Port of Oakland collaborates with West Oakland to create green jobs
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Oakland, Calif. – September 26, 2022: The Port of Oakland has joined forces with the West Oakland Job Resource Center (WOJRC) to train workers for green jobs in the transportation and logistics industry. WOJRC received a $350,000 grant from the California Energy Commission’s Clean Transportation Program. The Port of Oakland supported WOJRC during the application […]
Port of Oakland August volume drops 8 percent from August 2021
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Oakland, Calif. – September 23, 2022: The Port of Oakland’s total loaded container volume dropped by 8% in August compared to August 2021. Last month 155,682 loaded TEUs (twenty-foot containers) transited the Port, compared to 169,602 TEUs in August 2021. Loaded imports declined by 10.2% recording 87,844 TEUs last month compared to 97,850 in August 2021. […]
Port of Oakland A+ and A ratings affirmed by Moody’s
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Oakland, Calif. – September 7, 2022: Moody’s Investors Service (Moody’s) has affirmed the Port of Oakland’s A1 senior lien and A2 intermediate lien credit ratings. The rating outlook assigned by Moody’s to both liens remains at Stable. “These ratings represent great dedication and professional excellence by our Port staff,” said Port of Oakland Executive Director Danny Wan. […]
Pasha Hawaii marks historic milestone as MV George III, the first LNG-powered containership to call the Bay Area, arrives at the Port of Oakland
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Oakland, Calif. – August 31, 2022: Pasha Hawaii and the Port of Oakland today announced the inaugural call of the MV George III to the Oakland Seaport, the gateway for containerized ocean cargo shipments in Northern California. The George III is the first Liquefied Natural Gas (“LNG”) powered vessel to call Oakland. The 774-foot LNG-fueled […]
White House Port Envoy and Port of Oakland meet to discuss supply chain solutions
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Oakland, Calif. – August 30, 2022: White House Port and Supply Chain Envoy, retired General Stephen R. Lyons toured the Port of Oakland Monday, August 29, and met with Port officials and stakeholders. General Lyons has been visiting U.S. ports to address on-going supply chain issues in America. He toured the Oakland Seaport to take a […]
Port of Oakland takes major step on clean energy project
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Oakland, Calif. – August 22, 2022: The Port of Oakland announced today the approval of a $2 million contract for the design of a new, clean energy project at the Oakland Seaport. The project includes electrical infrastructure including solar generation, battery storage systems, a fuel cell, and the replacement of a substation and connecting circuitry. […]
Port of Oakland July volume drops 28 percent from July 2021
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Oakland, Calif. – August 17, 2022: The Port of Oakland’s total loaded container volume dropped by 28% in July compared to July 2021. Last month 116,629 loaded TEUs (twenty-foot containers) moved through the port, compared to 162,898 in July 2021. Loaded imports were down by 26.7% recording 69,463 TEUs last month compared to 94,745 in July 2021. […]
Port of Oakland June volume down 1.5 percent from prior year
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Oakland, Calif. – July 28, 2022: The Port of Oakland’s total loaded container volume in June was down 1.5% compared to June 2021. The Port handled 163,757 loaded TEUs (twenty-foot containers) last month compared to 166,252 in June 2021. The total volume, including empties, was down 2.9%. Loaded import volume continues to rise. Loaded imports were slightly […]
Port of Oakland marine terminals resume operations
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Oakland, Calif. – July 25, 2022: The Port of Oakland’s marine terminals are open and operating normally. They have resumed operations since Saturday, after several days of disruption by truck drivers protesting the gig worker law AB5. “The Port of Oakland has resumed full operations,” said Port Executive Director Danny Wan. “We appreciate the independent […]
Port of Oakland picks Chamber President to lead Board
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Oakland, Calif., July 12, 2022 – Oakland’s Chamber of Commerce President is taking on an added role atop the Port of Oakland’s governing board. At their latest Board meeting, Port Commissioners selected Barbara Leslie as their new President in a unanimous vote. Ms. Leslie will lead the seven-member board that sets policy for Oakland’s 93-year-old […]