Jack London Square July 4th Block Party to draw 10,000 people
Editors: See here for an overview video about events at Jack London Square. Oakland, Calif. – June 29 2018: Organizers expect more than 10,000 people to attend Jack London Square’s Fourth of July Block Party, Wednesday, from noon to 5 p.m. The Independence Day celebration includes live music, entertainment and specialty food trucks from local vendors. Admission is free […]
Long Beach, Oakland port bosses seek help for maritime goals
Oakland, Calif. – June 29, 2018: Two of this nation’s highest-ranking port executives want continued government support for maritime industry clean air efforts and infrastructure development. They made that pitch this week in Oakland to an audience of 100 at the Pacific Transportation Association. Port of Long Beach Executive Director Mario Cordero and Oakland counterpart Chris […]
Port of Oakland receives Deep Roots Award
Oakland, Calif. – June 28, 2018: Oakland’s Chamber of Commerce has awarded the Port of Oakland with the Deep Roots Award. The award honors a local company or individual that has been a major contributor to Oakland. “It is important for the community to know that the Port is not only making money, but is also […]
Port of Oakland terminal wants clean hybrid cargo-handlers
Oakland, Calif. – June 26, 2018: Oakland’s largest marine terminal operator plans to clear the air using hybrid cargo-handling technology. SSA Terminals said today it will retrofit 13 diesel-powered cranes with diesel-electric hybrid engines. The upgrade is estimated to eliminate more than 45 tons of exhaust emissions annually at the Port of Oakland. The projected cost […]
Port of Oakland peak season: steady growth seen, tariffs loom
Oakland, Calif. – June 22, 2018: Port of Oakland import volume should grow at a steady pace in the coming peak season. There’s a wild card, however: global trade tension. That was the cautionary outlook delivered yesterday at a meeting of the Port’s Efficiency Task Force. Members of the advisory panel of customers, labor and […]
Port of Oakland employee groups to award 18 scholarships
Oakland, Calif. – June 21, 2018: Port of Oakland employees will award 18 scholarships by this summer. The Port Employees’ Scholarship Program and the Asian Employees Association at the Port of Oakland (AEA) raised nearly $39,000 for high school seniors in May. The organizations have given out nearly $1.2 million to more than 500 students since […]
Summer at Jack London Square features free movies at the waterfront
Editors: See here for an overview video about events at Jack London Square. Oakland, Calif. – June 19, 2018: Waterfront Flicks at Jack London Square starts Thursday evening at sundown with a special Oakland A’s night. The event will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the baseball film, “The Sandlot.” Guests will be treated to swag, photo […]
Port of Oakland import volume flat in May
Oakland, Calif. – June 18, 2018: Port of Oakland import cargo volume in May was unchanged from a year ago. The Port said today that it handled 82,465 TEUs of import cargo last month, nearly identical to container statistics from May 2017. A TEU is a 20-foot equivalent unit, which is a standard measure in the container […]
Port of Oakland, largest terminal operator OK new lease to 2027
Oakland, Calif. – June 15, 2018: A major global marine terminal operator has OKd a new Port of Oakland lease that runs through 2027. The agreement includes options that could keep SSA Terminals (Oakland) here to 2042. The Port today characterized the deal as validation for the city’s maritime future. “SSA is an influential player on the […]
Patchwork’s Summer Show at Jack London Square features emerging artists
Oakland, Calif. – June 13, 2018: Jack London Square is home to Patchwork’s Summer Show Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event features local emerging artists, crafters and designers along with workshops, indie music and gourmet food trucks. Patchwork is free and open to the public. “This Jack London Square event is family-friendly […]