Port Of Oakland Call For Howard Terminal Developer Repeats Errors

Port Of Oakland

Oakland (Special to ZennieReport.com) – Last week, the Port of Oakland issued an announcement that its seeking developer proposals for the still undeveloped Howard Terminal property.  The place the Oakland A’s new ballpark was supposed to be. That action proves Oakland has not learned anything from economic development errors regarding the loss of our three major … Read more

Port of Oakland Says Andreas Cluver & Arabella Martinez Reappointed To Board Of Commissioners

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Commissioners Andreas Cluver and Arabella Martinez will continue to provide critical oversight and leadership for Port policies  Oakland (Special to ZennieReport.com) – The reappointments of Port of Oakland Board of Port Commissioners Andreas Cluver and Arabella Martinez to both serve another four-year term were confirmed by the Oakland City Council on July 16, 2024. “I … Read more

Port Of Oakland Gets Bond Ratings Boost

Port Of Oakland

Port of Oakland A+ and A ratings affirmed by Fitch Oakland (Special to ZennieReport.com) – July 9, 2024: Fitch Ratings has affirmed the Port of Oakland’s (Port) bond ratings and revised the Port’s ratings outlook from stable to positive.   Fitch affirmed the following ratings on Port of Oakland debt:  A+ for senior lien revenue bonds;   … Read more

Kuidaore Handroll Bar opens at Jack London Square

Kuidaore Handroll Bar opens at Jack London Square Oakland

Oakland (Special to ZennieReport.com) – Kuidaore Handroll Bar, a new sushi bar offering a modern twist on traditional Japanese hand rolls, just opened at 431 Water Street in Jack London Square, Oakland (website).  Kuidaore Handroll Bar specializes in sustainably sourced seafood, including salmon, bluefin tuna and yellowtail as well as local sustainable caviar, highest-grade wagyu … Read more

Port of Oakland Gets $4 Million Air Quality Grant

Port Of Oakland

Oakland (Special to ZennieReport.com) – The Port of Oakland was awarded a $4 million grant for its zero-emissions initiatives at the Oakland Seaport. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) made the announcement last week. This federal funding will advance the introduction of zero-emissions equipment at the Oakland Seaport and help improve overall … Read more

Port of Oakland Free, Summer Harbor Tours Return In May

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Port of Oakland Harbor Tour tickets available April 29 for popular boat tours running through October 2024 Oakland (Special to ZennieReport.com) – The Port of Oakland is offering this year’s free harbor tours to the public from May to October 2024. It’s a unique opportunity to see the Port’s shipping operations up close while enjoying a sunset … Read more

Oakland NAACP Says Airport Name Change Is Loss Of Civil Rights History

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Oakland (Special to ZennieReport.com) – The Oakland Branch of The National Association for The Advancement of Colored People (Oakland NAACP) penned this letter of objection to the Port of Oakland’s move to change Oakland Airport’s name to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport. Here’s the text. Port of Oakland Renaming of Metropolitan Oakland International Airport … Read more

Port Of Oakland Says Oakland’s “Comfortable” With Airport Name Change

Port Of Oakland

Oakland (Special to ZennieReport.com) – The Port of Oakland released survey results today showing that local residents are comfortable with modifying the airport’s name. There was overwhelming support for the airport’s efforts to attract new travel destinations, create and sustain local jobs, and increase the economic vitality of Oakland, the East Bay, and greater Bay … Read more

Carolyn Almquist New Port of Oakland Maritime Marketing Manager

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The Shipping veteran Carolyn Almquist will provide global strategic expertise Oakland (Special to ZennieReport.com) – The Port of Oakland today announced the appointment of new Maritime Marketing Manager Carolyn Almquist. She brings with her a wealth of private sector experience in international trade.  Almquist joins the Port after 25 years with American President Lines (APL), … Read more

Colleen Liang New Port of Oakland Environmental Director

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Colleen Liang‘s focus to be on Port of Oakland environmental innovation and zero emissions goal  Oakland (Special to ZennieReport.com) – The Port of Oakland just appointed Colleen Liang as its new Director of the Environmental Programs and Planning (EP&P) division. Ms. Liang joined the Port in 2000. During her 23 years at the Port, she … Read more

Port of Oakland Wins At Annual AAPA Conference

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Oakland (Special to ZennieReport.com) – The Port of Oakland was presented with two awards by the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) this week at the annual AAPA conference. The AAPA Lighthouse Awards honor the best port programs each year. The American Association of Port Authorities is the voice of the seaport industry in the Americas, … Read more

Port of Oakland September 2023 Container Volume Steady  

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Oakland, Calif. – (Special to ZennieReport.com) The Port of Oakland September container volume remains consistent with volume throughout 2023.    For the Port, full TEUs (twenty-foot containers) rose 1.2% this September compared to September 2022, registering 134,186 TEUs, versus 132,559 TEUs in September 2022. However, they have remained flat compared to August 2023.  Port Full Exports Up … Read more

Port Of Oakland Hydrogen Projects Get Federal Funding

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Port of Oakland part of the Alliance for Renewable Clean Hydrogen Energy Systems (ARCHES) Oakland (Special to ZennieReport.com) – October 16, 2023: Hydrogen projects at the Port of Oakland are in line for federal and state funding. This is thanks to the Biden administration’s announcement October 13, awarding up to $1.2 billion to California as a … Read more

Mike Jacob Is New PMSA President After Oakland A’s Howard Terminal Ballpark EIR Battle

Mike Jacob PMSA President

Oakland – (Special to Zennie62Media’s ZennieReport.com) Mike Jacob, the The Pacific Merchant Shipping Association (PMSA) lawyer emerging from three years of court battles against the Oakland A’s Howard Terminal Ballpark Project and on behalf of maritime businesses at the Port of Oakland, is the new President of the PMSA. Mike Jacob has served as General … Read more

Port of Oakland Welcomes Jahmese Myres, Stephanie Dominguez Walton To Board Of Commissioners

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Oakland, Calif. – The Port of Oakland’s Oakland Board of Port Commissioners welcomes two new members to the Board (news sent to ZennieReport.com). The new commissioners are filling open positions due to Commissioners Cestra “Ces” Butner and Joan Story completing their years of dedicated volunteer service as Port Board members. The Oakland City Council unanimously approved … Read more

Port Of Oakland News: MV Janet Marie, Contractors Event

Mv Janet Marie

The latest reported news from the Port of Oakland starts with the arrival of a ship called the MV Janet Marie, and ends with a recap of the event for small local diverse contractors. Pasha Hawaii Celebrates Inaugural Arrival of ‘MV Janet Marie’ At The Port of Oakland With A Christening Ceremony On August 9th, … Read more

Port of Oakland: As Richard Sinkoff Retires, Port Appoints Acting Directors

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Oakland, Calif. – August 3, 2023: The Port of Oakland appointed two acting directors, replacing retired Port leaders. Colleen Liang was appointed Acting Director of the Environmental Programs and Planning (EP&P) division and Dorin Tiutin was appointed Acting Director of the Commercial Real Estate division. Both are long-time employees of the Port.  Ms. Colleen Liang assumes the role of … Read more