Port of Oakland exporters eligible for new federal incentives
Oakland, Calif. – April 21, 2022: Port of Oakland’s new, temporary container yard is getting federal help in the form of financial relief for its customers. The USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) is providing agricultural and other exporters assistance in covering expenses for using the pop-up yard. “Supply chain issues locally to globally have […]
Port of Oakland cargo volume dropped, but outlook better
Oakland, Calif. – April 20, 2022: Port of Oakland cargo volume declined last month amidst hints of better times to come. The Port said today that its total March volume dropped 11 percent year-over-year. Imports declined 3 percent from March 2021 while exports fell 25 percent, the Port said. The Port said there are indications […]
Port of Oakland’s Seaport Logistics Complex kicks off with major tenant
Oakland, Calif., U.S.A. — April 13, 2022: A major logistics company will soon occupy the enormous new warehouse at the Port of Oakland’s designated Seaport Logistics Complex. Industrial real estate giant CenterPoint Properties completed the massive, 460,000+ square-foot warehouse at 1300 Maritime Street last year. CenterPoint signed PCC Logistics as the new tenant in January of […]
OAK presents the Oakland California Corridor Challenge
Oakland, Calif. – April 8, 2022: Oakland International Airport signals that intrastate flights within California are back in full force by hosting a unique Oakland California Corridor Challenge (#OAKCCC). Noted travel experts Henry Harteveldt of Atmosphere Research and Brett Snyder, renowned as the Cranky Flier, will take to the skies in the Golden State on […]
Spirit adds daily nonstop between OAK and Newark Liberty Airport serving metropolitan New York City
Oakland, Calif. – March 24, 2022: Spirit Airlines will fly nonstop between OAK and Newark/New York City (EWR) beginning August 10, 2022. The flight will be operated using Spirit’s new Airbus A320 NEO airliners that seat 182, including 8 Big Front seats. Eastbound – Daily: Depart OAK 8:10 AM – Arrive EWR 4:30 PM Westbound […]
OAK passenger traffic at 79% of pre-pandemic levels in February 2022
Oakland, Calif. – March 23, 2022: February marks the highest return to pre-pandemic passenger levels since the beginning of the pandemic. The next highest month for percent return was November 2021, when total passengers reached 77 percent of what was seen pre-pandemic. February 2022 Passenger and Cargo Statistics Oakland International Airport saw 667,483 total passengers in February […]
Port of Oakland import volume still trending up
Oakland, Calif. – March 18, 2022: Port of Oakland import business continues to grow though export recovery has yet to take off. The Port said today that import cargo volume increased 6.3 in February 2022 compared to February 2021. Exports declined 10.3 percent over the same period. The figures indicate continued strong U.S. consumer demand […]
OAK January ‘22 passenger traffic up 119% compared to January ‘21
Oakland, Calif. – March 14, 2022: In January 2022, passenger traffic at Oakland International Airport (OAK) reached 62.2 percent of pre-pandemic 2020 levels. January 2022 Passenger and Cargo Statistics Oakland International Airport saw 593,240 total passengers in January 2022. This represents 62.2 percent of the pre-pandemic passenger levels seen in January 2020. In January, a […]
Delta Air Lines introduces OAK service to its Atlanta global hub
Oakland, Calif. – March 14, 2022: Delta Air Lines has added nonstop service between OAK and its global hub at Atlanta, Georgia. Daily flights, now available for booking, begin on August 8, 2022, using Delta’s Boeing 737-900 airliner with 20 seats in Delta First, 21 in Comfort Plus, and 139 in Economy. Eastbound – Daily: Depart […]
Spirit adds new daily flight between OAK and San Diego
Oakland, Calif. – March 10, 2022: Spirit Airlines has announced a new route between OAK and San Diego. Seats are on sale now, and daily flights begin on May 25, 2022 using Spirit’s Airbus 319/320/321 airliners with 8 “Big Front” and up to 220 standard seats. Southbound – Daily: Depart OAK 1:30 PM – Arrive SAN […]