Port of Oakland appoints first Chief Operating Officer
Oakland, Calif. – Feb. 6, 2020: Veteran aviation executive Kristi McKenney has been named Chief Operating Officer at the Port of Oakland. Executive Director Danny Wan announced the appointment today after the Port’s governing Board created the new position last month. Ms. McKenney had been serving as Assistant Director of Aviation at the Port’s Oakland […]
Port of Oakland Executive Director wants ‘industrial sanctuary’
Oakland, Calif. – Jan. 30, 2020: Calling it “everyone’s Port,” the Port of Oakland’s new leader wants an industrial sanctuary to sustain economic vitality here. Executive Director Danny Wan delivered his State of the Port address yesterday saying there’s plenty to feel good about. But he asked a sold-out audience of 350 to help him […]
Port of Oakland container volume dipped 1.8 percent in 2019
Oakland, Calif. – January 17, 2020: Port of Oakland 2019 container volume decreased 1.8 percent from 2018, according to data released today. The Port attributed the decline to fewer empty containers but said loaded import and export containers were at a record high. Oakland handled the equivalent of 2.5 million 20-foot containers (TEUs) in 2019 […]
Port of Oakland hopeful, cautious over U.S.-China trade deal
Oakland, Calif. – Dec. 13, 2019: Port of Oakland officials mixed hope with caution today following a possible U.S.-China trade war de-escalation. Word of a deal to ease the 18-month-long tariff skirmish prompted the following response from the Port: “We’re hopeful that this is the beginning of the end to damaging trade restrictions,” said Port of […]
Port of Oakland appoints first female Port Attorney
Oakland, Calif. – Dec. 13, 2019: For the first time in its 92-year history, a woman has been named Port Attorney at the Port of Oakland. The Port’s governing Board last night appointed Michele Heffes as the head of its in-house Legal Department. Ms. Heffes succeeds Danny Wan, the prior Port Attorney, who became the […]
Port of Oakland export volume up 5.8 percent last month
Oakland, Calif. – Dec. 10, 2019: Port of Oakland export cargo volume increased 5.8 percent last month compared to November 2018, according to statistics released today. It was the second straight month export levels have risen in Oakland, the Port said. Export volume had previously climbed 10.8 percent in October. According to Port data, Oakland […]
Port of Oakland names Danny Wan Executive Director
Click here to see Port of Oakland Executive Director Danny Wan’s introductory video Oakland, Calif. – Nov. 14, 2019: Danny Wan, who has been serving as the Port of Oakland’s interim Executive Director since last summer, and was Port Attorney for six years before that, has been named permanent Port Executive Director. The Port’s governing […]
Port of Oakland export volume jumped 10.8 percent last month
Oakland, Calif. – Nov. 8, 2019: Port of Oakland exports increased 10.8 percent last month compared to October 2018 volumes, according to data released today. The Port labeled the double-digit jump positive amid reports that the U.S.-China trade war could be easing. “Our export customers have demonstrated their resilience throughout this tariff standoff,” said Port […]
Port of Oakland loaded container volume up 3.1 percent YTD
Oakland, Calif. – October 16, 2019: Port of Oakland loaded container volume from January through September increased 3.1 percent compared to the same period in 2018, according to data released today. The Port said that despite a dip last month, loaded exports are outpacing last year’s numbers. Loaded imports are up 3.5 percent and loaded […]
Port of Oakland operating income up 4.1 percent in FY 2019
Oakland, Calif. – Sept. 27, 2019: Operating income at the Port of Oakland increased 4.1 percent in Fiscal Year 2019, according to figures released today. The Port reported operating income of $66 million for the year on operating revenue of $397 million. The Port said its operating income was at an all-time high. FY 2019 […]