OAK anticipates over 210,000 travelers for Labor Day holiday
Oakland, Calif. – August 31, 2023: Oakland International Airport (OAK) estimates that over 210,000 travelers will pass through the airport between Thursday, August 31 and Tuesday, September 5 for the Labor Day holiday weekend. This figure represents nearly 88 percent of the traffic levels observed pre-pandemic in 2019. “Oakland International Airport expects high passenger volumes for […]
Port of Oakland July container volume on the rise
Oakland, Calif. – August 23, 2023: The Port of Oakland’s loaded container volume climbed to its highest level since October 2022. Full TEUs (twenty-foot containers) grew 16.8% in July 2023 with the Port handling 136,181 TEUs compared to 116,629 TEUs in July 2022. Full imports rose 12.5%, with 78,122 TEUs transiting Oakland marine terminals, versus 69,463 TEUs in […]
New Oakland International Airport restaurant opens this week
Oakland, Calif. – August 23, 2023: This week, Oakland International Airport is celebrating the opening of its new restaurant, the OAK Clubhouse. The restaurant is located in OAK’s Terminal 1, adjacent to Gate 6. In addition to full-service dining, passengers also have the option to place their quick orders on-the-go via kiosk or QR code. “We […]
Port of Oakland commits to aggressive carbon reduction plan at airport
Oakland, Calif. – August 21, 2023: As part of the Port of Oakland’s road to zero emissions, the Port is developing an aggressive program to reduce carbon emissions at Oakland International Airport (OAK). OAK is owned and operated by the Port of Oakland. Airport Carbon Accreditation is an international program that requires its airport members to commit […]
Pasha Hawaii celebrates the inaugural arrival of ‘MV Janet Marie’ at the Port of Oakland with a christening ceremony
Oakland, Calif. – August 9, 2023: Pasha Hawaii and the Port of Oakland celebrated the arrival of MV Janet Marie to the Port of Oakland with a christening ceremony, marking the company’s second Liquified Natural Gas (“LNG”)-powered container ship to call the Bay Area. The Oakland Seaport is considered the gateway for containerized ocean cargo […]
Port of Oakland holds event to assist small, local and diverse contractors
Oakland, Calif. – August 9, 2023: The Port of Oakland held a Proposal Writing and Business Development Exposition and Workshop last week. The event was designed to help local, small and diverse contractors to gain skills that help them access contractor opportunities on large construction projects. The event at Webcor’s Alameda offices also offered networking and information […]
Port of Oakland creates new position to enhance public engagement
Oakland, Calif. – August 8, 2023: The Port of Oakland named Matt Davis Chief Public Engagement Officer (CPEO). The newly created role will bring the divisions of Communications, Governmental Affairs and Social Responsibility under one roof. Mr. Davis currently leads the Port’s Governmental Affairs Division and will assume his new position in addition to his current duties. […]
Port of Oakland appoints two veteran employees as acting directors
Oakland, Calif. – August 3, 2023: The Port of Oakland appointed two acting directors, replacing retired Port leaders. Colleen Liang was appointed Acting Director of the Environmental Programs and Planning (EP&P) division and Dorin Tiutin was appointed Acting Director of the Commercial Real Estate division. Both are long-time employees of the Port. Ms. Colleen Liang assumes the role of […]
Oakland Airport completes $11 million terminal security exit project
Oakland, Calif. – August 1, 2023: Oakland International Airport has completed its Terminal 2 (T2) Security Exit Project. The exit upgrade will increase security at the airport and features new art that will welcome passengers to Oakland. Project costs totaled approximately $11 million with a 6-month construction period. “I’d like to thank our passengers for their […]
Port of Oakland Commissioners confirm appointment of Interim Director of Aviation
Oakland, Calif. – July 28, 2023: The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners passed a resolution confirming the appointment of Craig Simon as Interim Director of Aviation. “I am honored to serve in this aviation role at the Port of Oakland at such a pivotal time,” said Craig Simon, Port of Oakland Interim Director of Aviation. “We are […]