Christopher Boucher as Director of Human Resources

Press Releases For Immediate Release July 29, 2014 Port of Oakland Announces Christopher Boucher as Director of Human Resources Boucher brings expertise in recruitment, labor relations, training and development   Oakland, California – July 29, 2014 – Port of Oakland Executive Director Chris Lytle announced Christopher Boucher as the Port’s new Director of Human Resources. […]

Board of Port Commissioners Elects New Officers

Board of Commissioners

Press Releases For Immediate Release July 24, 2014 Oakland Board of Port Commissioners Elects New Officers Newly elected officers provide legal, business, and financial expertise to continue to serve the Port and its stakeholders   Oakland, California – July 24, 2014 – Today the Oakland Board of Port Commissioners approved a resolution officially ratifying the […]

Oakland International Airport Welcomes Norwegian Air Shuttle

Press Releases For Immediate Release May 28, 2014 Oakland International Airport Welcomes Norwegian Air Shuttle First Ever Nonstop Between San Francisco Bay and Norway   Oakland, California – May 28, 2014 – This evening at OAK, Norwegian Air Shuttle, recently named the World’s Best Low Cost Carrier by Air Transport World magazine, saw its first […]

Port of Oakland Honored for New Worksite Wellness Program

Press Releases For Immediate Release March 28, 2014 Port of Oakland Honored for New Worksite Wellness Program Port employees foster healthy living among co-workers   Oakland, CA – March 28, 2014 – The Port of Oakland was honored this week with a Certificate of Achievement in Worksite Wellness from Keenan & Associates for implementing a […]

Port of Oakland – Enhancing Security and Public Safety

Press Releases For Immediate Release March 7, 2014 Press Statement: Port of Oakland – Enhancing Security and Public Safety   Oakland, CA – March 7, 2014 –Security is a top priority for both the Port of Oakland and the City of Oakland. Through our partnership to date with the City, the Port has been able […]

Port Announces Industry Leader John C. Driscoll as Maritime Director

Press Releases For Immediate Release January 14, 2014 Port of Oakland Announces Industry Leader John C. Driscoll as Maritime Director Driscoll Brings 30+ Years of International Maritime Industry Experience   Port of Oakland Maritime Director John C. Driscoll Oakland, CA – January 14, 2014 – Port of Oakland Executive Director Chris Lytle just announced maritime […]

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx Visits Port of Oakland

Press Releases For Immediate Release November 18, 2013 U.S. Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx Visits Port of Oakland Secretary’s First Official West Coast Port Tour   U.S. Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx Visits Port of Oakland. Oakland, CA – Nov. 18, 2013 – U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx made his first official West […]

Port Celebrates Completion of Shore Power Infrastructure

Press Releases For Immediate Release November 8, 2013 Federal, State and Local Officials Celebrate Completion of Construction of Port’s Shore Power Infrastructure Meeting Our Clean Air Commitment   Oakland, CA – Nov. 8, 2013 – Today, officials from Port of Oakland, U.S. Maritime Administration, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, California Air Resources Board, Bay Area Air […]

Oakland Global Breaks Ground at Army Base

Press Releases For Immediate Release November 1, 2013 Oakland Global Breaks Ground at Army Base Oakland, CA – Nov. 1, 2013 – Oakland’s largest development project in several years, Oakland Global, formally breaks ground on November 1, 2013. This project will bolster the Port’s ability to compete globally, allow higher volumes of cargo to be […]

Port of Oakland Joins Farmers to Advocate for Infrastructure Funding

Press Releases For Immediate Release September 27, 2013 Port of Oakland Joins Farmers to Advocate for Infrastructure Funding September 27, 2013—Oakland, Calif.—The American Farm Bureau Federation and the Port of Oakland today called for much needed improvements in port infrastructure. Leaders from AFBF’s Trade Advisory Committee and Port officials are encouraging Congress to better utilize […]