Port of Oakland

Top US container ports awarded $1.6B to electrify

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration has released $3 billion in funding aimed at cutting pollution at U.S. ports, with roughly half of that going to electrify some of the country’s largest container operations.

Of the 55 grant applicants across 27 states that were awarded money from the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Ports Program, the top five winners – the ports of Los Angeles, New York/New Jersey, Virginia, Baltimore and Oakland, California – received $1.6 billion.

Biden speaking at...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/top-us-container-ports-awarded-1-6b-to-electrify

Port of Oakland handles over 60,000 TEUs in September

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/

USEC vs USWC: Deep Dive into Port Connectivity in the Wake of Recent Strike Disruptions

In the wake of the recent port strike on the US East Coast that rocked the global shipping industry, Container News conducted a detailed analysis to compare the connectivity of major US container ports, providing valuable insights into this critical performance metric.

This content is locked

Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content!

Remember Me
Don't have an account? Register

jQuery(document).ready(function(){...

https://container-news.com/usec-vs-uswc-deep-dive-into-port-connectivity-in-the-wake-of-recent-strike-disruptions/

Oakland secures US$2.5 million federal grant to accelerate hydrogen fuel adoption

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/

August loaded imports register double-digit growth in Oakland

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/

Shoreline cleanup action at port of 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/

Port of Oakland invites development proposals for Howard Property

The Port of Oakland has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to find a developer for its 200,000 m² Howard Property, situated along the Oakland waterfront.

This site, which was a marine terminal until 2013, is now open for a variety of potential uses. It is located between industrial operations to the west and Jack London Square—Oakland’s premier waterfront entertainment area—to the east.

The Californian port is open to a range of proposals, including maritime, light industrial, commercial,...

https://container-news.com/port-of-oakland-invites-development-proposals-for-howard-property/

Port of Oakland unveils US first ARCHES hydrogen hub

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/

Port of Oakland shore power use at record levels in H1 2024

The Port of Oakland established a new record for shore power usage in the first half of the year with the rate of ships plugged into the Oakland Seaport electric grid averaging 94% in the first half of 2024.

By comparison, the shore power plug-in rate for all of 2023 was 85%.

“Shore power is the single most effective way to reduce vessel emissions when a ship is in port,” said Port of Oakland Environmental Programs and Planning Director Colleen Liang. “We appreciate the ship owners retrofitting...

https://container-news.com/port-of-oakland-shore-power-use-at-record-levels-in-h1-2024/

Three more West Coast ports join DOT’s FLOW initiative

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) reports that the Port of Oakland and the Northwest Seaport Alliance, which includes the Port of Seattle and Port of Tacoma, are now members of the Freight Logistics Optimization Works (FLOW) initiative.

The Port of Oakland and the Northwest Seaport Alliance join the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach as FLOW members. Collectively, the five ports handle roughly 95% of West Coast inbound container volume. With all major West Coast ports now...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/three-more-west-coast-ports-join-dots-flow-initiative/

+ More