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 […]
Port to Create New Mega-Terminal to Enhance Competitiveness
Press Releases For Immediate Release July 19, 2013 Port of Oakland to Create New Mega-Terminal to Enhance Competitiveness Port Settles Litigation to Achieve Long-Term Revenue Stability and Jobs Oakland, Calif. – July 19, 2013 – Yesterday the Oakland Board of Port Commissioners unanimously approved a litigation settlement agreement with SSA Terminals, LLC and SSA Terminals […]
Oakland Board of Port Commissioners Elects New Officers
Press Releases For Immediate Release July 18, 2013 Oakland Board of Port Commissioners Elects New Officers New Officers bring business, legal, and financial expertise, continued commitment to rebuilding public trust and business confidence President Cestra “Ces” Butner 1st Vice-President Alan S. Yee 2nd Vice-President Earl S. Hamlin Oakland, CA — July 18, 2013 – […]
Port of Oakland Welcomes New Commissioner Michael Colbruno
Press Releases For Immediate Release July 11, 2013 Port of Oakland Welcomes New Commissioner Michael Colbruno Commissioner Colbruno Sworn In by Mayor Jean Quan and Joins First Board Meeting New Port Commissioner Michael Colbruno is sworn in by Oakland Mayor Jean Quan. Oakland, CA – July 12, 2013 – On Thursday, July 11, 2013, former […]
Port of Oakland Installs First Maritime Visibility Sensor
Press Releases For Immediate Release June 11, 2013 Port of Oakland Installs First Maritime Visibility Sensor on West Coast to Enhance Navigational Safety High tech sensor to help mariners safely navigate the SF Bay Oakland, CA — June 11, 2013 – Port of Oakland in collaboration with local and federal agencies hosted the placement of […]
Port of Oakland Announces New Executive Director
Press Releases For Immediate Release May 23, 2013 Port of Oakland Announces New Executive Director Oakland, CA – May 23, 2013 – The Port of Oakland Board of Commissioners proudly announces the appointment of maritime shipping industry veteran Chris Lytle as the new Executive Director of the Port of Oakland. This announcement comes after a […]