By Patrick Burnson · December 1, 2017
A substantial piece of this city’s decommissioned Army Base just got new life. Port of Oakland Commissioners recently gave final OK to a plan that re-invents the site as a Seaport Logistics Complex.
By Patrick Burnson · November 10, 2017
Port Commissioners have given initial approval to a landmark deal with CenterPoint Properties for a logistics center at the former decommissioned Army base.
By Patrick Burnson · November 6, 2017
While San Pedro Bay megaports were making headlines with their celebrated “Zero Emission Mandate,” the Port of Oakland has been implementing the second part of its freight-hauler operation to clear the air.
By Patrick Burnson · October 9, 2017
New statistics out today show that containerized import volume at the Port of Oakland increased 12.6 percent last month. The port reported that it handled the equivalent of 79,135 20-foot import containers. A search of records indicates that it was the largest September import volume in the port’s history.
By Patrick Burnson · October 2, 2017
The largest ocean cargo gateway for U.S. agricultural exports on the West Coast has announced a major upgrade, as Port of Oakland Commissioners last week approved an $11 million rail spur to Cool Port Oakland.
By Patrick Burnson · September 8, 2017
When five ocean carrier members of the World World Shipping Council (WTC) convened in the San Francisco Bay Area recently, their technical experts requested a visit to the Port of Oakland to evaluate the port’s unique approach to shore power.
By Patrick Burnson · August 25, 2017
New data indicates the Port of Oakland this year may receive its second-fewest container ship visits in a decade. A Port executive called it "a positive sign."
By Patrick Burnson · August 14, 2017
Port of Oakland maritime officials anticipate a five-year run of record cargo volume beginning next year. By 2022, the port expects to handle the equivalent of 2.6 million 20-foot containers (TEUs) annually.
By Patrick Burnson · July 21, 2017
Northern California's shippers have been told that the state's third largest ocean cargo gateway is well prepared for a surge in demand
By Patrick Burnson · July 10, 2017
Ocean cargo industry analysts were not surprised by news of Cosco Shipping Holdings Co.’s $6.3 billion offer to buy Orient Overseas International Ltd. The talk of such a deal has been circulating for weeks. But the implications for U.S. West Coast ports may be significant.
By Patrick Burnson · June 27, 2017
More news surfaced recently confirming that the Port of Oakland is consolidating its position as a leading ocean cargo gateway in the U.S.
By Patrick Burnson · June 15, 2017
While outbound volumes are keeping pace with past performances, new inbound figures impress.
By Patrick Burnson · May 26, 2017
The Port of Oakland is one outstanding example of how new mega ship trend may have positive impact on operations and the environment
By Patrick Burnson · April 25, 2017
Dr. Walter Kemmsies, Chief Strategist for commercial real estate firm Jones Lang Lasalle told shippers convened at last week's "Women in Logistics" luncheon that "an export resurgence" can stimulate the U.S. economy.
By Patrick Burnson · April 17, 2017
A Port of Oakland executive is eager for changes in the way container shipping lines operate.
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