Port of Oakland Board President honored by LGBT organization
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 […]
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 […]
Eat Real Festival at Jack London Square to draw big crowd
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. […]
Port of Oakland eases worry over bankrupt shipping line boxes
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 […]
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 […]
Port of Oakland’s largest terminal says night gates here to stay
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 […]
Port of Oakland Commissioner honored for service to City
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 […]
Coastal cleanup volunteers to pitch in at Port of Oakland shoreline
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 […]
Port of Oakland seeks business opportunities from small, local firms
Oakland, Calif. – Sept. 14, 2016: The Port of Oakland plans to spend $498 million on capital improvements over the next five years. That means the Port will be selecting contractors to carry out major public works projects. Today the Port is offering a “Contracting 101” seminar to help small and local firms compete for upcoming […]
Port of Oakland gets Hanjin ship today, a second due Friday
Oakland, CA – (Sept. 14, 2016): Hanjin Shipping vessels return here this week for the first time since the container carrier filed for bankruptcy Aug. 31. The Port of Oakland said the Hanjin Greece is expected to berth late this afternoon. It will be followed Friday by the Hanjin Boston. The container ships are among the […]