Jack London Square goes to the dogs this weekend
Annual free, family-friendly DogFest event benefits Canine Companions Oakland, Calif. – October 17, 2024: Jack London Square will host the Canine Companions Bay Area DogFest event on Saturday, October 19, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the plaza near Plank restaurant. DogFest is the culmination of a multi-week program supporting Canine Companions. The non-profit […]
Port of Oakland container volume continues to grow
Strong 4th quarter is anticipated Oakland, Calif. – October 14, 2024: The Port of Oakland’s loaded container volume recorded a 7% increase in September 2024, compared to the same time last year. For the second month, loaded imports experienced double digit growth. Port operators recorded 10.4% growth, handling 82,180 TEUs (twenty-foot containers) in September 2024, […]
Five-year “Float Lab” experiment completed at Port of Oakland
Project tested prototype “island” for use as storm surge protection Oakland, Calif. – October 7, 2024: Float Lab completed its five-year project at the Port of Oakland. The floating laboratory gathered information about marine life and data about the use of a floating structure in an area vulnerable to sea level rise. Float Lab arrived […]
$2.5M federal grant to boost hydrogen fuel use at Port of Oakland
U.S. Department of Energy investment in hydrogen equipment and infrastructure Oakland, Calif – September 30, 2024: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) awarded a $2.5 million grant to develop and demonstrate advances in fuel cell technology at the Port of Oakland. The grant is part of the Biden/Harris Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The total project […]
Port of Oakland container volume continues to grow
August loaded imports register double-digit growth Oakland, Calif. – September 25, 2024: The Port of Oakland’s loaded container volume continues to grow month-over-month. August loaded container volume has risen 5.4% compared to August 2023. Loaded containers are cargo containers that carry a full load of goods. Loaded imports jumped 14.9%, recording 83,272 TEUs (twenty-foot containers) in […]
Port of Oakland and partners organize major shoreline cleanups
350 volunteers pulled litter from two waterfront parks Oakland, Calif. – August 24, 2024: The Port of Oakland joined its partners to celebrate California Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday, September 21, by organizing volunteers to remove litter from the shoreline. The event was held in conjunction with Oakland Creek to Bay Day at two locations: […]
Port of Oakland hosts “Zero Emission Ride & Drive” event
Truckers got to test drive battery and fuel cell electric trucks Oakland, Calif. – September 23, 2024: The Port of Oakland partnered with the Harbor Trucking Association, California Air Resources Board, CALSTART, CA HVIP (California Hybrid and Zero-emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project), and PG&E (Pacific Gas and Electric Company) in a “Zero Emission […]
Port of Oakland seeks development concepts for Howard Property
50-acres adjacent to Jack London Square – A transformational development opportunity Oakland, Calif. – September 6, 2024: The Port of Oakland has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeking a developer for its 50-acre Howard Property. Located along the Oakland waterfront, this site is a former marine terminal that has not been used for cargo […]
Port of Oakland hosts U.S. Senator Alex Padilla and California Governor Gavin Newsom for major hydrogen investment celebration
Nation’s first Hydrogen Hub launches in Oakland after $1.2 billion federal investment Oakland, Calif. – September 3, 2024: The Port of Oakland officials hosted U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), California Governor Gavin Newsom, and U.S. Department of Energy Under Secretary David Crane for a Port tour. This was part of the August 30 celebration marking […]
Port of Oakland July container volume registers consistent growth
Full imports gain is 18.8% in six months compared to same period last year Oakland, Calif. – August 22, 2024: The Port of Oakland July full container volume continues on its trajectory of steady growth. Full container volume (imports and exports) rose 2.4% compared to July 2023. Full imports increased 18.8% over the last six […]