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First-Ever Collaboration at World Shipping Summit in Qingdao, China
November 12, 2009
Press Releases For Immediate Release November 12, 2009 Us West Coast Ports/Western Rails Announce First-Ever Collaboration at World Shipping Summit in Qingdao, China Six Major US West Coast Ports and Two Major Rail Companies Demonstrate Strength of USWC as Global Gateway to America Qingdao, China (Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009) — In a historical first, six major… Read More
Read Full Article...Oakland Board of Port Commissioners Bans Dirty Trucks
October 9, 2009
Press Releases For Immediate Release October 9, 2009 Oakland Board of Port Commissioners Bans Dirty Trucks Strict Truck Ban Goes Beyond State Regulations and Starts January 2010 to Help Clear the Air Oakland, CA 10-09-09 – This week at the regularly scheduled October 6, 2009 board meeting, the Oakland Board of Port Commissioners adopted a strict… Read More
Read Full Article...50 FEET DELIVERED!
September 18, 2009
Press Releases For Immediate Release September 18, 2009 50 Feet Delivered! Port of Oakland, Congresswoman Barbara Lee, US Army Corps of Engineers, CA Coastal Conservancy and other Port Stakeholders Mark Major Milestone with Completion of -50 Foot Oakland Harbor Deepening Project Oakland, CA 09-18-09 – Friday afternoon at the Port’s Middle Harbor Shoreline Park, Port… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland Hires Chief Financial Officer
July 31, 2009
Press Releases For Immediate Release July 31, 2009 Port of Oakland Hires Chief Financial Officer Oakland, CA– 07-31-09 – Port of Oakland hires Ms. Sara Lee, formerly an investment banker, as its Chief Financial Officer. Port of Oakland Executive Director Omar Benjamin said, “Sara Lee is an excellent fit for her new role at our Port… Read More
Read Full Article...New Commissioner for Port of Oakland
July 30, 2009
Press Releases For Immediate Release July 30, 2009 New Commissioner for Port Of Oakland Gilda Gonzales Joins the Oakland Board of Port Commissioners Oakland, CA – July 30, 2009 – The newest member of the Oakland Board of Port Commissioners, Ms. Gilda Gonzales, was sworn in on Wednesday, July 29, 2009. Ms. Gilda Gonzales will be… Read More
Read Full Article...Millions Available to Reduce Truck Pollution at Port of Oakland
July 28, 2009
Press Releases For Immediate Release July 28, 2009 Millions Available to Reduce Truck Pollution at Port of Oakland SAN FRANCISCO – Today the Bay Area Air Quality Management District announced a new $2 million federal grant to supplement the $20 million in state and local funds to install diesel exhaust filters and replace old trucks… Read More
Read Full Article...Port to Consider Resolution in Support of National Goods Movement Policy
Press Releases For Immediate Release July 28, 2009 Port of Oakland Commissioners to Consider Resolution in Support of National Goods Movement Policy Oakland, CA 07-28-09 – The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners will consider a resolution supporting a national goods movement policy at their July 30th Executive Committee meeting. The resolution focuses on promoting a… Read More
Read Full Article...Port Donates 200 Refurbished Computers to Oakland Recreation Centers
July 14, 2009
Press Releases For Immediate Release July 14, 2009 Port of Oakland Donates 200 Refurbished Computers for Use in Oakland Recreation Centers Computer Donation Helps Close Digital Divide Oakland, Ca. 07-14-09 – Port of Oakland donated 200 refurbished computers for use at two dozen Oakland recreation centers as part of the collaboration with Oakland Technology Exchange West… Read More
Read Full Article...West Coast Port Press for Funding for Port Development & Jobs
June 24, 2009
Press Releases June 24, 2009 West Coast Port Directors Visit Federal Officials to Press for Funding for Port Development, Jobs to Boost Local Economies Press Conference on Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at 8:00 A.M. (Est) Location for In-Person Interviews: 801 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C.—June 24, 2009 — Directors from six United States… Read More
Read Full Article...Oakland Commissioners Adopts CTMP, Directs Staff to Develop Truck Ban
June 18, 2009
Press Releases For Immediate Release June 18, 2009 Oakland Board of Port Commissioners Adopts Comprehensive Truck Management Plan (CTMP) and Directs Staff to Develop Truck Ban $15.2 Million CTMP Addresses Air Quality, Safety and Security, Business and Operations, and Community Issues Oakland, Calif.—June 18, 2009 —The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners adopted the Port of Oakland’s… Read More
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