Port of Oakland terminal: appointments mandatory for imports
Oakland, Calif. – May 27, 2016: Picking up an import load at the Port of Oakland’s largest marine terminal? You’ll likely need an appointment. Oakland International Container Terminal (OICT) said today it’s making appointments mandatory for most containerized import pick-ups beginning June 6. It means harbor truckers usually won’t be able to drive off loaded […]
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 […]
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 […]
Port of Oakland Board greenlights Waterfront Trail improvements
Press Release For Immediate Release March 30, 2016 Port of Oakland Board greenlights Waterfront Trail improvements CONSTRUCTION WILL CLOSE THREE GAPS IN THE BAY TRAIL Oakland, CA – March 30, 2016: The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners has approved construction of waterfront improvements that will connect sections of the Bay Trail on Port property along […]
Port of Oakland Hosts National Transportation Forum
Press Release For Immediate Release March 25, 2016 Port of Oakland hosts national transportation forum REGIONAL COMPETITIVENESS CENTRAL TO POLICY DISCUSSIONS WITH NATIONAL LEADERS Oakland, CA – March 25, 2016: The Port of Oakland is hosting a national transportation forum with the National Association of Counties and the Federal Highway Administration. The 2-day program began yesterday […]
Port of Oakland February loaded import volume surged 89.7 percent
Press Release For Immediate Release March 23, 2016 Port of Oakland February loaded import volume surged 89.7 percent FULL EXPORT CONTAINERS FOR FEB. JUMPED UP 37 PERCENT COMPARED TO A YEAR AGO Oakland, CA – March 23, 2016: Full import containers through the Port of Oakland leaped 89.7 percent in February 2016 compared to the […]
Port of Oakland receives community service award
Press Release For Immediate Release March 10, 2016 Port of Oakland receives community service award PRESCOTT-JOSEPH CENTER RECOGNIZES PORT’S CONTRIBUTIONS TO WEST OAKLAND Oakland, CA – March 10, 2016: The Port of Oakland has received a Community Service Award from the Prescott-Joseph Center for Community Enhancement. The Port was recognized for its contributions to the […]
Bay Area welcomes CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin back to Port of Oakland
Press Release For Immediate Release February 25, 2016 Bay Area welcomes CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin back to Port of Oakland Second visit this year for megaship – fans catch glimpse from park Oakland, CA – February 25, 2016: Maritime enthusiasts welcomed the megaship CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin back to the Port of Oakland this morning. […]
Megaship Benjamin Franklin arrives in Oakland early Thursday
Press Release For Immediate Release February 23, 2016 Megaship Benjamin Franklin arrives in Oakland early Thursday Best spot to see largest container ship in U.S.? Middle Harbor Shoreline Park Oakland, CA – February 23, 2016: Early birds will catch the megaship this week. The 1,310-foot-long container vessel CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin arrives at the Port […]
Port of Oakland OKs deal with Outer Harbor Terminals, LLC
Press Release For Immediate Release February 16, 2016 Port of Oakland OKs deal with Outer Harbor Terminals, LLC Lease termination calls for marine terminal to pay rent, utilities, clean-up costs Oakland, CA – February 19, 2016: The Port of Oakland has agreed to a lease termination with Outer Harbor Terminals, LLC. The Port’s governing Board […]