Seaport
The Largest Container Ship Ever to Call North America Visits the Port of Oakland
March 12, 2012
Press Releases For Immediate Release March 12, 2012 The Largest Container Ship Ever to Call North America Visits the Port of Oakland Oakland, Calif. – March 20, 2012 – The Port of Oakland welcomes tomorrow the largest containership ever to call any seaport in North America. The MSC Fabiola is a 12,562 TEU (twenty-foot equivalent-unit)… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland & China Merchants hold China Briefing & Roundtable
March 3, 2012
Press Releases For Immediate Release March 3, 2012 Port of Oakland and China Merchants hold “China Briefing and Roundtable” to Promote Export/Import Trade China Briefing at Port of Oakland with Port and China Merchants Holdings International officials. Oakland, CA – March 3, 2012 – The Port of Oakland and China Merchants Holdings International (CMHI) hosted… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland Celebrates GGB 75Th Anniversary Art Trade & Tourism
February 3, 2012
Press Releases For Immediate Release February 3, 2012 Port of Oakland Celebrates Golden Gate Bridge 75th Anniversary through Art, Trade and Tourism Port Calls for Artist Participation in Two Contests Depicting the Golden Gate Bridge to Oakland Connection This is a photo of some of the Port’s super post-Panamax cranes that “squeezed” under the Golden… Read More
Read Full Article...UC Berkeley Study Finds 50% Reduction in Diesel Emissions From Trucks
January 31, 2012
Press Releases For Immediate Release January 31, 2012 UC Berkeley Study Finds 50% Reduction in Diesel Emissions From Trucks at Port of Oakland Oakland, Calif. —January 31, 2012— An independent study by the Institute of Transportation Studies at the University of California at Berkeley (UC Berkeley) shows a dramatic reduction in air pollution from sources… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland Commissioners Appoint New Senior Managers
January 26, 2012
Press Releases For Immediate Release January 26, 2012 Port of Oakland Commissioners Appoint New Senior Managers Deputy Executive Director Jean Baker Director of Engineering Chris Chan Oakland, Calif. —January 26, 2012— The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners appointed Jean Banker as Deputy Executive Director at a January Port Board meeting (Jan. 12, 2012) and Chris… Read More
Read Full Article...Update from the Port of Oakland: 6:30am
December 13, 2011
Press Releases For Immediate Release December 13, 2011 Update from the Port of Oakland: 6:30am Port of Oakland Maritime Operations Returning to Normal Terminals calling up labor, truckers lining up, as all prepare to catch up on backlog caused by disruptions Maritime operations are returning to normal at the Port of Oakland after a day… Read More
Read Full Article...Update from the Port of Oakland: 7:30 a.m.
December 12, 2011
Press Releases For Immediate Release December 12, 2011 Update from the Port of Oakland: 7:30 a.m. Port of Oakland maritime operations continue with sporadic disruptions due to protests One week ago the Port of Oakland sent a message to all of our stakeholders throughout this region to Keep Our Port Open. This was in response… Read More
Read Full Article...Myths & Facts about the Port of Oakland Protests
Press Releases For Immediate Release December 12, 2011 Myths & Facts about the Port of Oakland Protests While news reports today have for the most part accurately described protest activity at the Port of Oakland today, some incorrect information and rumors persist. The Port would like to separate fact from rumor: Myth: The Port of… Read More
Read Full Article...Update from the Port of Oakland: 1:00 p.m.
Press Releases For Immediate Release December 12, 2011 Update from the Port of Oakland: 1:00 p.m. The Port of Oakland has remained operational, with protests leading to sporadic disruptions Protesters caused sporadic disruptions throughout the Port area, which led to delays, but the Port has remained operational throughout the morning. Traffic is now flowing into… Read More
Read Full Article...Update from the Port of Oakland: 7:00 p.m.
Press Releases For Immediate Release December 12, 2011 Update from the Port of Oakland: 7:00 p.m. No terminal activity scheduled for tonight; Port calls on protestors to remain peaceful, and avoid further costs to working families and our community Terminals are adhering to their regular schedules with no truck or gate operations planned for tonight…. Read More
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