Port of Oakland

Port of Oakland Hybrid Electric Cranes Deliver Major Emissions Savings

Project part of Port’s Seaport Air Quality 2020 and Beyond Plan Oakland, Calif. – Aug. 24, 2020: The Port of Oakland’s largest marine terminal said today it has cut diesel emissions from all 13 of its massive yard cranes by 95 percent after retrofitting them with hybrid electric engines. Terminal operator Stevedoring Services of America […]

A Very Late Lathrop Shuttle through Newark, 8/9/20

A Very Late Lathrop Shuttle through Newark, 8/9/20 From YouTube Channel: August 20, 2020 at 03:38PM ONN – Union Pacific #7742 leads the ILTLT Lathrop Shuttle, passing westbound through Newark, CA, 9:18 a.m. heading to Oakland. Typically, the Lathrop Shuttle passes much earlier westbound but it was very late for some reason. Enjoy! Train info: […]

National Geographic Venture Docked At The Port Of Oakland, But Why?

National Geographic Venture Docked in the port of Oakland From YouTube Channel: August 15, 2020 at 04:53PM ONN – National Geographic Venture Docked At The Port Of Oakland, But Why? I was on a whale watching trip on this ship in the Sea of Cortez last February, it was an incredible week, diving with the […]

Port of Oakland Update July 2020 Commercial Real Estate Director Pamela Kershaw

Port Update July 2020 Commercial Real Estate Director Pamela Kershaw ONN – Port of Oakland Update July 2020 Commercial Real Estate Director Pamela Kershaw Port of Oakland real estate view: tough now, but ‘sky’s the limit’ Tenants rethink work as COVID-19 hits hard, find peace on the water COVID-19 has caused upheaval for Port of […]

Rally At John Fishers A’s Stadium Protests Privatization Of Oakland Howard Terminal For New Stadium

Rally At John Fishers A’s Stadium Protests Privatization Of Oakland Howard Terminal For New Stadium ONN – ILWU and other unionists rallied on July 5, 2020 at the A’s Stadium in the Oakland Coliseum to protest the plans of billionaire A’s and GAP owner John Fisher. He is trying to grab the Howard Terminal in […]

Andreas Cluver Is The New President Of The Port Of Oakland Board Of Commissioners

Andreas Cluver Is The New President Of The Port Of Oakland Board Of Commissioners ONN – Andreas Cluver Is The New President Of The Port Of Oakland Board Of Commissioners As reported Andreas Cluver is the new Port of Oakland Board Of Commissioners President. Here’s his biography: Andreas Cluver was elected President of the Board […]

Port of Oakland News: Andreas Cluver Elected President Of Board Of Port Commissioners

Barbara Leslie, Yui Hay Lee are Vice Presidents; Martinez returns for second term Oakland – Alameda County labor leader Andreas Cluver has been elected President of the Port of Oakland’s governing Board. The seven-member Board of Port Commissioners chose Mr. Cluver at a special meeting this week. Oakland Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Barbara […]

Noose Again: Video Reports Racist Attacks Against Black Longshoremen At The Port Of Oakland

Racist Attacks Against Black Longshoremen at the Port of Oakland ONN – Noose Again: Video Reports Racist Attacks Against Black Longshoremen At The Port Of Oakland Note from Zennie62Media and Oakland News Now: this video-blog post demonstrates the full and live operation of the latest updated version of an experimental Zennie62Media , Inc. mobile media […]

Ces Butner Installed As President At Rotary Club Of Oakland Virtual Meeting, July 9 2020

Rotary Club of Oakland meeting July 9 2020 ONN – Ces Butner Installed As President At Rotary Club Of Oakland Virtual Meeting, July 9 2020 Ces Butner, of the Port of Oakland Board of Directors and his beverage company, was installed as the.. Well, let the Rotary Club tell you… Rotary Club Of Oakland Video […]

