Seaport
Port of Oakland, Parsons and Partners Launch New App to Improve Port Operations
January 4, 2024
Chantilly, Va. (January 4, 2024) – Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) today joins the Port of Oakland, California, Advent eModal, Mobile Programming and key stakeholders to announce the launch of the Freight Intelligent Transportation System (FITS) at the Port. Since 2020, Parsons has worked closely with the Alameda County Transportation Commission (CTC), Port staff, the City… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland November container volume dips slightly
December 20, 2023
Oakland, Calif. – December 20, 2023: The Port of Oakland full import and export volumes were down in November compared to the previous month, registering 132,648 TEUs (twenty-foot containers), versus 142,255 TEUs in October, representing a 6.8% drop. Full imports rose 3.8% over November 2022 volume, with 71,258 TEUs passing through Port facilities this November compared to 68,646… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland October container export volume rises
November 17, 2023
Oakland, Calif. – November 17, 2023: The Port of Oakland October export container volume rose to the highest volume in any single month seen in 2023. Full export TEUs (twenty-foot containers) rose 4% during October 2023 compared to October 2022, with a volume of 68,974 TEUs. The fading of supply chain congestion caused by pandemic-related disruptions continues… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland wins prestigious, international industry awards
October 25, 2023
Oakland, Calif. – October 25, 2023: The Port of Oakland was presented with two awards by the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) this week at the annual AAPA conference. The AAPA Lighthouse Awards honor the best port programs each year. The American Association of Port Authorities is the voice of the seaport industry in the… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland September container volume holds steady
October 24, 2023
Oakland, Calif. – October 24, 2023: The Port of Oakland September container volume remains consistent with volume throughout 2023. Full TEUs (twenty-foot containers) rose 1.2% this September compared to September 2022, registering 134,186 TEUs, versus 132,559 TEUs in September 2022. However, they have remained flat compared to August 2023. Full exports, which jumped 9.1%, handling 59,757 TEUs… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland partners with state and Japanese trade officials to cut global maritime shipping emissions
October 20, 2023
Oakland, Calif. – October 20, 2023: Port of Oakland leaders joined the Port Decarbonization & Green Shipping Corridor Symposium today to discuss the important work being done to reduce greenhouse gas footprints globally and locally. Port of Oakland Executive Director Danny Wan addressed port industry colleagues on the latest projects being implemented at Oakland to significantly cut… Read More
Read Full Article...Federal funding headed to Port of Oakland for hydrogen projects
October 16, 2023
Oakland, Calif. – October 16, 2023: Hydrogen projects at the Port of Oakland are in line for federal and state funding. This is thanks to the Biden administration’s announcement October 13, awarding up to $1.2 billion to California as a designated hydrogen hub. “We are grateful to have outstanding federal, state, and local support for our vision… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland appoints its first woman Director of Engineering
October 12, 2023
Oakland, Calif. – October 12, 2023: The Port of Oakland has appointed Emilia Sánchez as its new Director of Engineering. Ms. Sánchez joined the Port in February as an Engineering Project Manager. She is the first woman and first Latina to serve in this leadership position at the Port. Ms. Sánchez spent over a decade at BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit), where she served in various positions. She managed the development of… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland joins environmental non-profit Green Marine
October 4, 2023
Oakland, Calif. – October 4, 2023: Green Marine certified the Port of Oakland this week through its environmental program. The certification process supports the Port’s transition to zero emissions operations. The Port doubled down on its commitment to the environment by joining Green Marine earlier this year. Green Marine is a Canadian- and U.S.-based non-profit organization dedicated… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland reaches milestone for proposed Turning Basins Widening Project
October 3, 2023
Oakland, Calif. – October 3, 2023: The proposed Oakland Harbor Turning Basins Widening Navigation Project has reached another important milestone with the release of a Draft Environmental Impact Report (Draft EIR). The Port of Oakland will host three public meetings during the 45-day public review and comment period to collect feedback from the community. The… Read More
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