Port of Oakland global trade in first half of 2015: $21.29 billion
Press Release For Immediate Release August 13, 2015 Port of Oakland global trade in first half of 2015: $21.29 billion China remains top trade partner; eight of top 10 from Asia Oakland, CA – August 13, 2015: Global trade through the Port of Oakland totaled $21.29 billion in the first half of 2015. That […]
Task force meets to help Port of Oakland become more efficient
Press Release For Immediate Release August 7, 2015 Task force meets to help Port of Oakland become more efficient Labor, truckers, cargo owners join effort to get cargo moving quickly Oakland, CA – August 7, 2015: Port of Oakland officials have a plan to move cargo more efficiently at their global trade gateway. This […]
Port of Oakland searching nationwide for Aviation Director
Press Release For Immediate Release July 31, 2015 Port of Oakland searching nationwide for Aviation Director Autumn target date for naming exec to run Oakland International Airport Oakland, CA – July 31, 2015: A nationwide job search is underway for the Port of Oakland’s next Aviation Director. The job: manage the Port’s Oakland International […]
Passengers at Oakland International Airport Can Now Catch a Lyft
Press Release For Immediate Release July 30, 2015 Passengers at Oakland International Airport Can Now Catch a Lyft Lyft is Airport’s First Ridesharing Service Oakland, CA – July 30, 2015:The Port of Oakland, operator of Oakland International Airport (OAK) announced an agreement with Lyft that allows the Transportation Network Company (TNC) to become the […]
California ports call for support in Sacramento
Press Release For Immediate Release July 23, 2015 California ports call for support in Sacramento Legislative visit to Port of Oakland highlights challenge to state’s container trade Oakland, CA – July 23, 2015: California ports are in a competitive fight and could use Sacramento’s support. That was the message to senior legislative staffers visiting […]
Jack London Square: growing and it’s showing
Press Release For Immediate Release July 16, 2015 Jack London Square: growing and it’s showing Festivals, entertainment and food draw more visitors to Oakland Oakland, CA – July 16, 2015: New businesses and throngs of new visitors are making the City’s Jack London Square a thriving, growing center of commerce and entertainment, the Port […]
New poll: Port of Oakland good for the community and economy
Press Release For Immediate Release July 15, 2015 New poll: Port of Oakland good for the community and economy Port viewed as a major source of local jobs Oakland, CA – July 15, 2015: Port of Oakland neighbors strongly believe that the Port has a significant positive impact on jobs, the local economy and […]
Imports up in June for fourth straight month at Port of Oakland
Press Release For Immediate Release July 14, 2015 Imports up in June for fourth straight month at Port of Oakland Exports decline due to strength of U.S. dollar Oakland, CA – July 14, 2015: Containerized import volume increased in June for the fourth straight month at the Port of Oakland. The Port said today […]
New President for Port of Oakland Board of Port Commissioners
Press Release For Immediate Release July 13, 2015 New President for Port of Oakland Board of Port Commissioners Retired investment banker Earl Hamlin elected Oakland, CA – July 13, 2015: Retired investment banker Earl Hamlin has been elected President of the Port of Oakland Board of Port Commissioners. Mr. Hamlin, a 41-year Oakland resident, […]
An added 400 dockworkers to handle Port of Oakland cargo
Press Release For Immediate Release July 9, 2015 An added 400 dockworkers to handle Port of Oakland cargo First new hires arrive this week to help clear vessel build-up Oakland, CA – July 9, 2015: The first of 400 new dockworkers arrive this week to meet the Port of Oakland’s need for more labor. […]