Port Of Oakland News: Imports Increased 1.9 Percent

Port of Oakland imports up 1.9 percent in June Surprise gain for inbound cargo as 10 percent of voyages canceled, but overall volume down Oakland, Calif. – July 9, 2020: Port of Oakland loaded import volume grew 1.9 percent last month from June 2019, according to data released today. The gain was unexpected given that […]

ILWU “Bloody Thursday”1934 General Strike Commemoration At SSA Terminal Port Of Oakland

ILWU “Bloody Thursday”1934 General Strike Commemoration At SSA Terminal Port Of Oakland ONN – The ILWU, other unions, community activists and supporters commemorated the “Bloody Thursday” when 2 strike supporters were murdered by the San Francisco police in 1934. It led to the San Francisco general strike. The commemoration also discussed the recent racist attacks […]

Video Of Giant Container Vessel Leaving Port Of Oakland From On-Board Camera

Dep Oakland ONN – Video Of Giant Container Vessel Leaving Port Of Oakland From On-Board Camera Departing Oakland, passing Oakland bay bridge and San Francisco golden gate bridge Note from Zennie62Media and Oakland News Now: this video-blog post demonstrates the full and live operation of the latest updated version of an experimental Zennie62Media , Inc. […]

Port Of Oakland: Added Oakland International Airport Flights Cause Full Reopening Of Terminal 2

Added Flights at Oakland International Airport Prompt Full Reopening of Terminal 2 Airlines adding capacity; FAA distributes ½ million face coverings to OAK Oakland, CA: (July 1, 2020) – July will welcome added air travel opportunities for Bay Area residents and visitors as airlines increase capacity at Oakland International Airport (OAK). During the month, Southwest […]

Press Conference: Oakland Council President Kaplan To Reopen Budget Vote To Defund Police

Press Conference: In Midst of Mounting Pressure and Day of Action, Oakland Council President Kaplan to Reopen Budget Vote; Commit to Join Bas, Labor, Community to Defund Police Oakland, Ca — Today, Oakland City Council President Rebecca Kaplan will join a press conference of labor and community organizations near her home to commit to reopen […]

ILWU 2020 Port Of Oakland Juneteenth: GSC Logistics’s Andy Garcia Speaks Out

ILWU 2020 Juneteenth Andy Garcia Speaks Out ONN – ILWU 2020 Port Of Oakland Juneteenth: GSC Logistics’s Andy Garcia Speaks Out At the ILWU Juneteenth press conference and rally on June 19, 2020, Andy Garcia who is with GSC Logistics spoke in support of Maritime workers and against the privatization of the Port of Oakland […]

Port Of Oakland Leaders Send Message To East Bay Businesses: Fly OAK First

Port of Oakland Leaders Send Message to East Bay Businesses: Fly OAK First. Airport appeals to local business community for future air travel planning Oakland – The Port of Oakland and its Oakland International Airport (OAK) are aiming to reinvigorate air travel by taking its message of resilience directly to the East Bay’s business community. […]

ILWU Juneteenth Voices Speak Out At Port Of Oakland

ILWU Juneteenth Voices Speak Out At Port Of Oakland ONN – Participants in the ILWU Juneteenth rallies and marches spoke out about the police terror, systemic racism and the role of the unions in this fight. This took place on June 19, 2020 at the Port of Oakland where the first rally took place. Additional […]

‘We Struck A Blow Against White Supremacy’ – Dockworkers At Port Of Oakland

‘We Struck A Blow Against White Supremacy' Dockworkers In Oakland ONN – ‘We Struck A Blow Against White Supremacy’ – Dockworkers At Port Of Oakland By Ninna Gaensler-Debs The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) chapter in Oakland organized a work stoppage in ports along the West Coast of the United State and Canada on […]

ILWU Shuts Down Port Of Oakland For Juneteenth 2020

ILWU shuts down Port of Oakland for Juneteenth ONN – ILWU Shuts Down Port Of Oakland For Juneteenth 2020 This video is about ILWU shuts down Port of Oakland for Juneteenth. See post on oaklandsocialist.com for further comments. Note from Zennie62Media and Oakland News Now: this video-blog post demonstrates the full and live operation of […]

