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Port of Oakland appoints two veteran employees as acting directors
August 3, 2023
Oakland, Calif. – August 3, 2023: The Port of Oakland appointed two acting directors, replacing retired Port leaders. Colleen Liang was appointed Acting Director of the Environmental Programs and Planning (EP&P) division and Dorin Tiutin was appointed Acting Director of the Commercial Real Estate division. Both are long-time employees of the Port. Ms. Colleen Liang assumes the role of… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland’s FY24 budget includes funds for zero emissions projects
July 17, 2023
Oakland, Calif.– July 17, 2023: The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners just approved a 2024 fiscal year budget of $558 million. The approved budget outlined critical components for the Port of Oakland’s future: • An anticipated $16 million revenue increase in FY 2024; • Approval of a $163.7 million capital budget; and • Allocation of… Read More
Read Full Article...California says ‘yes’ to Port of Oakland’s Green Power Microgrid Project
June 28, 2023
Oakland, Calif. – June 28, 2023: The California Transportation Commission (CTC) voted to approve a $42 million grant to the Port of Oakland for its Green Power Microgrid Project. This project will markedly increase the Port’s ability to deliver green-sourced power to its seaport operations, bringing the Port even closer to its zero emissions goal…. Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland calls for zero emissions, cargo-handling plans
March 10, 2023
Oakland, Calif. – March 10, 2023: The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners approved an environmental ordinance at its Thursday, March 9 meeting. The Port law includes requiring tenants that operate cargo-handling equipment (CHE) to create a plan for converting CHE to zero-emissions. “The entire Port Board is committed to de-carbonizing operations at Port facilities,” said Port Board… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland building for the next generation
February 15, 2023
Oakland, Calif. – February 15, 2023: Port of Oakland Executive Director Danny Wan presented the “State of the Port 2023” at a luncheon yesterday. In partnership with the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association and Women In Logistics, the speech was given to around 300 Port stakeholders at Scott’s Seafood Restaurant in Jack London Square. Executive Director Wan… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland utility green power portfolio grows
January 12, 2023
Oakland, Calif. – January 12, 2023: The Port of Oakland Utility serving customers at the seaport and airport fulfills 66.9% of its power needs from carbon free energy sources, nearly double the state average. “Acquiring renewable power sources to meet our energy needs is an important part of our journey to become a zero-emissions seaport,”… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland debuts zero-emissions top picks
December 23, 2022
Oakland, Calif. – December 23, 2022: Two, all-electric top picks are operating at the Port of Oakland. They are part of a demonstration project to create a zero-emissions seaport. The Oakland Seaport has joined a select group of seaports to operate the green technology equipment. Only a handful of these innovative, zero-emissions top picks exist around the… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland receives federal grant for green development
October 28, 2022
Oakland, Calif. – October 28, 2022: The Port of Oakland will be awarded a $36.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to support green infrastructure development for added cargo transport capacity and operational efficiencies at its Outer Harbor. The grant is part of a $94 million federal investment in California ports. The grant award is… Read More
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