Oct. imports up 9% at Port of Oakland
Press Release For Immediate Release November 21, 2014 Oct. imports up 9% at Port of Oakland, biggest gain in 6 months Strategic push, diversions from Southern California lifted cargo volume Oakland, CA – Nov. 20, 2014 – Containerized imports shipped through the Port of Oakland surged 9.17% in October from a year ago. The […]
All San Francisco Bay Area Ports Closed Today
Media Advisory For Immediate Release November 20, 2014 All San Francisco Bay Area Ports Closed Today All San Francisco Bay Area ports including the Port of Oakland are closed today due to a safety stand-down by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU). According to the ILWU, the stand-down has been called in response […]
More cargo coming; it’s time to prepare
Press Releases For Immediate Release November 5, 2014 Port of Oakland outlook: more cargo coming; it’s time to prepare Importers, exporters list needs at seaport customer forum Oakland, CA – Nov. 6, 2014 – The Port of Oakland is positioned to increase its cargo volume in California’s turbulent container shipping market. But there’s more […]
Port Applauds Passage Of Transport Measure BB
Press Releases For Immediate Release November 5, 2014 Port of Oakland Applauds Passage Of Transport Measure BB Alameda County Sales Tax Extension To Help Ease Commutes, Freight Movement Oakland, CA – Nov. 5, 2014 – A sales tax extension and augmentation approved by voters Tuesday should be good news for commuters and international shippers. […]
Port of Oakland’s First Female Engineer Retires
Press Releases For Immediate Release October 31, 2014 Port of Oakland’s First Female Engineer Retires After 33 Years of Service Jill Bornor-Brown Also Port’s First African-American Female Engineer Oakland, CA – October 31, 2014 – Jill Bornor-Brown made history when she became the first female engineer as well as the first African-American female engineer […]
September Was Busiest Month at The Port Of Oakland
Press Releases For Immediate Release October 23, 2014 September Was Busiest Month at The Port Of Oakland in More Than a Year Imports Up 7.1% From a Year Ago; Total Volume Increased 2.87% Oakland, CA – October 23, 2014 – September was the busiest month at the Port of Oakland in more than a […]
Port of Oakland Names Mike Zampa Director of Communications
Press Releases For Immediate Release October 8, 2014 Port of Oakland Names Mike Zampa Director of Communications Former News Editor Brings Global Maritime and Finance Expertise Oakland, CA – October 8, 2014 – The Port of Oakland has named Mike Zampa as Director of Communications. He’ll be responsible for all internal and external communications […]
Christopher Boucher as Director of Human Resources
Press Releases For Immediate Release July 29, 2014 Port of Oakland Announces Christopher Boucher as Director of Human Resources Boucher brings expertise in recruitment, labor relations, training and development Oakland, California – July 29, 2014 – Port of Oakland Executive Director Chris Lytle announced Christopher Boucher as the Port’s new Director of Human Resources. […]
Board of Port Commissioners Elects New Officers
Press Releases For Immediate Release July 24, 2014 Oakland Board of Port Commissioners Elects New Officers Newly elected officers provide legal, business, and financial expertise to continue to serve the Port and its stakeholders Oakland, California – July 24, 2014 – Today the Oakland Board of Port Commissioners approved a resolution officially ratifying the […]
Oakland International Airport Welcomes Norwegian Air Shuttle
Press Releases For Immediate Release May 28, 2014 Oakland International Airport Welcomes Norwegian Air Shuttle First Ever Nonstop Between San Francisco Bay and Norway Oakland, California – May 28, 2014 – This evening at OAK, Norwegian Air Shuttle, recently named the World’s Best Low Cost Carrier by Air Transport World magazine, saw its first […]