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New poll: Port of Oakland good for the community and economy
July 15, 2015
Press Release For Immediate Release July 15, 2015 New poll: Port of Oakland good for the community and economy Port viewed as a major source of local jobs Oakland, CA – July 15, 2015: Port of Oakland neighbors strongly believe that the Port has a significant positive impact on jobs, the local economy and… Read More
Read Full Article...Imports up in June for fourth straight month at Port of Oakland
July 14, 2015
Press Release For Immediate Release July 14, 2015 Imports up in June for fourth straight month at Port of Oakland Exports decline due to strength of U.S. dollar Oakland, CA – July 14, 2015: Containerized import volume increased in June for the fourth straight month at the Port of Oakland. The Port said today… Read More
Read Full Article...New President for Port of Oakland Board of Port Commissioners
July 13, 2015
Press Release For Immediate Release July 13, 2015 New President for Port of Oakland Board of Port Commissioners Retired investment banker Earl Hamlin elected Oakland, CA – July 13, 2015: Retired investment banker Earl Hamlin has been elected President of the Port of Oakland Board of Port Commissioners. Mr. Hamlin, a 41-year Oakland resident,… Read More
Read Full Article...An added 400 dockworkers to handle Port of Oakland cargo
July 9, 2015
Press Release For Immediate Release July 9, 2015 An added 400 dockworkers to handle Port of Oakland cargo First new hires arrive this week to help clear vessel build-up Oakland, CA – July 9, 2015: The first of 400 new dockworkers arrive this week to meet the Port of Oakland’s need for more labor…. Read More
Read Full Article...Top real estate lawyer named to Port of Oakland board
July 8, 2015
Press Release For Immediate Release July 8, 2015 Top real estate lawyer named to Port of Oakland board City Council appoints Joan H. Story; nominated by Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf Oakland, CA – July 8, 2015: Prominent real estate attorney Joan H. Story has been appointed to the Port of Oakland Board of Port Commissioners…. Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland Adopts $470 Million Budget for Fiscal Year 2016
June 29, 2015
Press Release For Immediate Release June 29, 2015 Port of Oakland Adopts $470 Million Budget for Fiscal Year 2016 $167 million for capital improvements; chiefly at airport, former Army Base Oakland, CA – June 29, 2015: The Board of Port Commissioners has approved a $470 million Fiscal Year 2016 budget for the Port of… Read More
Read Full Article...Cargo Speed-Up Measures to Begin Rolling Out
June 26, 2015
Press Release For Immediate Release June 26, 2015 Port of Oakland Cargo Speed-Up Measures to Begin Rolling Out Chassis pool in time for peak shipping season, Saturday gates to follow Oakland, CA – June 26, 2015: Measures to accelerate Port of Oakland trade flows should begin rolling out in time for the peak shipping… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland diesel emissions way down, world takes note
June 24, 2015
Press Release For Immediate Release June 24, 2015 Port of Oakland diesel emissions way down, world takes note From Sacramento to China, a lesson in cleaning up trucks and ships Tianjin delegation briefed on Port of Oakland shorepower equipment. Oakland, CA – June 24, 2015: Port of Oakland efforts to cut diesel emissions are… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland takes step to speed up cargo flow
June 23, 2015
Press Release For Immediate Release June 23, 2015 Port of Oakland takes step to speed up cargo flow Testing Bluetooth sensors that can measure wait-times at terminal gates Oakland, CA – June 23, 2015: Technology familiar to rush-hour motorists may soon help accelerate containerized cargo flow through the Port of Oakland. The Port said… Read More
Read Full Article...May Busiest Month in Nearly Four Years at Port of Oakland
June 15, 2015
Press Release For Immediate Release June 15, 2015 May Busiest Month in Nearly Four Years at Port of Oakland Volume up for third straight month; import cargo grows 4.5 percent Oakland, CA – June 15, 2015: May was the busiest month in nearly four years at the Port of Oakland. The Port said today… Read More
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