Port of Oakland gains from trend: more cargo, fewer ships
Oakland, Calif. – May 12, 2017: A shipping industry trend toward bigger, more efficient container vessels is paying off at the Port of Oakland. The Port said today that 2017 container volume through April was up 2.8 percent over last year. At the same time, the Port said that the number of vessels arriving here […]
Trade expert says export growth key to U.S. economy
Oakland, Calif. – April 25, 2017: A noted trade expert is calling for an export resurgence to stimulate the U.S. economy. Dr. Walter Kemmsies said here last week that the Port of Oakland can help make it happen. “Oakland supports exports,” the economist told an audience of 100 supply chain leaders gathered in the Port’s […]
Port of Oakland exec says shipping line changes a good thing
Oakland, Calif. – April 17, 2017: A Port of Oakland executive is eager for changes in the way container shipping lines operate. Maritime Director John Driscoll said in an interview today that newly formed ocean carrier alliances will benefit his Port. “We’ll see larger vessels coming to the Port, which is a good thing,” he […]
Port of Oakland import volume spiked 19 percent in March
Oakland, Calif. – April 6, 2017: Port of Oakland import cargo volume increased 19 percent in March over 2016 totals, according to figures released today. The Port said the results contrast sharply with a 9.2 percent decline in February shipments to Oakland. It added that total loaded container volume – imports and exports – was up […]
Port of Oakland receives eleventh consecutive energy star certification
Oakland, Calif.–April 4, 2017: Port of Oakland headquarters located at 530 Water Street just received its eleventh consecutive Energy Star certification. Every year the U.S. EPA recognizes buildings nationwide for energy efficiency. Port headquarters is one of only 70 buildings in the State of California to receive an Energy Star. Port headquarters ranked in the […]
Port of Oakland OKs $8.9 million over 20 years for solar power
Oakland, Calif. – March 24, 2017: Port of Oakland Commissioners last night approved an $8.9 million deal to purchase solar power for 20 years. The Port said its municipal utility will resell the electricity to tenants including those at Oakland International Airport and the seaport. Under the agreement, the Port will buy approximately 11,000-megawatt hours […]
Port of Oakland set for alliance changes: ‘we’re confident’
Oakland, Calif. – March 22, 2017: Port of Oakland officials said today that they expect to take on upcoming changes to container shipping alliances with little disruption. The news should be welcomed by importers and exporters fearful of fallout as ocean carriers switch partners next month. “We’ve spoken to the shipping lines, we’ve spoken to […]
Port of Oakland says hundreds of new jobs are on the way
Oakland, Calif. – March 21, 2017: Industrial development will soon create hundreds of new jobs at the Port of Oakland. The challenge: finding enough skilled workers to fill them. That was the message Port officials delivered to a visiting delegation from the philanthropic Kellogg Foundation last week. The Port said it wants to fill the […]
Cargo volume off at Port of Oakland in February
Oakland, Calif. – March 10, 2017: Containerized export volume at the Port of Oakland declined 1.2 percent last month from February 2016 totals. The Port said it was only the second export decrease in the past 14 months. Overall loaded container volume – imports and exports – declined 5.1 percent last month, according to figures released […]
Port of Oakland marine terminal night gate breakthrough hailed
Oakland, Calif. – March 6, 2017: California’s trucking industry has honored a Port of Oakland marine terminal for easing the state’s containerized cargo crunch. Oakland International Container Terminal received the first-ever Terminal Recognition Award last week for opening its gates at night. The California and Harbor trucking associations presented the honor at a conference in […]