Federal News by ENS Resources FEMA – $100 million for PSGP The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a Bulletin [located at announcing Fiscal Year 2016 Notices of Funding Opportunity. A total of $100 million has been allocated for the Port Security Grant Program (PSGP). Additional information regarding the PSGP may be found in the […]
Continue ReadingThe Port of Oakland is holding a Special Meeting of the Board of Port Commissioners on February 19th. Click here to access the agenda and other meeting materials.
Continue ReadingFebruary 16, 2016 Applications for the 2016 WODA Environmental Excellence Awards are due by 15 April 2016. Three awards will be made in 2016 One for a navigation dredging project, One for an environmental dredging project, and One for a sand and gravel dredging project. Silver awards may be made for the runner-up in each […]
Continue ReadingSUBSCRIBE TO THE PRINT EDITION INSIDE PACIFIC MARITIME MAGAZINE Coastal Transportation Sets a New STANDARD By By Peter Marsh After more than 30 years of weekly liner service to Western Alaska with a fleet of five or six small fish tender vessels specifically designed for service between Seattle and the ports of Western […]
Continue ReadingClick here to view the agenda for the February 25, 2016 Port of Oakland Board meeting. To view all of the agenda related materials please visit the website at: http://www.portofoakland.com/about/legistar.aspx
Continue ReadingBPC Expert Briefing: RMP Update and Dredger Fee Schedule for 2017-2019 March 1, 2016 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM … Port of Oakland 1st Fl. Exhibit Room 530 Water Street Oakland, CA 94612 In collaboration with Bay Planning Coalition (BPC), staff from the Regional Monitoring Program (RMP) and others will present and facilitate a discussion […]
Continue ReadingRevisions were made to Senator Feinstein’s drought relief bill, California Long-Term Provisions for Water Supply and Short-Term Provisions for Emergency Drought Relief Act, on February 10th, 2016. Please, click the links below to view associated materials. Press release on revision Bill Summary Final Bill text
Continue ReadingP R E S S R E L E A S E FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Community, labor leaders named to Port of Oakland Commission Andreas Cluver, Arabella Martinez; nominated by Mayor, appointed by Council Oakland, Calif.–Feb. 10, 2016– Local labor leader Andreas Cluver and long-time community leader Arabella Martinez have been appointed to the Oakland […]
Continue ReadingPlease do not respond to the Port Courier. Inquiries may be addressed to: Irene Sudderth at (510) 627-1379 or email portofoaklandintern@portoakland.com Reminder: Recruitment for the 2016 Summer College Internship Program is now underway. Share the information! We are currently recruiting college and graduate level students through a competitive selection process. Up to sixteen (16) students […]
Continue ReadingP R E S S R E L E A S E FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Port of Oakland January import volume soars 75 percent Total container volume up 38 percent as memory of 2015 labor dispute fades Oakland, Calif. – Feb. 10, 2016: What a difference a year makes. The Port of Oakland said […]
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