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Port of Oakland shatters 11-year-old record for November imports
December 14, 2018
Oakland, Calif. – Dec. 14, 2018: The Port of Oakland had its busiest November ever for imports in 2018, shattering an 11-year-old record. The Port said today that it handled the equivalent of 83,364 loaded 20-foot import containers last month. That beat the old November record of 76,902 containers set in 2007. November imports were up… Read More
Read Full Article...Former Port of Oakland staffer returns as Commissioner
December 13, 2018
Oakland, Calif. – Dec. 13, 2018: Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce CEO Barbara Leslie has joined the Port of Oakland’s governing Board of Port Commissioners. Ms. Leslie, a onetime Port Government Affairs Specialist, replaces Earl Hamlin who resigned from the seven-member Board. Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf nominated Ms. Leslie for the volunteer post. The City Council… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland Board names new Chief Audit Officer
December 7, 2018
Oakland, Calif. – Dec. 7, 2018: A longtime Santa Clara County audit and accounting manager becomes the Port of Oakland’s Chief Audit Officer next month. The Board of Port Commissioners said today it has appointed Rebecca Haggerty to its top auditing post. Currently the Internal Audit Manager for Santa Clara County, Ms. Haggerty will direct operational… Read More
Read Full Article...A Port of Oakland export that’s winning the trade war
December 6, 2018
Oakland, Calif. – Dec. 6, 2018: A scrappy little export commodity at the Port of Oakland is winning the battle against global trade headwinds. The Port said today that scrap paper shipments were up 3 percent in the first 10 months of 2018. The increase in Oakland’s recyclable paper shipments contrasts with a generally challenging environment… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland sees second trucker turn to all-electric cargo rig
November 20, 2018
Oakland, Calif. – Nov. 20, 2018: A second trucking firm at the Port of Oakland has turned to battery-powered big rigs. Impact Transportation said today that it has purchased a $275,000 all-electric truck for yard operations. It’s the latest step in the Port’s quest to phase out diesel-powered freight hauling. Impact said the twin-axle tractor –… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland, City working to reduce impact of trucks
November 19, 2018
Oakland, Calif. – Nov. 19, 2018: Port of Oakland and City officials are circulating a draft plan to reduce the impact of transport trucks on local streets. Called the West Oakland Truck Management Plan, it’s intended to improve the quality of life for the area’s residents. Among the plan’s objectives: Reduce disruption for residents and businesses… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland sees its busiest peak shipping season ever for imports
November 16, 2018
Oakland, Calif. – Nov. 16, 2018: The Port of Oakland had its busiest peak season ever for imports during the past three months. The Port said today that it handled the equivalent of 250,686 loaded 20-foot import containers from August through October, the traditional highwater mark for container shipping. That broke the old peak season import… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland selects UC Berkeley exec to head IT unit
November 14, 2018
Oakland, Calif. – Nov. 14, 2018: A longtime University of California, Berkeley systems expert has been named IT Director at the Port of Oakland. Kevin Fong, a 30-year veteran in systems management, joins the Port after 13 years at the university. He most recently served as IT Director for University Development and Alumni Relations. “Kevin’s expertise… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland cargo volume up in trade war, but can it last?
November 9, 2018
Oakland, Calif. – Nov. 9, 2018: A U.S.-China tit-for-tat over tariffs hasn’t dampened cargo volume growth at the Port of Oakland. In fact, the Port is on track for its third straight year of record container volume in 2018. But can it last? That’s the question supply chain experts pondered this week at the quarterly meeting… Read More
Read Full Article...Lineage and Dreisbach open Lineage Cool Port Oakland
November 1, 2018
Oakland, CA – November 1, 2018 – Lineage Logistics, LLC (“Lineage”) and Dreisbach Enterprises (“Dreisbach”) announced the official opening of Lineage Cool Port Oakland (“Cool Port”), the world’s latest next-generation cold storage and logistics facility. Set on 25 acres at the Port of Oakland’s waterfront, Cool Port will serve as the newest hub for temperature-controlled cargo… Read More
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