Port of Oakland Joins California China Trade Mission
Press Releases For Immediate Release April 5, 2013 Port of Oakland Joins California China Trade Mission Focus is on overseas aviation and maritime business opportunities that will create jobs here at home; also conducting business meetings in Singapore and Hong Kong Oakland, CA – April 5, 2013 – Next week Port of Oakland Acting Executive […]
Port of Oakland Provides Policy Improvement Update
Press Releases For Immediate Release April 1, 2013 Port of Oakland Provides Policy Improvement Update Staff outlines policy revisions and corrective steps to promote accountability Oakland, CA – April 1, 2013 – Port of Oakland staff provided a progress report on its policy strengthening efforts to the Oakland Board of Port Commissioners at the regularly […]
Oakland Board of Port Commissioners Approves Strategic Hires
Press Releases For Immediate Release March 15, 2013 Oakland Board of Port Commissioners Approves Strategic Hires Social Responsibility Division Director and Chief Technology Officer Positions Filled Amy Tharpe Social Responsibility Division Director Ron Puccinelli Chief Technology Officer March 15, 2013 –Oakland, Calif.– The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners approved two strategic hires on Thursday, March […]
Port of Oakland Takes Comprehensive Action on Expenditures
Press Releases For Immediate Release December 10, 2012 Port of Oakland Takes Comprehensive Action on Expenditures Oakland, CA – December 10, 2012 – Today the Port of Oakland is taking comprehensive and decisive action that demonstrates a new era of transparency and accountability at the Port. Specifically, the Port is: releasing the Port Purchasing Card […]
Port of Oakland Reaches Milestone in Shore Power Implementation
Press Releases For Immediate Release December 3, 2012 Port of Oakland Reaches Milestone in Shore Power Implementation Global Shipping Company Hapag-Lloyd Conducts Final System Test Final shore power test conducted successfully on Hapag-Lloyd’s Dallas Express vessel located at the Port of Oakland’s Oakland International Container Terminal (OICT) on December 1, 2012. Shore Power Regulations (PDF) […]
Port of Oakland Appoints Danny Wan as New Port Attorney
Press Releases For Immediate Release November 21, 2012 Port of Oakland Appoints Danny Wan as New Port Attorney Oakland, CA—November 21, 2012— At their November 15 Board meeting, the Oakland Board of Port Commissioners unanimously appointed Danny Wan as the new Port Attorney. Mr. Wan’s appointment is effective December 17, 2012. As Port Attorney, Danny Wan […]
Normal Operations at OAK Despite Strike Action
Press Releases For Immediate Release November 20, 2012 Normal Operations at Oakland International Airport Despite Strike Action Fluid Situation with Disruptions Throughout Maritime Area Impacting Truckers and Workers We have maintained normal operations at Oakland International Airport despite the strike action, and are ready for our busiest travel week of the year. In the maritime […]
Port of Oakland & SEIU Local 1021 to Renew Discussions
Press Releases For Immediate Release November 20, 2012 Port of Oakland & SEIU Local 1021 to Renew Discussions Mayor of Oakland Helps Bring Parties Together to Re-Engage so that Work can Resume at the Seaport Oakland-CA – November 20, 2012 – Oakland Mayor Jean Quan brought the leadership of the Port of Oakland and Service […]
Normal Operations Expected at OAK During Union Action, Nov. 20
Press Releases For Immediate Release November 19, 2012 Normal Operations Expected at Oakland International Airport During Union Action Today and Tuesday, Nov. 20 However, Port Expresses Concern on Impact to Shipping, Finances, and Jobs by Union Picketing Oakland, CA—November 19, 2012— Port of Oakland officials today said that a labor action starting tonight and running through […]
Port of Oakland Executive Director Retires
Press Releases For Immediate Release November 12, 2012 Port of Oakland Executive Director Retires Nov. 12, 2012, OAKLAND, CA — Omar Benjamin has notified the Port of Oakland Board of Port Commissioners that he is retiring from his position as Executive Director of the Port of Oakland, effective immediately. Acting Executive Director Deborah Ale Flint will […]