Seaport

Port of Oakland Reaches Milestone in Shore Power Implementation

December 3, 2012

Press Releases For Immediate Release December 3, 2012 Port of Oakland Reaches Milestone in Shore Power Implementation Global Shipping Company Hapag-Lloyd Conducts Final System Test Final shore power test conducted successfully on Hapag-Lloyd’s Dallas Express vessel located at the Port of Oakland’s Oakland International Container Terminal (OICT) on December 1, 2012. Shore Power Regulations (PDF)… Read More

Port of Oakland Appoints Danny Wan as New Port Attorney

November 21, 2012

Press Releases For Immediate Release November 21, 2012 Port of Oakland Appoints Danny Wan as New Port Attorney Oakland, CA—November 21, 2012— At their November 15 Board meeting, the Oakland Board of Port Commissioners unanimously appointed Danny Wan as the new Port Attorney. Mr. Wan’s appointment is effective December 17, 2012. As Port Attorney, Danny Wan… Read More

Normal Operations at OAK Despite Strike Action

November 20, 2012

Press Releases For Immediate Release November 20, 2012 Normal Operations at Oakland International Airport Despite Strike Action Fluid Situation with Disruptions Throughout Maritime Area Impacting Truckers and Workers We have maintained normal operations at Oakland International Airport despite the strike action, and are ready for our busiest travel week of the year. In the maritime… Read More

Port of Oakland & SEIU Local 1021 to Renew Discussions

Press Releases For Immediate Release November 20, 2012 Port of Oakland & SEIU Local 1021 to Renew Discussions Mayor of Oakland Helps Bring Parties Together to Re-Engage so that Work can Resume at the Seaport Oakland-CA – November 20, 2012 – Oakland Mayor Jean Quan brought the leadership of the Port of Oakland and Service… Read More

Normal Operations Expected at OAK During Union Action, Nov. 20

November 19, 2012

Press Releases For Immediate Release November 19, 2012 Normal Operations Expected at Oakland International Airport During Union Action Today and Tuesday, Nov. 20 However, Port Expresses Concern on Impact to Shipping, Finances, and Jobs by Union Picketing Oakland, CA—November 19, 2012— Port of Oakland officials today said that a labor action starting tonight and running through… Read More

Port of Oakland Executive Director Retires

November 12, 2012

Press Releases For Immediate Release November 12, 2012 Port of Oakland Executive Director Retires Nov. 12, 2012, OAKLAND, CA — Omar Benjamin has notified the Port of Oakland Board of Port Commissioners that he is retiring from his position as Executive Director of the Port of Oakland, effective immediately. Acting Executive Director Deborah Ale Flint will… Read More

Update Acting Executive Director Deborah Ale Flint

November 1, 2012

Press Releases For Immediate Release November 1, 2012 Update from Port of Oakland Acting Executive Director Deborah Ale Flint Focused on Progress Toward Financial Sustainability and Maintaining 24/7 Operations for Customers and Community I would like to take this opportunity to address the Port’s leadership and provide an update on where we are with the… Read More

Statement from Acting Executive Director Deborah Ale Flint

October 25, 2012

Press Releases For Immediate Release October 25, 2012 Statement from Port of Oakland Acting Executive Director Deborah Ale Flint As I communicated to my Port of Oakland colleagues earlier today, the last week has been particularly challenging for our organization, our leadership, and our employees. I want to take this opportunity to share my perspective… Read More

Port Accelerates Action on Alleged Improper Expenditures

October 18, 2012

Press Releases For Immediate Release October 18, 2012 Port Accelerates Action on Alleged Improper Expenditures Oakland, Calif. – October 18, 2012 – The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners has taken the following actions: The Board has put Executive Director Omar R. Benjamin on Administrative Leave with pay effective immediately. The Board has directed and empowered current… Read More

Port of Oakland Taking Action on Improper Expenditures

October 15, 2012

Press Releases For Immediate Release October 15, 2012 Port of Oakland Taking Action on Improper Expenditures and Strengthening Expense Policies Oakland, Calif. — October 15, 2012 — The Port of Oakland Board of Port Commissioners today announced actions that are underway to strengthen the Port’s expense reimbursement policies and procedures to prevent improper expenditure of Port funds. “To… Read More