Port of Oakland welcomes back megaship Benjamin Franklin
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Press Release For Immediate Release February 16, 2016 Port of Oakland welcomes back megaship Benjamin Franklin Biggest vessel in U.S. makes return visit Feb. 26; close-up views from park Oakland, CA – February 16, 2016: If it were a movie, they’d call it Megaship II. The 1,310-foot-long container vessel CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin makes its […]
Port of Oakland Oks up to $1.5 million for night, weekend gates
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Press Release For Immediate Release February 12, 2016 Port of Oakland Oks up to $1.5 million for night, weekend gates Key part of plan to move cargo after a marine terminal closes Oakland, CA – February 12, 2016: Port of Oakland Commissioners have authorized spending up to $1.5 million to open night and weekend marine […]
Community, labor leaders named to Port of Oakland Commission
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Press Release For Immediate Release February 10, 2016 Community, labor leaders named to Port of Oakland Commission Andreas Cluver, Arabella Martinez; nominated by Mayor, appointed by Council Port Commissioners Cluver (r) and Martinez (l) were sworn into office by Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf. Oakland, CA – February 10, 2016: Local labor leader Andreas Cluver and […]
Port of Oakland January import volume soars 75 percent
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Press Release For Immediate Release February 10, 2016 Port of Oakland January import volume soars 75 percent Total container volume up 38 percent as memory of 2015 labor dispute fades Port of Oakland containerized import volume surges in January Oakland, CA – February 10, 2016: What a difference a year makes. The Port of Oakland […]
Port of Oakland sets plan to shift cargo when terminal closes
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Press Release For Immediate Release February 9, 2016 Port of Oakland sets plan to shift cargo when terminal closes Ships move to neighbor berths; Saturday and night gates to help cargo flow Oakland, CA – February 9, 2016: The Port of Oakland has set its plan to move containerized cargo once a marine terminal closes […]
Oakland International Continues Upward Trend with 8.4% Total Annual Growth
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Press Release For Immediate Release February 4, 2016 Oakland International Continues Upward Trend with 8.4% Total Annual Growth 25 Consecutive Months of Passenger Growth, New Flights Ahead Oakland, CA – February 4, 2016: The Oakland International Airport looks forward to a healthy 2016 as it closes the 2015 books on many positive developments – increased […]
Port of Oakland on Ports America Outer Harbor bankruptcy
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Press Release For Immediate Release February 1, 2016 Port of Oakland on Ports America Outer Harbor bankruptcy ‘We negotiated in good faith, a shame they’ve taken this step’ Oakland, CA – February 1, 2016: The Port of Oakland expressed disappointment today at a decision by Ports America Outer Harbor to file bankruptcy. The decision follows by […]
Port of Oakland approves transfer of ground lease assignments of Jack London Square to CIM Group
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Press Release For Immediate Release February 1, 2016 Port of Oakland approves transfer of ground lease assignments of Jack London Square to CIM Group CIM to assume mixed-use property Oakland, CA – February 1, 2016: The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners has approved the assignment of several long term leases at Jack London Square to […]
Oakland Port Commission renews Project Labor Agreement
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Press Release For Immediate Release January 29, 2016 Oakland Port Commission renews Project Labor Agreement Focus on local hiring in building and construction trades Oakland, CA – January 29, 2016: The Port of Oakland Board of Port Commissioners has renewed a project labor agreement that will increase East Bay hiring for Port-related capital projects. The […]
Oakland International Airport: a Touchdown for Travelers’ Super Bowl Access
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Press Release For Immediate Release January 29, 2016 Oakland International Airport: a Touchdown for Travelers’ Super Bowl Access OAK’s Central Location is a Winner in Regional Super Bowl Celebration Oakland, CA – January 29, 2016: Super Bowl 50 is just around the corner, and Oakland International Airport is literally right in the middle of it […]