$2.5M federal grant to boost hydrogen fuel use at Port of Oakland
U.S. Department of Energy investment in hydrogen equipment and infrastructure Oakland, Calif – September 30, 2024: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) awarded a $2.5 million grant to develop and demonstrate advances in fuel cell technology at the Port of Oakland. The grant is part of the Biden/Harris Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The total project […]
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport launches new travel planning tool WhereWeFly
Passengers can now easily search, explore and plan a trip to OAK’s 48 nonstop destinations. Oakland, Calif. – September 30, 2024: San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport has launched WhereWeFly, a 3D route map and destination guide that streamlines how passengers can search and discover OAK’s 48 destinations. The new tool is available on the airport’s website, […]
Port of Oakland container volume continues to grow
August loaded imports register double-digit growth Oakland, Calif. – September 25, 2024: The Port of Oakland’s loaded container volume continues to grow month-over-month. August loaded container volume has risen 5.4% compared to August 2023. Loaded containers are cargo containers that carry a full load of goods. Loaded imports jumped 14.9%, recording 83,272 TEUs (twenty-foot containers) in […]
Port of Oakland and partners organize major shoreline cleanups
350 volunteers pulled litter from two waterfront parks Oakland, Calif. – August 24, 2024: The Port of Oakland joined its partners to celebrate California Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday, September 21, by organizing volunteers to remove litter from the shoreline. The event was held in conjunction with Oakland Creek to Bay Day at two locations: […]
Port of Oakland hosts “Zero Emission Ride & Drive” event
Truckers got to test drive battery and fuel cell electric trucks Oakland, Calif. – September 23, 2024: The Port of Oakland partnered with the Harbor Trucking Association, California Air Resources Board, CALSTART, CA HVIP (California Hybrid and Zero-emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project), and PG&E (Pacific Gas and Electric Company) in a “Zero Emission […]
Statement from Mary Richardson, Port Attorney, Port of Oakland
Oakland, Calif. – Sept. 17, 2024: The recent injunctive relief request by the San Francisco City Attorney’s Office is a continuation of tactics rooted in publicity and anti-competitive bullying rather than on legal merits. The Port of Oakland, which owns and operates OAK, filed a counterclaim against SFO and has not yet received a response. […]
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport awarded Level Three Airport Carbon Accreditation
OAK will engage with airport partners to reduce carbon emissions Oakland, Calif. – September 16, 2024: San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK), operated by the Port of Oakland, has achieved Level Three within Airports Council International’s Airport Carbon Accreditation program. The certification was received at the Airports Council International North America 2024 Annual Conference and […]
Volaris Airlines launches daily service to Los Cabos at San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport
First ever Volaris service from U.S. to Baja California beaches begins March 2025 Oakland, Calif. – September 13, 2024: Volaris, Mexico’s largest airline, has announced new daily nonstop flights to Los Cabos (SJD) at San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK). The destination is located on the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula […]
Port of Oakland seeks development concepts for Howard Property
50-acres adjacent to Jack London Square – A transformational development opportunity Oakland, Calif. – September 6, 2024: The Port of Oakland has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeking a developer for its 50-acre Howard Property. Located along the Oakland waterfront, this site is a former marine terminal that has not been used for cargo […]
Port of Oakland hosts U.S. Senator Alex Padilla and California Governor Gavin Newsom for major hydrogen investment celebration
Nation’s first Hydrogen Hub launches in Oakland after $1.2 billion federal investment Oakland, Calif. – September 3, 2024: The Port of Oakland officials hosted U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), California Governor Gavin Newsom, and U.S. Department of Energy Under Secretary David Crane for a Port tour. This was part of the August 30 celebration marking […]