OAK kicks off busy summer travel season Memorial Day weekend

Sun Country, Viva Aerobus debut at OAK, and nonstops to Atlanta on Delta Air Lines Oakland, Calif.—May 20, 2024: San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) expects to be busy throughout the Memorial Day holiday travel weekend. Over 130,000 passengers are expected at the airport between Friday, May 24th and Monday, May 27th. Passenger traffic […]

Kuidaore Handroll Bar opens at Jack London Square

New sushi bar gives modern twist on traditional Japanese temaki hand rolls Oakland, Calif.—May 15, 2024: Kuidaore Handroll Bar, a new sushi bar offering a modern twist on traditional Japanese hand rolls, just opened at 431 Water Street in Jack London Square, Oakland.  Kuidaore Handroll Bar specializes in sustainably sourced seafood, including salmon, bluefin tuna and yellowtail as well as local sustainable caviar, highest-grade wagyu beef, small plates, sashimi, […]

‘San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport’ name official – Unanimous final vote by Oakland Board of Port Commissioners

Oakland, Calif. – May 9, 2024: The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners unanimously voted today and granted final approval to rename the “Metropolitan Oakland International Airport” to “San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.” With the new name, the Port aims to attract more nonstop destinations by boosting travelers’ geographic awareness of the airport’s location on […]

Port of Oakland celebrates hydrogen-powered trucks project

NorCAL ZERO project dedication marks milestone in clean energy innovation Oakland, Calif.- May 2, 2024: The Port of Oakland celebrated the official dedication of the NorCal ZERO project at a new hydrogen fueling station near East Bay Municipal Utility District today. The NorCAL ZERO project is a $53 million collaborative effort to deploy 30 Hyundai […]

New Berkeley-based restaurant opens in Terminal 1 at OAK

New quick-service restaurant Cancún Sabor Mexicano offers authentic Mexican dishes Oakland, Calif. – May 1, 2024: New quick-service restaurant Cancún Sabor Mexicano is now open and serving passengers at Oakland International Airport’s Terminal 1. The new restaurant is based on the East Bay streetside location of the same name located in Berkeley. Cancún marks the […]

Port of Oakland air quality initiatives supported by $4 million federal grant

Funding for electric trucks, electric sweeper and electric vehicle chargers Oakland, Calif. - April 29, 2024: The Port of Oakland was awarded a $4 million grant for its zero-emissions initiatives at the Oakland Seaport. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) made the announcement last week. This federal funding will advance the introduction of […]

Port of Oakland March container volume grows

Full imports and exports close first quarter strong Oakland, Calif. – August 24, 2024: The Port of Oakland (Port) March container volume continues to signal the Port’s cargo growth. In March, 202,816 TEUs (twenty-foot containers) passed through Port facilities, marking a 19.1% increase over March 2023 volume. Ship at Port of Oakland dock loaded with […]

Port of Oakland free, summer harbor tours return next month

Tickets available April 29 for popular boat tours running through October 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 […]