Seaport

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

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

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

Tree-lighting ceremony and 39th Annual Lighted Yacht Parade mark official start of the holidays at Jack London Square

December 4, 2015

Press Release For Immediate Release December 4, 2015 Tree-lighting ceremony and 39th Annual Lighted Yacht Parade mark official start of the holidays at Jack London Square Oakland, CA – December 4, 2015: Tonight, Friday, Dec. 4, 2015, is the annual tree-lighting ceremony at Jack London Square along the Oakland waterfront and Saturday evening is Deck… Read More

Port of Oakland lifting four giant cranes 26 feet higher

November 30, 2015

Press Release For Immediate Release November 30, 2015 Port of Oakland lifting four giant cranes 26 feet higher $13.95 million project allows more megaships to call Oakland, CA – November 30, 2015: Global trade is about to get a big lift from the Port of Oakland. The Port said today it’s raising four massive gantry… Read More

Port of Oakland’s largest terminal tests night, Saturday hours

November 25, 2015

Press Release For Immediate Release November 25, 2015 Port of Oakland’s largest terminal tests night, Saturday hours Harbor truckers can avoid daytime peak for some transactions Oakland, CA – November 25, 2015: A Port of Oakland marine terminal is opening on certain nights and Saturday’s in an experiment to accelerate containerized trade flow.  The trial-basis… Read More

Port of Oakland in talks to build Seaport Logistics Complex

November 13, 2015

Press Release For Immediate Release November 13, 2015 Port of Oakland in talks to build Seaport Logistics Complex Twenty-acre site is next phase of plan to grow cargo volume Oakland, CA – November 13, 2015: Talks have begun to develop the next phase of a 170-acre Seaport Logistics Complex at the Port of Oakland. Port… Read More