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Port of Oakland names real estate leader as Chief Real Estate Officer

Oakland, Calif. – December 8, 2023: The Port of Oakland has appointed Jonathan Veach as Chief Real Estate Officer. He will manage the Port’s Commercial Real Estate division and also the Port’s land use and development. The Port of Oakland oversees nearly 20 miles of waterfront property between the Oakland Seaport and Oakland International Airport […]

Port of Oakland appoints Colleen Liang as Environmental Director

Oakland, Calif. – December 5, 2023: The Port of Oakland just appointed Colleen Liang as its new Director of the Environmental Programs and Planning (EP&P) division. Ms. Liang joined the Port in 2000. During her 23 years at the Port, she has served in every environmental position, most recently as Acting Director of EP&P.  “I am truly […]

Port of Oakland October container export volume rises

Oakland, Calif. – November 17, 2023: The Port of Oakland October export container volume rose to the highest volume in any single month seen in 2023. Full export TEUs (twenty-foot containers) rose 4% during October 2023 compared to October 2022, with a volume of 68,974 TEUs. The fading of supply chain congestion caused by pandemic-related disruptions continues […]

Port of Oakland September container volume holds steady

Oakland, Calif. – October 24, 2023: The Port of Oakland September container volume remains consistent with volume throughout 2023.    Full TEUs (twenty-foot containers) rose 1.2% this September compared to September 2022, registering 134,186 TEUs, versus 132,559 TEUs in September 2022. However, they have remained flat compared to August 2023.  Full exports, which jumped 9.1%, handling 59,757 TEUs […]

Port of Oakland partners with state and Japanese trade officials to cut global maritime shipping emissions

Oakland, Calif. – October 20, 2023: Port of Oakland leaders joined the Port Decarbonization & Green Shipping Corridor Symposium today to discuss the important work being done to reduce greenhouse gas footprints globally and locally. Port of Oakland Executive Director Danny Wan addressed port industry colleagues on the latest projects being implemented at Oakland to significantly cut […]

Federal funding headed to Port of Oakland for hydrogen projects

Oakland, Calif. – October 16, 2023: Hydrogen projects at the Port of Oakland are in line for federal and state funding. This is thanks to the Biden administration’s announcement October 13, awarding up to $1.2 billion to California as a designated hydrogen hub. “We are grateful to have outstanding federal, state, and local support for our vision […]

Port of Oakland joins environmental non-profit Green Marine

Oakland, Calif. – October 4, 2023:  Green Marine certified the Port of Oakland this week through its environmental program. The certification process supports the Port’s transition to zero emissions operations. The Port doubled down on its commitment to the environment by joining Green Marine earlier this year. Green Marine is a Canadian- and U.S.-based non-profit organization dedicated […]

Port of Oakland reaches milestone for proposed Turning Basins Widening Project

Oakland, Calif. – October 3, 2023: The proposed Oakland Harbor Turning Basins Widening Navigation Project has reached another important milestone with the release of a Draft Environmental Impact Report (Draft EIR). The Port of Oakland will host three public meetings during the 45-day public review and comment period to collect feedback from the community. The […]