New performance guidelines proposed for Port of Oakland
Press Release For Immediate Release January 28, 2016 New performance guidelines proposed for Port of Oakland Task force wants trucks in and out with less wait time Oakland, CA – January 28, 2016: Port of Oakland users want trucks to get in and out of its marine terminals in less time. That was the message […]
Port of Oakland boss: ‘We can handle the business’
Press Release For Immediate Release January 21, 2016 Port of Oakland boss: ‘We can handle the business’ Chris Lytle says plans coming together to migrate cargo as a terminal closes Port Executive Director Chris Lytle delivers State of the Port address Oakland, CA – January 21, 2016: Executive Director Chris Lytle said today that the […]
Port of Oakland will keep cargo moving after a terminal closes
Press Release For Immediate Release January 19, 2016 Port of Oakland will keep cargo moving after a terminal closes Ports America Outer Harbor ending lease, vessels to call at neighbor terminals Oakland, CA – January 19, 2016: Port of Oakland officials promised to keep cargo moving efficiently after Ports America Outer Harbor terminal announced today […]
Port of Oakland import volume held steady in 2015
Press Release For Immediate Release January 12, 2016 Port of Oakland import volume held steady in 2015 Maritime Director: ‘No small achievement given the way the year started’ Oakland, CA – January 12, 2016: Containerized import volume at the Port of Oakland in 2015 was essentially unchanged from 2014, according to statistics released today. The […]
Port of Oakland marine terminal re-opens after upgrade
Press Release For Immediate Release January 7, 2016 Port of Oakland marine terminal re-opens after upgrade New gates, equipment, operating system to improve container cargo handling Oakland, CA – January 7, 2016: A Port of Oakland marine terminal has re-opened following two months of modernization to improve cargo handling. The upgrade climaxes tomorrow when Ben […]
Bay Area to the CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin: ‘Hurry back’
Press Release For Immediate Release January 4, 2016 Bay Area to the CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin: ‘Hurry back’ Largest container ship ever in U.S. leaves Port of Oakland; due back in Feb. For photos and videos of the CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin, CLICK HERE Oakland, CA – January 4, 2016: So long, “Big Ben;” hurry […]
Port of Oakland welcomes CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin, first megaship ever in U.S.
Press Release For Immediate Release December 31, 2015 Port of Oakland welcomes CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin, first megaship ever in U.S. Quarter-mile-long vessel signals new era of global trade Oakland, CA – December 31, 2015: The Port of Oakland this morning successfully berthed the largest cargo ship to ever visit the U.S. The CMA CGM […]
Port of Oakland exec: ‘We have great confidence in this city’
Press Release For Immediate Release December 15, 2015 Port of Oakland Exec: ‘We have great confidence in this city’ Oakland booming, Port’s growing right along with it: Big ships, tenants, air routes Pamela Kershaw, Commercial Real Estate Director, Port of Oakland Oakland, CA – December 15, 2015: This city’s booming and the Port of Oakland […]
Port of Oakland launches hotline, live chat, and office hours
Press Release For Immediate Release December 15, 2015 Port of Oakland launches hotline, live chat, and office hours New outreach programs for greater community engagement Oakland, CA – December 15, 2015: Today the Port of Oakland launched a new toll-free telephone hotline, Web site live chat, and office hours in East and West Oakland. This […]
Largest-ever containership in U.S. coming to Port of Oakland
Press Release For Immediate Release December 14, 2015 Largest-ever containership in U.S. coming to Port of Oakland Benjamin Franklin is 1,300-feet-long, carries 18,000 20-foot containers Oakland, CA – December 14, 2015: The largest containership to ever visit the U.S. is scheduled to arrive here New Year’s Eve, the Port of Oakland announced today. The Port […]