USA Juneteenth Rally: Port Of Oakland Shut Down As Thousands March Against Police Brutality

USA: Port of Oakland shuts down as thousands march against police brutality on Juneteenth ONN – USA Juneteenth Rally: Port of Oakland Shut Down As Thousands March Against Police Brutality Subscribe to our channel! rupt.ly/subscribe Operations at the Port of Oakland came to a halt on Friday, as thousands of dockworkers and supporters marched through […]

Dockworkers Shut Down The Port Of Oakland On Juneteenth 2020, Oakland

Juneteenth, Oakland ONN – Dockworkers Shut Down The Port Of Oakland On Juneteenth 2020, Oakland Dockworkers shut down the Port of Oakland today to mark Juneteenth and the battle to shut down police brutality. Protesters marched to Oscar Grant Plaza and Rapper, Boots Riley, talked about a strategy. Note from Zennie62Media and Oakland News Now: […]

Angela Davis At The Port Of Oakland: Speech to ILWU Juneteenth Work Action On June 19, 2020

Angela Davis At The Port Of Oakland: Speech to ILWU Juneteenth Work Action On June 19, 2020 ONN – On Juneteenth 2020 at the Port of Oakland, Angela Davis made a statement on Juneteenth and the role of the ILWU in the struggle against discrimination, racism and war. This took place on 2020 Juneteenth June […]

Port of Oakland 2020 Junteenth March

Port of Oakland 2020 Junteenth March ONN – Oakland’s march from Port to downtown was big. Note from Zennie62Media and Oakland News Now: this video-blog post demonstrates the full and live operation of the latest updated version of an experimental Zennie62Media , Inc. mobile media video-blogging system network that was launched June 2018. This is […]

Port Of Oakland Update June 2020 Board President Cestra Butner On Black Lives Matter

Port Update June 2020 Board President Cestra Butner ONN – Port Of Oakland Update June 2020 Board President Cestra Butner On Black Lives Matter Port of Oakland Board President speaks out for social justice ‘There’s no question we support Black Lives Matter’ – ‘Ces’ Butner Oakland, Calif. – June 19, 2020: Port of Oakland Board […]

Ces Butner, Port Of Oakland Board President: Port Supports Black Lives Matter No Question

Oakland – Port of Oakland Board President Ces Butner denounced social injustice today as West Coast dockworkers prepared to protest racism. The Port of Oakland must stand up for what’s right, President Butner declared in an online video interview distributed to employees and the public. “There’s no question that we stand behind the Black Lives […]

Port of Oakland’s Largest Terminal Gets Three Giant Cranes In The Fall Of 2020

At 300-feet-high, the Port of Oakland cranes be able to handle world’s biggest container ships Oakland – Three cranes able to load the world’s largest container ships will soon be headed to the Port of Oakland. Shanghai-based manufacturer ZPMC said this week that construction of the ship-to-shore behemoths is nearing completion in China. The cranes […]

Bryan Brandes Replaces John Driscoll As Port Of Oakland Maritime Director

Port of Oakland picks longtime shipping vet as Maritime Director Bryan Brandes asked to lead bounce-back from COVID-19, help shape future Oakland, Calif. – June 12, 2020: Longtime shipping industry executive Bryan Brandes has been named Maritime Director at the Port of Oakland. The Port said today he was selected following a nationwide search. Mr. […]

Port Of Oakland Loaded Box Volume Declines In May As Expected

COVID-19 impacts: Full imports and exports down 14.6; 10.7 percent respectively Oakland – Port of Oakland loaded container volume decreased 12.7 percent last month from May 2019 totals, according to data released today. The Port had been expecting cargo decline due to continued COVID-19 impacts on global shipping. The Port of Oakland pointed to lower […]

Port Of Oakland Calls For End To Racial Injustice

Oakland, Calif. – June 8, 2020: The Port of Oakland today issued the following statement regarding racial justice and the killing May 25 of George Floyd in Minneapolis: The Port of Oakland, as a member of the Oakland East Bay community and a public enterprise of international commerce, supports the movement for social and racial […]

Another Oakland Coal Ban Try Is Stupid: Is City Of Oakland Driven By Ego Vs. Phil Tagami?

