Tag: Port of Oakland

East Bay Times: Terminal Operator Plans to Expand

Terminal operator plans to expand Officials see increased efficiency and volume, more jobs with TraPac plan By Annie Sciacca asciacca@bayareanewsgroup.com OAKLAND — One of the Port of Oakland’s largest terminal operators is gearing up to double its terminal size, which port officials say can increase efficiency and volume at the port, as well as bring […]

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Press Release: Port of Oakland debt upgraded by Fitch Ratings

P R E S S    R E L E A S E FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Port of Oakland debt upgraded by Fitch Ratings Intermediate lien revenue bonds go to A from A-; senior debt affirmed at A+ Oakland, Calif. – Oct. 17, 2016: Port of Oakland intermediate lien revenue bonds have been upgraded by Fitch […]

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TraPac LLC Plans to Add 57 Acres and Two Ship Berths at Port of Oakland

P R E S S    R E L E A S E FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TraPac to nearly double size of its terminal at Port of Oakland If approved, 14-year lease would add two ship berths, 57 acres of land  Oakland, Calif. – Oct. 14, 2016: TraPac, LLC has reached agreement to nearly double its […]

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Port of Oakland August Exports Up 7% from 2015

All Posts P R E S S    R E L E A S E FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Port of Oakland rally rolls on: August exports up 7 percent Seventh time in eight months that totals have topped 2015 levels Oakland, Calif. – Sept. 21, 2016: A year-long rally in containerized export volume is gathering momentum […]

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Successful Trial Means Port of Oakland Night Gates Stay Open

P R E S S    R E L E A S E FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Port of Oakland’s largest terminal says night gates here to stay Three-month trial over; data shows daytime crowding eases, cargo moving faster Oakland, Calif. – Sept. 20, 2016: Night gates are here to stay at the Port of Oakland’s busiest […]

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Port of Oakland Commissioner Receives Award for Service to City

P R E S S    R E L E A S E  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Port of Oakland Commissioner honored for service to City Ces Butner one of four to receive Oakland Legacy Award  Oakland, Calif. – Sept. 16, 2016: Port of Oakland Commissioner Cestra “Ces” Butner has been honored with the Oakland Legacy Award. […]

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200 Volunteers Expected at Port of Oakland for Coastal Cleanup

P R E S S    R E L E A S E FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Coastal cleanup volunteers to pitch in at Port of Oakland shoreline 200 volunteers expected to tackle trash Oakland, Calif.– September 15, 2016: Over 60,000 Californians are expected to clean up beaches and waterways for the annual California Coastal Cleanup […]

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Hanjin Vessels Expected to Berth at Port of Oakland This Week

P R E S S    R E L E A S E FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Port of Oakland gets Hanjin ship today, a second due Friday First vessel arrivals since shipping line filed for bankruptcy protection Oakland, Calif. – Sept. 14, 2016: Hanjin Shipping vessels return here this week for the first time since the container carrier […]

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Port of Oakland Added to Transpacific Shipping Route Linking Asia and United States

P R E S S    R E L E A S E FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Port of Oakland added to Vietnam-China-U.S. shipping route The result: more ships, more cargo and perhaps more jobs Oakland, Calif. – Sept. 13, 2016: A Transpacific shipping route linking Asia and the U.S. will add weekly Port of Oakland stops beginning […]

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Port of Oakland Port Commissioners Meeting on Thursday, September 22, 2016

Port of Oakland Board of Port Commissioners will be meeting on Thursday, September 22, 2016 at 1:00 pm. You can click here to see the agenda, and view other agenda-related materials on the Port’s website at: http://www.portofoakland.com/port/board-of-commissioners/board-meetings/.

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