North America’s tallest cranes rise at the Port of Oakland
Oakland, Calif. – March 11, 2021 – They’re new, they’re huge and they’re the tallest in North America; three, gigantic cranes are now part of the skyline at the Port of Oakland, California, U.S.A. The Port released a time lapse video today with footage of the assembly of one of the giant cranes. One of the most […]
Port of Oakland boss appointed CAPA Vice President
Oakland, Calif. – Feb. 24, 2021: Port of Oakland Executive Director Danny Wan was just appointed Vice President of the California Association of Port Authorities (CAPA). During a week celebrating Ports Day 2021, which highlights the significant contributions California ports made to assist the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Wan fills the key leadership role […]
Port of Oakland cargo volume off due to crowded ports
Oakland, Calif. – Feb. 23, 2021 – Containerized cargo volume declined at the Port of Oakland in January, the result of spreading supply chain congestion. The Port said today that import volume dropped 11.9 percent last month compared to January 2020. Exports were down 11.3 percent. The Port attributed cargo declines to factors that included: Late-arriving […]
Port of Oakland names Julie Lam Chief Financial Officer
Oakland, Calif. – Feb. 19, 2021: A key architect of the Port of Oakland’s COVID-19 response has been named the agency’s Chief Financial Officer. The Port said today that Julie Lam ascended to the post Feb. 8. She had been Acting CFO for the past 10 months. According to the Port, Ms. Lam will be […]
Port of Oakland video signals change in Port’s future
Oakland, Calif. – February 17, 2021: Port of Oakland says its business model is changing with the commitment by CMA CGM, a world leader in shipping and logistics, to launch a new direct service from Asia to the Port of Oakland. Oakland’s Mayor and the Port’s Executive Director pointed out important benefits. “Congratulations to the Port of Oakland and CMA CGM […]
Port of Oakland welcomed CMA CGM’s first call Asia service today
Oakland, Calif. – February 12, 2021: The Port of Oakland today announced that CMA CGM, a world leader in shipping and logistics, marked the beginning of its first direct vessel service linking China and Oakland,CA, with the arrival of the ship AFRICA FOUR today. “This opens up so many possibilities,” said Port of Oakland Maritime Director Bryan Brandes. “Our customers can significantly improve the transit time for […]
Allegiant Air to fly between Oakland and Bozeman, Montana
Oakland, Calif. – February 11, 2021: Oakland International Airport welcomed the news that Allegiant Air will begin nonstop service between the East Bay airport and Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) in Montana beginning May 28, 2021. The flights will operate twice weekly on Mondays and Fridays aboard Airbus A320 family of aircraft. Allegiant Air has served […]
Delta Air Lines to fly between Oakland (OAK) and Los Angeles (LAX)
Oakland, Calif. – February 10, 2021: Oakland International Airport (OAK) welcomed the news that Delta Air Lines will begin nonstop service between the East Bay airport and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Three daily Embraer 175 E-Jet flights begin April 12. The airline offers four levels of experience including First Class, Comfort +, Main and Basic. Seats […]
Frontier Airlines arrives at Oakland International Airport
Oakland, Calif. – February 4, 2021: Oakland International Airport today welcomes Frontier Airlines, offering nonstop service to its Denver hub providing onward connections throughout their route network. Nonstop flights to Las Vegas and Phoenix begin tomorrow, February 5, 2021. Seats are now on sale and low fares are available at FlyFrontier.com “We’re thrilled to have […]
Port of Oakland’s Executive Director plans for Port growth and a healthy community
Oakland, CA – February 3, 2021: Port of Oakland’s Executive Director Danny Wan began his State of the Port 2021 message to more than 200 stakeholders with a song lyric: Mercy, Mercy Me, Things Ain’t What They Used To Be, speaking virtually at the annual Women in Logistics and Pacific Merchant Shipping Association State of the Port 2021 event. Executive Director Wan referenced the challenges the […]