Tag: port of Oakland

The Port of Oakland released a notice of preparation to begin an environmental review for a potential project to widen its federal turning basins. 

Port of Oakland decided to follow the example of the Port of Los Angeles and Long Beach, dispatching ships further out to sea, in order to deal with containership queues.

The Port of Oakland will launch a plan to improve the flow of agriculture exports at the Port.

The Port of Oakland announced that it surpassed all its original goals set in the Maritime Air Quality Improvement Program (MAQIP). 

The Port of Oakland’s largest marine terminal said it has cut diesel emissions from all 13 of its massive yard cranes by 95% after retrofitting them with hybrid electric engines. Terminal operator Stevedoring Services of America (SSA) estimates that the project will eliminate about 1,200 metric tons of GHG emissions annually from each crane.

The Port of Oakland’s largest marine terminal said it has cut diesel emissions from all 13 of its massive yard cranes by 95% after retrofitting them with hybrid electric engines. Terminal operator Stevedoring Services of America (SSA) estimates that the project will eliminate about 1,200 metric tons of GHG emissions annually from each crane.

Port of Oakland loaded import volume grew 1.9% last month from June 2019, according to data released. The gain was unexpected given that shipping lines canceled 10% of their scheduled Oakland visits due to the trade-related impact of COVID-19.

Ports globally are experiencing the impact of the economic disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, with many shippers and ports forecasting declines to increase in the coming weeks.

With the US embargoes cruise operations due to the COVID-19 situation, Port of Oakland recently informed that three cruise vessels are scheduled to berth at the port's facility.

Port of Oakland recently announced a new direct service with 18 megaships, which will link the port to Asia and the Middle East and is about to start this week.