Port of Oakland to invest, renew and grow green
Oakland, Calif. – Feb. 4, 2022: With national attention focused on the supply chain, infrastructure investment and jobs, it is time for the Port of Oakland to invest in a renewed, smart and zero-emissions port. That was Executive Director Danny Wan’s message this week at his annual State of the Port address. “The theme for […]
Port of Oakland, USDA partner to speed up agricultural exports
Oakland, Calif. – Feb. 1, 2022: Port of Oakland officials today predicted a resurgence of agricultural exports through the Port following announcement of a partnership with the federal government. The Port said it’s working with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to clear bottlenecks impeding outbound shipments. The problem: the global shipping logjam created dockside […]
Port of Oakland import volume hit new record in 2021
Oakland, Calif. – January 20, 2022: Containerized, loaded import cargo volume hit a new record at the Port of Oakland in 2021. The Port today reported that it handled the equivalent of 1.05 million 20-foot import containers in 2021. That was the most in Oakland’s 94-year history and 6 percent above 2020 totals. Record import volume was […]
OAK Airport reports steady passenger levels for November 2021
Oakland, Calif. – January 12, 2022: In November 2021, passenger traffic at Oakland International Airport (OAK) reached 76.9% of pre-pandemic levels. Air cargo at Oakland International Airport was up 2.3 percent compared to November 2020. November 2021 Passenger and Cargo Statistics Oakland International Airport saw 820,305 total passengers in November 2021. This represents a 76.9 percent return […]
Port of Oakland launches program to expedite ag exports
Oakland, Calif. – January 3, 2022: The Port of Oakland is set to launch an interagency effort to improve the flow of agriculture exports at the Port. The program involves the use of additional yard space and equipment, restored export ship calls and assistance to export users. The goal is to provide relief to agricultural […]
OAK receives $15.4 million from federal infrastructure bill
Oakland, Calif. – December 30, 2021: Oakland International Airport (OAK) will receive $15.4 million from the Department of Transportation as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act passed by Congress last month. These funds will be used for projects related to environmental sustainability, passenger amenities and security upgrades. OAK is working closely with Federal […]
Port of Oakland clean energy efforts to get $5.2 million in federal grants
Oakland, Calif. – Dec. 23, 2021: Port of Oakland clean energy efforts are getting a $5.2 million boost from the federal government, the Port said today. It’s receiving grant funds from the Maritime Administration (MARAD) for electrical power upgrades. The grant bolsters the Port’s vision of eliminating emissions from maritime operations. “We’ve got an ambitious clean air goal,” said Port of Oakland Executive Director Danny Wan. “This grant from the Maritime Administration is an important […]
Oakland International Airport is prepared for a busy winter holiday season
Oakland, Calif. – December 21, 2021: Airport officials anticipate nearly 370,000 passengers will use the airport between December 23rd and January 2nd. Based upon current trends and the number of scheduled seats, OAK expects to reach 90% of 2019 passenger levels for the same period. It expects nearly three times as many passengers as seen during the same […]
Port of Oakland names 13-year vet as new Port Attorney
Oakland, Calif. – December 21, 2021: A veteran lawyer involved in every major Port of Oakland project over the last 13 years has been named Port Attorney. The Port appointed Mary Richardson, effective December 31, 2021, to succeed Michele Heffes who’s retiring. This appointment was made during last Thursday’s regular Board meeting. Ms. Richardson, who […]
Port of Oakland ship turning basins study ready for public review
Oakland, Calif. – Dec. 20, 2021:The Port of Oakland, in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) San Francisco District, has reached a key milestone in the planning process to widen the Oakland Harbor turning basins to accommodate larger container ships calling North America. The comment period starts today, Monday, December 20, 2021, for the USACE draft Integrated Feasibility Report and Environmental Assessment (IFR/EA). Interested parties have until January 31, […]