Port of Oakland seeks development concepts for Howard Property
50-acres adjacent to Jack London Square – A transformational development opportunity Oakland, Calif. – September 6, 2024: The Port of Oakland has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeking a developer for its 50-acre Howard Property. Located along the Oakland waterfront, this site is a former marine terminal that has not been used for cargo […]
Port of Oakland hosts U.S. Senator Alex Padilla and California Governor Gavin Newsom for major hydrogen investment celebration
Nation’s first Hydrogen Hub launches in Oakland after $1.2 billion federal investment Oakland, Calif. – September 3, 2024: The Port of Oakland officials hosted U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), California Governor Gavin Newsom, and U.S. Department of Energy Under Secretary David Crane for a Port tour. This was part of the August 30 celebration marking […]
Port of Oakland July container volume registers consistent growth
Full imports gain is 18.8% in six months compared to same period last year Oakland, Calif. – August 22, 2024: The Port of Oakland July full container volume continues on its trajectory of steady growth. Full container volume (imports and exports) rose 2.4% compared to July 2023. Full imports increased 18.8% over the last six […]
Port of Oakland joins national effort to integrate the supply chain
West Coast ports tackle congestion and climate change with data sharing Oakland, Calif. – August 21, 2024: The Port of Oakland (Port) joined the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) Freight Logistics Optimization Works (FLOW) initiative. FLOW is aimed at integrating the nation’s supply chain. FLOW creates a more robust system for sharing information with public and […]
Port of Oakland appoints Diego González as Government Affairs Manager
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 […]
Port of Oakland welcomes contemporary Mexican restaurant to Jack London Square
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 […]
Port of Oakland January container volume continues to rise
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 […]
Port of Oakland awarded $10 million to modernize restrooms at Oakland International Airport
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 […]
Port of Oakland remains preferred gateway for refrigerated export cargo in 2023
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 […]
Port of Oakland names new Maritime Marketing Manager
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 […]