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Port of Oakland January import volume soars 75 percent
February 10, 2016
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...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...Oakland Port Commission renews Project Labor Agreement
January 29, 2016
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
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland will keep cargo moving after a terminal closes
January 19, 2016
Press Release For Immediate Release January 19, 2016 Port of Oakland will keep cargo moving after a terminal closes Ports America Outer Harbor ending lease, vessels to call at neighbor terminals Oakland, CA – January 19, 2016: Port of Oakland officials promised to keep cargo moving efficiently after Ports America Outer Harbor terminal announced today… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland import volume held steady in 2015
January 12, 2016
Press Release For Immediate Release January 12, 2016 Port of Oakland import volume held steady in 2015 Maritime Director: ‘No small achievement given the way the year started’ Oakland, CA – January 12, 2016: Containerized import volume at the Port of Oakland in 2015 was essentially unchanged from 2014, according to statistics released today. The… Read More
Read Full Article...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
Read Full Article...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
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