Port of Oakland year-end container volume ends strong
Oakland, Calif. – January 22, 2024: Port of Oakland full import and export container volumes rose in December 2023, showing signs that cargo volume at Oakland is returning. Full imports rose 16.4%, moving 76,347 TEUs (twenty-foot containers) in December 2023, compared to 65,566 TEUs in December 2022. This is the highest monthly total since July 2023. Full exports […]
Port of Oakland launches 2024 Summer College Internship Program
Oakland, Calif. – January 11, 2024: The Port of Oakland is recruiting highly-motivated full-time college students for its 2024 Summer College Internship Program. Through a competitive process, prospective applicants can apply for paid internships in 18 professional fields at the Port, including in Aviation, Communications, Engineering, Governmental Affairs, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal, Maritime, Planning & […]
Port of Oakland, Parsons and Partners Launch New App to Improve Port Operations
Chantilly, Va. (January 4, 2024) – Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) today joins the Port of Oakland, California, Advent eModal, Mobile Programming and key stakeholders to announce the launch of the Freight Intelligent Transportation System (FITS) at the Port. Since 2020, Parsons has worked closely with the Alameda County Transportation Commission (CTC), Port staff, the City […]
Port of Oakland November container volume dips slightly
Oakland, Calif. – December 20, 2023: The Port of Oakland full import and export volumes were down in November compared to the previous month, registering 132,648 TEUs (twenty-foot containers), versus 142,255 TEUs in October, representing a 6.8% drop. Full imports rose 3.8% over November 2022 volume, with 71,258 TEUs passing through Port facilities this November compared to 68,646 […]
New furniture greets Terminal 1 passengers at Oakland Airport
Oakland, Calif. – December 14, 2023: Oakland International Airport (OAK) is giving its facilities a refresh with newly installed gate furniture for Terminal 1 passengers just in time for the winter holiday travel season. This improvement comes on the heels of the airport’s recent Terminal 1 Carpet Replacement Project, which also contributes to the facility’s sleek […]
Port of Oakland takes home a community partnership award
Oakland, Calif. – December 13, 2023: The Port of Oakland was honored with the Community Partner Award last Friday evening by the local non-profit, BRIDGEGOOD. The Port is proud to have BRIDGEGOOD as a tenant headquartered in Jack London Square. The non-profit provides design education, equitable tech access, mentorship with working professionals and career-building resources to more […]
Avianca Airlines launches at Oakland International Airport
Oakland, Calif. – December 12, 2023: Last night, Star Alliance carrier Avianca Airlines launched its inaugural service at Oakland International Airport (OAK). A ribbon cutting celebration for the new carrier was held at the gate ahead of the first departure to San Salvador, where passengers were treated with complimentary cookies. Click here to view and download photos […]
Port of Oakland names real estate leader as Chief Real Estate Officer
Oakland, Calif. – December 8, 2023: The Port of Oakland has appointed Jonathan Veach as Chief Real Estate Officer. He will manage the Port’s Commercial Real Estate division and also the Port’s land use and development. The Port of Oakland oversees nearly 20 miles of waterfront property between the Oakland Seaport and Oakland International Airport […]
Oakland International Airport projects over half a million passengers for December holidays
Oakland, Calif. – December 7, 2023: Oakland International Airport (OAK) projects that over 500,000 passengers will pass through the airport for the December holiday travel period from Friday, December 15th through Monday, January 1st. According to airline schedules and past TSA (Transportation Security Administration) throughput statistics, the busiest day for travel is expected to be Friday, […]
Port of Oakland appoints Colleen Liang as Environmental Director
Oakland, Calif. – December 5, 2023: The Port of Oakland just appointed Colleen Liang as its new Director of the Environmental Programs and Planning (EP&P) division. Ms. Liang joined the Port in 2000. During her 23 years at the Port, she has served in every environmental position, most recently as Acting Director of EP&P. “I am truly […]