Imports up in June for fourth straight month at Port of Oakland
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Press Release For Immediate Release July 14, 2015 Imports up in June for fourth straight month at Port of Oakland Exports decline due to strength of U.S. dollar Oakland, CA – July 14, 2015: Containerized import volume increased in June for the fourth straight month at the Port of Oakland. The Port said today […]
New President for Port of Oakland Board of Port Commissioners
Press Release For Immediate Release July 13, 2015 New President for Port of Oakland Board of Port Commissioners Retired investment banker Earl Hamlin elected Oakland, CA – July 13, 2015: Retired investment banker Earl Hamlin has been elected President of the Port of Oakland Board of Port Commissioners. Mr. Hamlin, a 41-year Oakland resident, […]
An added 400 dockworkers to handle Port of Oakland cargo
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Press Release For Immediate Release July 9, 2015 An added 400 dockworkers to handle Port of Oakland cargo First new hires arrive this week to help clear vessel build-up Oakland, CA – July 9, 2015: The first of 400 new dockworkers arrive this week to meet the Port of Oakland’s need for more labor. […]
Top real estate lawyer named to Port of Oakland board
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Press Release For Immediate Release July 8, 2015 Top real estate lawyer named to Port of Oakland board City Council appoints Joan H. Story; nominated by Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf Oakland, CA – July 8, 2015: Prominent real estate attorney Joan H. Story has been appointed to the Port of Oakland Board of Port Commissioners. […]
Port of Oakland Adopts $470 Million Budget for Fiscal Year 2016
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Press Release For Immediate Release June 29, 2015 Port of Oakland Adopts $470 Million Budget for Fiscal Year 2016 $167 million for capital improvements; chiefly at airport, former Army Base Oakland, CA – June 29, 2015: The Board of Port Commissioners has approved a $470 million Fiscal Year 2016 budget for the Port of […]
Cargo Speed-Up Measures to Begin Rolling Out
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Press Release For Immediate Release June 26, 2015 Port of Oakland Cargo Speed-Up Measures to Begin Rolling Out Chassis pool in time for peak shipping season, Saturday gates to follow Oakland, CA – June 26, 2015: Measures to accelerate Port of Oakland trade flows should begin rolling out in time for the peak shipping […]
Port of Oakland diesel emissions way down, world takes note
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Press Release For Immediate Release June 24, 2015 Port of Oakland diesel emissions way down, world takes note From Sacramento to China, a lesson in cleaning up trucks and ships Tianjin delegation briefed on Port of Oakland shorepower equipment. Oakland, CA – June 24, 2015: Port of Oakland efforts to cut diesel emissions are […]
Port of Oakland takes step to speed up cargo flow
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Press Release For Immediate Release June 23, 2015 Port of Oakland takes step to speed up cargo flow Testing Bluetooth sensors that can measure wait-times at terminal gates Oakland, CA – June 23, 2015: Technology familiar to rush-hour motorists may soon help accelerate containerized cargo flow through the Port of Oakland. The Port said […]
May Busiest Month in Nearly Four Years at Port of Oakland
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Press Release For Immediate Release June 15, 2015 May Busiest Month in Nearly Four Years at Port of Oakland Volume up for third straight month; import cargo grows 4.5 percent Oakland, CA – June 15, 2015: May was the busiest month in nearly four years at the Port of Oakland. The Port said today […]
Tour the Port of Oakland for free
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Press Release For Immediate Release May 29, 2015 Here’s a deal: tour the Port of Oakland for free Summer harbor excursions aboard former FDR vessel open to the public “Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf helps launch Port of Oakland’s free harbor tours” Oakland, CA – May 29, 2015: Here’s summer’s biggest travel bargain: free boat […]