Port of Oakland Cargo Remains Steady in April Despite Fewer Vessel Calls
Exports again outpace imports as cargo flows show resilience amid shifting shipping patterns Oakland, Calif. – May 29, 2026: The Port of Oakland handled 184,492 TEUs (twenty-foot containers) in April, reflecting stable cargo activity despite fewer vessel arrivals during the month. April volume was down modestly from March’s 198,667 TEUs; total vessel calls declined from […]
Port of Oakland Cargo Volume Rebounds in March as Vessel Calls Rise
Container volume rises month over month, signaling increase in activity heading into second quarter Oakland, Calif. – April 21, 2026: The Port of Oakland handled 198,667 TEUs (twenty-foot containers) in March, up significantly from 163,254 TEUs in February, as vessel calls and cargo activity returned to more typical levels. The Port recorded 86 vessel calls in March, compared to 72 […]
Port of Oakland Moves 163,254 TEUs in February as Exports Continue to Outperform Imports
Export volumes remain comparatively resilient, underscoring Oakland’s strength in agricultural and refrigerated cargo Oakland, Calif. – March 20, 2026: The Port of Oakland processed 163,254 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in February 2026, a 16.7% decline from January and a 14.5% decrease year over year, as vessel activity slowed due in part to observation of the Lunar New […]
Port of Oakland Opens 2026 with Modest Cargo Growth in January
Import gains drive overall volume increase as vessel activity remains steady Oakland, Calif. – March 2, 2026: The Port of Oakland began 2026 with steady cargo performance, handling 195,897 twenty-foot containers (TEUs) in January, a 1.4% increase compared to January 2025 and a 9.1% rise from December 2025 volumes. The results signal a stable start […]
Port of Oakland Closes 2025 with Stable Cargo Volumes
Growth in exports offsets soft import numbers amid uneven global trade conditions Oakland, Calif. – Jan. 14, 2026: The Port of Oakland handled 179,580 twenty-foot containers (TEUs) in December 2025, a slight 1.7% decrease from year-over-year totals, as the Port closed out the calendar year with stable overall cargo volumes despite uneven global trade conditions. Full containerized cargo totaled 140,050 TEUs, down 3.0% compared to December 2024. Loaded imports […]
Port of Oakland Moves 174,239 TEUs in November as Exports Increase
Agricultural and refrigerated exports post gains while overall volumes reflect seasonal and market adjustments Oakland, Calif. – Dec. 23, 2025: The Port of Oakland handled 174,239 twenty-foot containers (TEUs) in November 2025, reflecting a 4.1% year-over-year decline and a 4.7% decrease from October, as cargo volumes reflected typical seasonal slowing and continued adjustments in global shipping patterns. Loaded cargo remained steady, supported by strengthening exports. Loaded […]
Port of Oakland Moves 182,879 TEUs in October as Loaded Cargo Remains Strong
Total volume climbs 2.2 percent from September Oakland, Calif. – Nov. 17, 2025: The Port of Oakland handled 182,879 twenty-foot containers (TEUs) in October 2025, marking a 2.2 percent increase compared to September 2025. The month-to-month gain reflects steady full-container activity as global shipping continues to rebalance. Full container cargo remained resilient, with full imports […]
Port of Oakland September cargo volumes dip amid shifting trade patterns
Year-to-date totals remain steady as larger ships boost operational efficiency Oakland, Calif. – Oct. 15, 2025: The Port of Oakland handled 178,942 twenty-foot containers (TEUs) in September 2025, a 6.6 percent decline year-over-year and 7 percent below August volumes. Port officials said the decrease reflects market adjustments tied to tariff uncertainty and shifting global trade […]
Port of Oakland August Container Volumes Hold Steady
Exports grow 5 percent as importers adjust to shifting trade policies Oakland, Calif. – Sept. 24, 2025: The Port of Oakland reported steady cargo flows in August 2025, handling 192,313 twenty-foot containers (TEUs), nearly even with August 2024 volumes (-0.3%). In a year-over-year comparison, imports decreased slightly and totaled 82,245 TEUs (-1.2%), while exports rose […]
Port of Oakland Container Volume Surges in July
Imports and exports both increase from last month Oakland, Calif. – August 19, 2025: Port of Oakland July container volume marked a strong rebound from June, with volumes climbing sharply as importers moved cargo early to get ahead of the announced August 1 tariff deadlines. Loaded imports jumped from 70,334 TEUs (twenty-foot containers) in June […]