Port of Oakland

The Port of Oakland remains a critical gateway for US agricultural exports. By October 2024, the Port has shipped 235,899 TEUs of agricultural commodities, with a combined value of nearly US$8.5 billion.

Oakland leads all US ports in international refrigerated export trade by TEU volume, a position it has held for seven consecutive years.

“The Port of Oakland is a major international gateway for California’s and the nation’s farmers. Agricultural exports are especially important commodities for...

https://container-news.com/port-of-oakland-exports-235899-teus-of-agricultural-commodities-in-2024/

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded US$322 million to the Port of Oakland to accelerate its transition to nearly 100% zero-emissions cargo operations.

The Californian port’s ambitious and community-driven proposal, titled “Community Led, Business Supported, Proven and Ready to Go! Transforming the Port of Oakland to Zero Emissions,” represents a historic investment in green initiatives at the seaport. Together with contributions from the Port and local partners, this...

https://container-news.com/port-of-oakland-secures-historic-us322-million-federal-grant/

The Port of Oakland’s loaded container volume increased by 7% in September compared to the same month in 2023.

For the second month, loaded imports experienced double-digit growth with port operators recording 10.4% growth handling 82,180 TEUs, while loaded exports rose 2.9% year-over-year.

Overall, the Californian port moved 61,466 TEUs in September, versus 59,757 TEUs in the same month last year.

“Oakland has benefited from a final push by importers wanting to ensure supplies for the holiday...

https://container-news.com/port-of-oakland-handles-over-60000-teus-in-september/

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded a US$2.5 million grant to advance fuel cell technology at the Port of Oakland, as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

With a total project cost exceeding US$7 million, this initiative marks a significant effort in the Californian port’s broader push to achieve zero-emission maritime operations. Key local stakeholders, including the Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC), TraPac, and Hyster-Yale...

https://container-news.com/oakland-secures-us2-5-million-federal-grant-to-accelerate-hydrogen-fuel-adoption/

The Port of Oakland’s loaded container volume continues its steady month-over-month growth, with a 5.4% increase in August compared to the same month last year.

Loaded imports saw a significant 14.9% rise, totalling 83,272 TEUs in August 2024, up from 72,481 TEUs in August 2023.

“This growth reflects the ongoing surge in demand from U.S. manufacturers for products from Asian suppliers,” said Port of Oakland.

In contrast, empty imports decreased by 11.3%, with 11,823 TEUs passing through the Port...

https://container-news.com/august-loaded-imports-register-double-digit-growth-in-oakland/

The Port of Oakland joined its partners to celebrate California Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday, 21 September, by organizing volunteers to remove litter from the shoreline.

The event was held in conjunction with Oakland Creek to Bay Day at two locations: Middle Harbor Shoreline Park (MHSP) in the heart of the Oakland Seaport; and East Creek Slough which is part of Martin Luther King Jr. Shoreline Park.

Port of Oakland Director of Social Responsibility Amy Tharpe underlined that this was a...

https://container-news.com/shoreline-cleanup-action-at-port-of-oakland/

On 30 August, Port of Oakland officials hosted U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), California Governor Gavin Newsom, and U.S. Department of Energy Under Secretary David Crane for a Port tour, marking the official launch of the nation’s first Alliance for Renewable Clean Hydrogen Energy Systems (ARCHES) Hydrogen Hub.

This event supports a US$1.2 billion federal investment in California’s hydrogen projects. During the tour, Port Board President Michael Colbruno and Executive Director Danny Wan...

https://container-news.com/port-of-oakland-unveils-us-first-arches-hydrogen-hub/