The City of Oakland has lost yet another legal battle against the bulk terminal project it helped create, and against Phil Tagami, the man it once tried to get out of the project via The Tioga Report in 2011. Overall, The City of Oakland has racked up approximately $10 million in legal fees to date. […]

Port Of Oakland Meat Exports Soar, Bet On ‘Cool Cargo’ Paying Off

Oakland – Midst a devastating pandemic that’s crippling economies worldwide, here’s a Port of Oakland bright spot: meat exports to Asia. The Port said today its meat exports jumped 26 percent in the first quarter of 2020 over Q1 2019. Port Of Oakland said it now controls 42 percent of the market for meat exports […]

Oakland International Airport Exec Bryant Francis: Fliers ‘Itching To Hop Aboard’

Slow COVID-19 rebound likely, says Bryant Francis, but travel should pick up Oakland, Calif. – June 3, 2020: Coronavirus recovery could come slowly to the aviation sector, Oakland International Airport’s top executive warned today. But Bryant Francis expressed confidence that travelers would soon begin returning to the skies. “Many life-long travelers, like myself, are itching […]

Time For Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf, Council President Rebecca Kaplan To Lead: Phil Tagami Files

Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf and Oakland City Council President Rebecca Kaplan must put aside their differences and collaborate to save our City of Oakland. Word is they have not spoken in weeks – what a shame two smart progressive Democrats that can’t have a conversation if that doesn’t size up the problem with our country […]

On Insight Terminal Solutions OBOT, Oakland Jobs, Extreme Left Fake News On Coal, COVID-19

Oakland from a distance – Even though we’re in the middle of a worldwide pandemic, some people insist on maintaining their pre-pandemic behaviors and won’t get a clue: such is true for the extreme left in Oakland and the SF Bay Area, who are starting to look like the extreme right in rural Florida and […]

Port of Oakland Looks To Lead East Bay Rebound From COVID-19 Says Danny Wan

‘We will be on forefront of economic recovery,’ Port of Oakland Executive Director Danny Wan tells business and civic leaders Oakland, Ca. – This region’s economic rebound from coronavirus would most likely start at the Port of Oakland. That’s what the Port’s Executive Director told East Bay business and civic leaders this week while seeking […]

Oakland International Airport Dramatic Declines Due To Pandemic; Recovery This Summer?

Oakland – A steep decline in air travel is one of many shifts in culture caused by the global COVID-19 pandemic. With California and many other states under Shelter in Place orders since mid-March, Oakland International Airport now reports that it experienced a 96% decline in passenger traffic during the month of April, compared with […]

Port Of Oakland COVID-19 Response Enters New Phase Says Danny Wan

Oakland – It’s time to address the financial impact of coronavirus, Port of Oakland Executive Director Danny Wan said today. In a widely distributed video, the Port executive said his organization is readying countermeasures to offset crippling revenue declines. His stated aim: keep the Port and its Oakland International Airport operational. “We’ve taken a three-phase […]

Oakland International Airport Prepares For ‘New Normal’ Of Travel In COVID-19 Era

Oakland – As the air travel industry adjusts to the COVID-19 pandemic, Oakland International Airport (OAK) is taking steps to protect travelers and workers– both now and in the future. OAK has instituted a Resiliency Task Force to examine all aspects of the Airport’s management and operations, both for short- and long-term sustainability. Oakland International […]

Port Of Oakland Loaded Box Volume Edged Up Last Month, But…

Oakland, Calif. – May 12, 2020: Port of Oakland loaded container volume edged up last month but a likely downturn is ahead. That was the message Port officials delivered today as the coronavirus pandemic pressured global trade. The Port reported that April loaded container volume increased 1.4 percent compared to the same month last year. […]

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