Port of Oakland’s clean-air vision: a path to zero-emissions
Click here for the draft clean air plan Oakland, Calif. – July 18, 2018: The Port of Oakland announced today that it has embarked on a path to emissions-free cargo operations. The ambitious target is at the heart of a draft air quality improvement plan sent out for public review June 29. It calls for reducing […]
Port of Oakland Board elects Cestra ‘Ces’ Butner as President
Oakland, Calif. – July 16, 2018: Oakland business leader Cestra ‘Ces’ Butner has been elected President of the Port of Oakland’s governing Board. The Board of Port Commissioners selected their colleague for the top post at a meeting last week. Commissioner Butner succeeds Joan Story, who will remain on the Board. Commissioner Andreas Cluver was elected […]
Port of Oakland import cargo volume at all-time high in June
Oakland, Calif. – July 12, 2018: Port of Oakland containerized import volume reached an all-time high last month, according to data released today. The Port said it handled the equivalent of 87,207 20-foot import containers in June. That beat the previous monthly record of 84,835 containers set last July. June import volume was up 8.7 […]
Port of Oakland boss affirms support for business with Japan
Oakland, Calif. – July 6, 2018: Port of Oakland Executive Director Chris Lytle this week called for strengthening business ties with Japan. Addressing visitors from the Japanese Port of Hakata, Oakland’s boss listed opportunities for growth at sea and in the air. “It’s extremely critical for us to have good, strong free trade partners such as […]
Port of Oakland eye popper: magenta container ship in town Monday
PHOTO ATTACHED BELOW Oakland, Calif. – July 5, 2018: Here’s a style tip for those who track ships: magenta is the new black. A 1,036-foot-long, cherry blossom magenta-colored container ship arrives next week at the Port of Oakland. Called the ONE Competence, it’s the newly branded symbol of Japan’s recently consolidated container shipping lines. The ship […]
Port of Oakland adopts $494.2 million budget for FY 2019
Oakland, Calif. – July 3, 2018: A new $494.2 million budget for Fiscal Year 2019 goes into place this week at the Port of Oakland. Port Commissioners last week approved the spending plan that includes $34.7 million for capital projects. The budget finances operations at the Port’s three businesses: Aviation, Commercial Real Estate and Maritime. In […]
Port of Oakland names Eric Napralla Chief Wharfinger
Oakland, Calif. – July 2, 2018: The Port of Oakland today named maritime veteran Eric Napralla as its Chief Wharfinger. Mr. Napralla, a 6-year Port employee, will manage seaport operations that range from tenant relationships to facilities leasing. He replaces Chris Peterson who retired last week after 25 years at the Port, 12 as Chief Wharfinger. […]
Long Beach, Oakland port bosses seek help for maritime goals
Oakland, Calif. – June 29, 2018: Two of this nation’s highest-ranking port executives want continued government support for maritime industry clean air efforts and infrastructure development. They made that pitch this week in Oakland to an audience of 100 at the Pacific Transportation Association. Port of Long Beach Executive Director Mario Cordero and Oakland counterpart Chris […]
Port of Oakland receives Deep Roots Award
Oakland, Calif. – June 28, 2018: Oakland’s Chamber of Commerce has awarded the Port of Oakland with the Deep Roots Award. The award honors a local company or individual that has been a major contributor to Oakland. “It is important for the community to know that the Port is not only making money, but is also […]
Port of Oakland terminal wants clean hybrid cargo-handlers
Oakland, Calif. – June 26, 2018: Oakland’s largest marine terminal operator plans to clear the air using hybrid cargo-handling technology. SSA Terminals said today it will retrofit 13 diesel-powered cranes with diesel-electric hybrid engines. The upgrade is estimated to eliminate more than 45 tons of exhaust emissions annually at the Port of Oakland. The projected cost […]