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Port of Oakland boss affirms support for business with Japan

Port of Oakland Executive Director Chris Lytle called for strengthening business ties with Japan. Addressing visitors from the Japanese Port of Hakata, Oakland’s boss listed opportunities for growth at sea and in the air. “It’s extremely critical for us to have good, strong free trade partners such as Japan,”. Lytle told a visiting delegation of 20 from the city of Fukuoka on the island of Kyushu.  “Japan is a very large ... [+]

Port of Oakland eye popper: magenta container ship in town

Here’s a style tip for those who track ships: magenta is the new black.  A 1,036-foot-long, cherry blossom magenta-colored container ship arrived on July 9 at the Port of Oakland.  Called the ONE Competence, it’s the newly branded symbol of Japan’s recently consolidated container shipping lines. The ONE Competence is part ... [+]

Port of Oakland terminal wants clean hybrid cargo-handlers

Oakland’s largest marine terminal operator plans to clear the air using hybrid cargo-handling technology. SSA Terminals said today it will retrofit 13 diesel-powered cranes with diesel-electric hybrid engines. The upgrade is estimated to eliminate more than 45 tons of exhaust emissions annually at the Port of Oakland. The projected cost to ... [+]

Port of Oakland, largest terminal operator OK new lease to 2027

A major global marine terminal operator has OKd a new Port of Oakland lease that runs through 2027. The agreement includes options that could keep SSA Terminals (Oakland) here to 2042. The port characterized the deal as validation for the city’s maritime future. “SSA is an influential player on ... [+]

Port of Oakland import volume flat in May

Port of Oakland import cargo volume in May was unchanged from a year ago. The Port said that it handled 82,465 TEUs of import cargo in May, nearly identical to container statistics from May 2017. Export volume last month declined 8.3%. For all of 2018, Port of Oakland total cargo ... [+]

Port of Oakland online shipping platform goes live

A one-stop, online gateway to the Port of Oakland is now live. The Port’s new tech platform, called the Oakland Portal, provides a single point of entry to seaport operations. It’s believed to be an industry first in the quest to digitize containerized cargo transportation. “This is what our industry is ... [+]

‘Global opportunities at Port of Oakland’

The California Transportation Commission (CTC) recently announced the award of $187.4 million in 2018 Trade Corridor Enhancement Program Grants funded by Senate Bill 1 (the statewide gas tax enacted in 2017) to construct two projects of the Global Opportunities at the Port of Oakland (GoPort) Program: 7th Street Grade Separation ... [+]

Port of Oakland cargo volume up 2.9% from a year ago

The Port of Oakland’s total cargo volume is up 2.9% for January-April 2018 over the same period a year ago. Oakland’s terminals handled 791,371 TEUs compared to 768,789 TEUs for 1Q 2017. April 2018 was the Port’s best month ever for imports in its 90-year history. The volume for loaded ... [+]

Port of Oakland hires workforce development industry leader

The Port of Oakland has named Julina Bonilla the Workforce Development Manager in its Social Responsibility Division. In the newly-created position, Ms. Bonilla is primarily responsible for managing a workforce development program that gives local residents access to Port-related employment opportunities. “Julina Bonilla brings strong leadership skills, a deep knowledge of ... [+]

Port of Oakland meat shipments up 27 % in four years

Containerized meat shipments moving through the Port of Oakland have increased 27 % in the past four years. Port officials indicate that even greater growth is likely this fall when a new refrigerated distribution center opens. According to just-released Port data: • Oakland exported the equivalent of 60,000 TEUs laden with fresh ... [+]

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