oakland welcomes CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin, first megaship ever in U.S. Quarter-mile-long vessel signals new era of global trade Oakland, CA – December 31, 2015: The Port of Oakland this morning successfully berthed the largest cargo ship to ever visit the U.S. The CMA CGM… Read More

Oakland International Charts 12% Growth in November

December 22, 2015

Press Release For Immediate Release December 22, 2015 Oakland International Charts 12% Growth in November Airport Marks 24th Consecutive Month of Passenger Traffic Gains Oakland, CA – December 22, 2015: More flights, new destinations, and more passengers. Oakland International Airport (OAK) has enjoyed a healthy year of growth. The airport has now recorded 24 consecutive… Read More

‘Tis the Season for Winter Holiday Travel at Oakland International Airport

December 21, 2015

Press Release For Immediate Release December 21, 2015 ‘Tis the Season for Winter Holiday Travel at Oakland International Airport OAK to See More Travelers, More Flights, and More Destinations Holiday Passengers Forecast at 10.5% Above 2014   Oakland, CA – December 21, 2015: This holiday season has the Oakland International Airport (OAK) wrapping up the… Read More

Port of Oakland exec: ‘We have great confidence in this city’

December 15, 2015

Press Release For Immediate Release December 15, 2015 Port of Oakland Exec: ‘We have great confidence in this city’ Oakland booming, Port’s growing right along with it: Big ships, tenants, air routes Pamela Kershaw, Commercial Real Estate Director, Port of Oakland Oakland, CA – December 15, 2015: This city’s booming and the Port of Oakland… Read More

Port of Oakland launches hotline, live chat, and office hours

Press Release For Immediate Release December 15, 2015 Port of Oakland launches hotline, live chat, and office hours New outreach programs for greater community engagement Oakland, CA – December 15, 2015: Today the Port of Oakland launched a new toll-free telephone hotline, Web site live chat, and office hours in East and West Oakland. This… Read More

Largest-ever containership in U.S. coming to Port of Oakland

December 14, 2015

Press Release For Immediate Release December 14, 2015 Largest-ever containership in U.S. coming to Port of Oakland Benjamin Franklin is 1,300-feet-long, carries 18,000 20-foot containers Oakland, CA – December 14, 2015: The largest containership to ever visit the U.S. is scheduled to arrive here New Year’s Eve, the Port of Oakland announced today.  The Port… Read More

Oakland on the Map as a Destination from London on Norwegian Airlines

Press Release For Immediate Release December 14, 2015 Oakland on the Map as a Destination from London on Norwegian Airlines Norwegian Now Offers More Nonstop Routes to Europe from California Than Any Other European Airline Oakland, CA – December 14, 2015: Those with an eye on Oakland over the last few years have watched the… Read More

Port of Oakland import volume climbs 8.7 percent in November

December 11, 2015

Press Release For Immediate Release December 11, 2015 Port of Oakland import volume climbs 8.7 percent in November Eighth increase in last nine months; for the year, a slight gain over 2014 Oakland, CA – December 11, 2015: The Port of Oakland reported today that November containerized import volume jumped 8.7 percent from a year… Read More