What’s in the box? Top commodities at Port of Oakland
Press Release For Immediate Release August 25, 2015 What’s in the box? Top commodities at Port of Oakland Over $40 billion in goods move through Port annually Oakland, CA – August 25, 2015: The Port of Oakland moves 99% of the containerized goods that come through Northern California. What’s in the Box? Anything from […]
Port of Oakland favors Saturday gates, with two caveats
For Immediate Release August 21, 2015 Tells Federal Maritime Commission: need more labor, reasonable fee Oakland, CA – August 21, 2015: The Port of Oakland wants Saturday operations at its marine terminals. But it has two big concerns. That was the message Executive Director Chris Lytle delivered this week in a letter to the Federal […]
Port of Oakland favors Saturday gates, with two caveats
Press Release For Immediate Release August 21, 2015 Port of Oakland favors Saturday gates, with two caveats Tells Federal Maritime Commission: need more labor, reasonable fee Oakland, CA – August 21, 2015: The Port of Oakland wants Saturday operations at its marine terminals. But it has two big concerns. That was the message Executive […]
Governor, Assembly Speaker visit Port of Oakland, call for transport fix
Press Release For Immediate Release August 19, 2015 Governor, Assembly Speaker visit Port of Oakland, call for transport fix Spotlight is on special session of Legislature looking at infrastructure funding Oakland, CA – August 19, 2015: Sacramento came to the Port of Oakland today seeking support to fix ailing transportation infrastructure. Without road and […]
Port of Oakland receives leadership award for LGBTQ diversity
Press Release For Immediate Release August 17, 2015 Port of Oakland receives leadership award for LGBTQ diversity East Bay Stonewall Democrats says Port creates safe place Oakland, CA – August 17, 2015: The Port of Oakland has been selected by the East Bay Stonewall Democratic Club to receive its 2015 Corporate Leader Award. The […]
Port of Oakland imports jumped 8.7 percent in July
Press Release For Immediate Release August 14, 2015 Port of Oakland imports jumped 8.7 percent in July Fifth-straight month of growth; exports gain for first time in 2015 Oakland, CA – August 14, 2015: Imports extended their growth streak to five straight months at the Port of Oakland in July. The Port said today […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]