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 […]
Imports up in June for fourth straight month at Port of Oakland
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
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
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
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
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 […]