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The Port of Oakland oversees the Oakland seaport, Oakland International Airport, and 20 miles of waterfront. The Oakland seaport is 0ne of the top ten container ports in the U.S.; Oakland International Airport is the second largest San Francisco Bay Area airport offering over 300 daily passenger and cargo flights; and the Port's real estate includes commercial developments such as Jack London Square and hundreds of acres of public parks and conservation areas. Together, through Port operations and those of its tenants and users, the Port supports 84,000 jobs in the region and over one million jobs across the United States. The Port of Oakland was established in 1927 and is an independent department of the City of Oakland.

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Robert Bernardo
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Director of Communications
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Marilyn Sandifur
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Media and Public Relations Manager
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David DeWitt
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Media/PR Specialist
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    Thumbnail of West Oakland community agreement ensures cleaner, greener operations for new Port of Oakland bulk shipping terminal
    West Oakland community agreement ensures cleaner, greener operations for new Port of Oakland bulk shipping terminal
    September 29th, 2023
    Oakland, Calif. – September 29, 2023: The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners approved changes in its agreement with Eagle Rock Aggregates to develop and operate a bulk marine terminal at... READ MORE
    Thumbnail of Economic Report: Port of Oakland generates nearly 100,000 local jobs
    Economic Report: Port of Oakland generates nearly 100,000 local jobs
    September 18th, 2023
    Oakland, Calif. – September 18, 2023:  According to an economic impact report released today, the Port of Oakland generates 98,345 local jobs. As the second largest job generator in Oakland... READ MORE
    Thumbnail of Port of Oakland holds event to assist small, local and diverse contractors
    Port of Oakland holds event to assist small, local and diverse contractors
    August 9th, 2023
    Oakland, Calif. – August 9, 2023:  The Port of Oakland held a Proposal Writing and Business Development Exposition and Workshop last week. The event was designed to help local, small and diverse... READ MORE
    Thumbnail of Port of Oakland creates new position to enhance public engagement
    Port of Oakland creates new position to enhance public engagement
    August 8th, 2023
    Oakland, Calif. – August 8, 2023: The Port of Oakland named Matt Davis Chief Public Engagement Officer (CPEO). The newly created role will bring the divisions of Communications, Governmental Affairs and Social... READ MORE