Seaport

Port of Oakland import rally rolls on: up 15 percent in August

September 14, 2015

Press Release For Immediate Release September 14, 2015 Port of Oakland import rally rolls on: up 15 percent in August Sixth-straight monthly volume increase sets stage for peak shipping season   Oakland, CA – September 14, 2015: Containerized import volume keeps growing at the Port of Oakland as peak shipping season nears. The Port said… Read More

Port of Oakland: vessel traffic jam in San Francisco Bay fading

September 1, 2015

Press Release For Immediate Release September 1, 2015 Port of Oakland: vessel traffic jam in San Francisco Bay fading Six straight days without a ship waiting for berth   Oakland, CA – September 1, 2015: A backlog of container ships crowding San Francisco Bay is fading, the Port of Oakland said today. The Port reported… Read More

What’s in the box? Top commodities at Port of Oakland

August 25, 2015

Press Release For Immediate Release August 25, 2015 What’s in the box? Top commodities at Port of Oakland Over $40 billion in goods move through Port annually   Oakland, CA – August 25, 2015: The Port of Oakland moves 99% of the containerized goods that come through Northern California. What’s in the Box? Anything from… Read More

Port of Oakland favors Saturday gates, with two caveats

August 21, 2015

For Immediate Release August 21, 2015 Tells Federal Maritime Commission: need more labor, reasonable fee Oakland, CA – August 21, 2015: The Port of Oakland wants Saturday operations at its marine terminals. But it has two big concerns. That was the message Executive Director Chris Lytle delivered this week in a letter to the Federal… Read More

Port of Oakland favors Saturday gates, with two caveats

Press Release For Immediate Release August 21, 2015 Port of Oakland favors Saturday gates, with two caveats Tells Federal Maritime Commission: need more labor, reasonable fee   Oakland, CA – August 21, 2015: The Port of Oakland wants Saturday operations at its marine terminals. But it has two big concerns. That was the message Executive… Read More

Governor, Assembly Speaker visit Port of Oakland, call for transport fix

August 19, 2015

Press Release For Immediate Release August 19, 2015 Governor, Assembly Speaker visit Port of Oakland, call for transport fix Spotlight is on special session of Legislature looking at infrastructure funding   Oakland, CA – August 19, 2015: Sacramento came to the Port of Oakland today seeking support to fix ailing transportation infrastructure. Without road and… Read More

Port of Oakland receives leadership award for LGBTQ diversity

August 17, 2015

Press Release For Immediate Release August 17, 2015 Port of Oakland receives leadership award for LGBTQ diversity East Bay Stonewall Democrats says Port creates safe place   Oakland, CA – August 17, 2015: The Port of Oakland has been selected by the East Bay Stonewall Democratic Club to receive its 2015 Corporate Leader Award. The… Read More

Port of Oakland imports jumped 8.7 percent in July

August 14, 2015

Press Release For Immediate Release August 14, 2015 Port of Oakland imports jumped 8.7 percent in July Fifth-straight month of growth; exports gain for first time in 2015   Oakland, CA – August 14, 2015: Imports extended their growth streak to five straight months at the Port of Oakland in July. The Port said today… Read More

Port of Oakland global trade in first half of 2015: $21.29 billion

August 13, 2015

Press Release For Immediate Release August 13, 2015 Port of Oakland global trade in first half of 2015: $21.29 billion China remains top trade partner; eight of top 10 from Asia   Oakland, CA – August 13, 2015: Global trade through the Port of Oakland totaled $21.29 billion in the first half of 2015. That… Read More

Task force meets to help Port of Oakland become more efficient

August 7, 2015

Press Release For Immediate Release August 7, 2015 Task force meets to help Port of Oakland become more efficient Labor, truckers, cargo owners join effort to get cargo moving quickly   Oakland, CA – August 7, 2015: Port of Oakland officials have a plan to move cargo more efficiently at their global trade gateway. This… Read More