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Port of Oakland free, summer harbor tours return next month
April 18, 2024
Oakland, Calif. – April 18, 2024: The Port of Oakland is offering this year’s free harbor tours to the public from May to October 2024. It’s a unique opportunity to see the Port’s shipping operations up close while enjoying a sunset cruise along the Oakland Estuary and San Francisco Bay. “These tours are an important opportunity to strengthen… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland appoints Diego González as Government Affairs Manager
March 21, 2024
Oakland, Calif. – March 21, 2024: The Port of Oakland today announced the appointment of Diego González to Government Affairs Manager. Mr. González brings legislative advocacy and policy experience to the full-time position after serving eight years as a Port Governmental Affairs Field Representative. González most recently served in the Acting Manager position for the… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland Executive Director says it’s the “moment to modernize”
March 1, 2024
Oakland, Calif. – February 29, 2024: In his annual State of the Port 2024 address, Port of Oakland Executive Director Danny Wan highlighted proposed infrastructure and environmental projects that will reframe the future of shipping and transportation in Northern California. In his speech to a sold-out crowd of Port and Airport stakeholders, community leaders, and… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland welcomes contemporary Mexican restaurant to Jack London Square
February 29, 2024
Oakland, Calif. – February 29, 2024: The Port of Oakland welcomes a new addition to Jack London Square’s diverse dining options. Mia Comida Casera Mezcaleria, Mia for short, is a contemporary taqueria specializing in authentic Mexican cuisine at reasonable prices. The new 1,170 square-foot restaurant opened last month in the Broadway Plaza area across from… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland January container volume continues to rise
February 26, 2024
Oakland, Calif. – February 26, 2024: The Port of Oakland January container volume continues its upward trajectory, following a trend first seen in 2023. Full imports increased 8.2%, with the Seaport handling 72,081 TEUs (twenty-foot containers) in January 2024, versus 66,637 TEUs in January 2023. Full exports saw an increase of 9.3%, with 62,596 TEUs… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland awarded $10 million to modernize restrooms at Oakland International Airport
February 22, 2024
Oakland, Calif.–February 22, 2024: Last week, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that the Port of Oakland, which operates Oakland International Airport (OAK), will be granted $10 million in project funding. The funds will be used for Phase 1 of the airport’s forthcoming Terminal Restroom Renovation Program, which will modernize OAK’s restrooms and add both… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland remains preferred gateway for refrigerated export cargo in 2023
February 21, 2024
Oakland, Calif. – February 21, 2024: The Port of Oakland is a refrigerated cargo powerhouse. It ranks number one by TEU (twenty-foot container) volume in refrigerated (reefer) export trade among United States (US) ports. Oakland has ranked first among all US ports in international reefer export TEU’s for seven consecutive years. The total commercial value… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland names new Maritime Marketing Manager
February 20, 2024
Oakland, Calif. – February 20, 2024: The Port of Oakland today announced the appointment of new Maritime Marketing Manager Carolyn Almquist. She brings with her a wealth of private sector experience in international trade. Almquist joins the Port of Oakland after 25 years with American President Lines (APL), a subsidiary of the CMA CGM Group. She… Read More
Read Full Article...Port, Oakland Chamber host sold-out environmental symposium
February 8, 2024
Oakland, Calif. – February 8, 2024: The Port of Oakland in partnership with the Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce held the first-ever Oakland environmental symposium yesterday. The event brought together maritime, aviation, commercial real estate, environmental, business, government and community leaders to collaborate on innovative zero-emissions solutions. “We are dedicated to growing green businesses and creating green-collar jobs… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland launches 2024 Summer College Internship Program
January 11, 2024
Oakland, Calif. – January 11, 2024: The Port of Oakland is recruiting highly-motivated full-time college students for its 2024 Summer College Internship Program. Through a competitive process, prospective applicants can apply for paid internships in 18 professional fields at the Port, including in Aviation, Communications, Engineering, Governmental Affairs, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal, Maritime, Planning &… Read More
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