While the United States is in the middle of tough trade negotiations with China, and both economic powers have imposed tariffs on products entering their countries, other Asian nations and one U.S. port appear to be benefiting.
July 26, 2019GovernmentBusinessTCA
Port of Oakland Assures Tenants A’s Stadium Won’t Hurt Business
OAKLAND, Calif. — The Port of Oakland’s board of commissioners May 13 unanimously approved an exclusive negotiating term sheet that would give the Oakland A’s four years to obtain land use permits, conduct an environmental review and do other preparatory work needed to eventually lease the 50-acre Howard Terminal — one of six marine terminals at the port.
May 17, 2019GovernmentBusinessSafety
Oakland Port Truck Management Plan Nears Final Approval
The Port of Oakland’s West Oakland Truck Management Plan has moved one step closer to final approval.
April 26, 2019GovernmentBusiness
As Trade Grows, Port of Oakland Gets Shipping Line to Vietnam
Boosted by extraordinary trade growth with Vietnam, the Port of Oakland will offer a direct line to the Southeast Asian nation. Pacific International Lines will operate the service using vessels that can carry up to 11,900 20-foot equivalent units.
April 17, 2019GovernmentBusiness
Barbara Leslie Returns to Port of Oakland as Commissioner
OAKLAND, Calif. — Barbara Leslie, CEO of the Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, has joined the Port of Oakland’s governing Board of Port Commissioners, according to a Dec. 13 press release. Leslie worked at the port in 1998 and 1999.
December 18, 2018GovernmentBusiness
Oakland Leaders Craft Truck Management Plan
The Port of Oakland and city leaders are developing the West Oakland Truck Management Plan in an effort to reduce the impact of freight haulers moving through residential areas.
November 27, 2018GovernmentBusinessTCA
Import Surge Drives Busiest August in Port of Oakland’s 91-Year History
The Port of Oakland on Sept. 13 reported the busiest August in its 91-year history, a record start to its peak season with imports up 9.2% from a year ago.
September 14, 2018GovernmentBusinessTechnologyLogistics
Tech Platform Consolidates Port of Oakland Data
The Oakland Portal, a new high-tech platform, has been introduced by the Port of Oakland, Calif., to provide a single point for information about its operation, according to the West Coast hub.
May 31, 2018Business
Port of Oakland Volumes Rise 4.3% in January
Container traffic at the Port of Oakland rose 4.3% year-over-year in January to 205,841 industry-standard twenty-foot-equivalent units, or TEUs, with positive turnaround in the export market.
February 20, 2018Business
Ports of Virginia, Oakland Set Records in 2017
The Port of Virginia and the Port of Oakland, Calif., set records for annual container traffic in 2017, according to two announcements.
January 16, 2018