Strong April traffic at OAK leads into busy summer of growth
Oakland, Calif. – May 20, 2016 – Oakland International Airport (OAK) has released its April Passenger Traffic reporting, adding yet another month of consecutive growth. Total passenger traffic at the airport increased from 904,793 in April 2015, reaching 941,248 passengers in April 2016, representing 4% growth year over year. This is based upon 3.4% more operations […]
Port of Oakland receives tenth consecutive energy star certification
Oakland, Calif. – May 17, 2016: Every year the U.S. EPA recognizes buildings nationwide for energy efficiency. In 2016, the Port of Oakland headquarters at 530 Water Street is the only building in the city to receive this distinction so far. This is the tenth consecutive year that the Port has received an Energy Star […]
Jack London Square Farmers Market re-opens this Sunday
Oakland, Calif. – May 13, 2016: The Port of Oakland announces the re-opening of Jack London Square Farmers Market this Sunday, May 15, 2016. After a two-week break, the market is returning under the leadership of a new operator, CUESA (the Center for Urban Education about Sustainable Agriculture). The non-profit is assuming responsibility for the […]
Norwegian launches first ever flight from OAK to London
Oakland, Calif. – May 12, 2016: Starting today, Oakland International Airport (OAK) offers nonstop flights to Gatwick “Your London Airport” on Norwegian. The new three-times-weekly service marks the first nonstop route from OAK to the United Kingdom and the only nonstop to popular Gatwick Airport from Northern California. The flights will operate aboard Norwegian’s new Boeing […]
Port of Oakland export rebound now at four straight months
Oakland, Calif. – May 6, 2016: An export rebound continues to build steam at the Port of Oakland. The Port said today that containerized export volume increased 7 percent last month from a year ago. It was the fourth consecutive month of increases in Oakland. The Port said that 2016 export volume is up 16.3 […]
Oakland International continues growth trend with boost of spring travelers
Oakland, Calif. – May 5, 2016: Twenty-eight is the number of consecutive months now reported by the Oakland International Airport for its year-over-year passenger traffic growth. Data for March 2016 reflect that the Bay Area airport served 962,258 passengers for the month, an increase of 8.7% from the same time the previous year, based on 6.6% […]
May kicks off season of free Jack London Square special events
Oakland, Calif. – May 4, 2016: The Port of Oakland and its Master Lessee, CIM Group, today released a schedule of free special events for the public at Jack London Square. Beginning in May, the outdoor activities are designed to be family-friendly and include a car show, bicycle fest, dancing lessons, and movies on the […]
Big boost for night, weekend work at the Port of Oakland
Oakland, Calif. – May 3, 2016: A $1.5 million subsidy program to stimulate night and weekend business at the Port of Oakland has been extended. The Port’s largest marine terminal operator responded today saying it will use the program to further expand weeknight operations. The announcement comes as the Port abandons its traditional 8 a.m. to […]
Port of Oakland launches new website
Port of Oakland launches new website Redesign provides direct access to the Port’s three business lines Oakland, Calif. – April 29, 2016: Port of Oakland today launched its completely redesigned website at www.portofoakland.com. The site’s home page provides portals into the Port’s three business lines: an international seaport, Oakland International Airport, and commercial real estate properties. The […]
Signs of export rally at Port of Oakland: volume up 19.9 percent
For Immediate Release April 8, 2016 Signs of export rally at Port of Oakland: volume up 19.9 percent THREE STRAIGHT MONTHS OF GAINS FOR CONTAINER CARGO AT LEADING GATEWAY TO ASIA Oakland, CA – April 8, 2016: An export rally may be underway here at one of the nation’s leading gateways to Asia. The Port […]