Port of Oakland takes major step on clean energy project
Oakland, Calif. – August 22, 2022: The Port of Oakland announced today the approval of a $2 million contract for the design of a new, clean energy project at the Oakland Seaport. The project includes electrical infrastructure including solar generation, battery storage systems, a fuel cell, and the replacement of a substation and connecting circuitry. […]
Port of Oakland July volume drops 28 percent from July 2021
Oakland, Calif. – August 17, 2022: The Port of Oakland’s total loaded container volume dropped by 28% in July compared to July 2021. Last month 116,629 loaded TEUs (twenty-foot containers) moved through the port, compared to 162,898 in July 2021. Loaded imports were down by 26.7% recording 69,463 TEUs last month compared to 94,745 in July 2021. […]
OAK celebrates Spirit Airlines’ inaugural flight to New York City/Newark
Oakland, Calif. – August 9, 2022: This week, Spirit Airlines kicks off new service between Oakland International Airport and New York City/Newark. The route utilizes Spirit’s new Airbus A320 NEO airliners seating 182 passengers, including 8 Big Front seats. Eastbound – Daily: Depart OAK 8:45 AM – Arrive EWR 5:05 PM Westbound – Daily: Depart […]
Port of Oakland names Brian D’Amico to Aviation Marketing Lead Position
Oakland, Calif. – August 2, 2022: Noted aviation industry expert Brian D’Amico has been named Aviation Supervising Marketing and Communications Associate at the Port of Oakland. He began his new role on August 1st. Mr. D’Amico is an aviation marketing professional with over 11 years of experience. In his new role on the aviation marketing and communications […]
Oakland International Airport to acquire 5 new electric shuttle buses
Oakland, Calif. – August 1, 2022: On Thursday, July 21st, the Port of Oakland Commissioners approved the purchase of five electric buses from BYD Coach and Bus LLC. The new buses will be utilized as parking shuttle buses at Oakland International Airport (OAK). The shuttles are expected to be ready for service in early 2024. These five […]
Port of Oakland June volume down 1.5 percent from prior year
Oakland, Calif. – July 28, 2022: The Port of Oakland’s total loaded container volume in June was down 1.5% compared to June 2021. The Port handled 163,757 loaded TEUs (twenty-foot containers) last month compared to 166,252 in June 2021. The total volume, including empties, was down 2.9%. Loaded import volume continues to rise. Loaded imports were slightly […]
Port of Oakland marine terminals resume operations
Oakland, Calif. – July 25, 2022: The Port of Oakland’s marine terminals are open and operating normally. They have resumed operations since Saturday, after several days of disruption by truck drivers protesting the gig worker law AB5. “The Port of Oakland has resumed full operations,” said Port Executive Director Danny Wan. “We appreciate the independent […]
OAK surpasses 1 million monthly passengers in June 2022
Oakland, Calif. – July 25, 2022: Oakland International Airport has reached another pandemic recovery milestone with over one million travelers passing through its terminals in June 2022 – a first since December 2019. Passenger traffic in June was significantly higher than May, with a month-to-month increase of over 15 percent. Additionally, passenger totals reached 86.7 percent of […]
Port of Oakland picks Chamber President to lead Board
Oakland, Calif., July 12, 2022 – Oakland’s Chamber of Commerce President is taking on an added role atop the Port of Oakland’s governing board. At their latest Board meeting, Port Commissioners selected Barbara Leslie as their new President in a unanimous vote. Ms. Leslie will lead the seven-member board that sets policy for Oakland’s 93-year-old […]
Launch of new reservation system allows travelers to Park Close with certainty at OAK
Oakland, Calif. – July 12, 2022: Today Oakland International Airport proudly launches its new online parking reservation system. This new system allows OAK customers to reserve parking in any of the airport’s customer parking lots (Daily, Premier, Economy, and Hourly) up to two hours prior to arrival. Customers will continue to enjoy the same close and convenient […]