A WARM WELCOME

A WARM WELCOME

We join the Port of Oakland in welcoming Carolyn Almquist as the port's new Maritime Marketing Manager. Ms. Almquist was with APL/CMA-CGM for 25 years before coming on board at the Port of Oakland.

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OICT ADDS HOOT SHIFT

OICT ADDS HOOT SHIFT

To help clear a backlog of vessels, SSA in Oakland will temporarily operate a hoot shift (0300-0800). But, do not get too excited, it is for vessel operations only. The terminals gates will remain closed to truck...

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FOCUSING ON FREIGHT

FOCUSING ON FREIGHT

With the travesty of the proposed Oakland A's ballpark and development behind us, the Port of Oakland is focusing on and promoting freight. The port recently had a ribbon-cutting ceremony for their Freight Intelligent...

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CHOOSING GREEN

CHOOSING GREEN

The Port of Oakland has several environmental initiatives coming to fruition. The port and TraPac are collaborating on upgraded terminal equipment to reduce emissions. TraPac will convert three rubber tire gantry (RTG)...

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DOMINOES FALLING

DOMINOES FALLING

Maersk, Hyundai and MSC have all announced they will no longer be assessing per diem or demurrage charges on days when the terminal is closed. This decision is a HUGE win for cargo owners and motor carriers alike. The...

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ONE TERMINAL TAKEOVER

ONE TERMINAL TAKEOVER

Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced it will takeover 51% of TraPac Terminals in Oakland and Los Angeles as well as YTI in Los Angeles. Previously MOL had the stake in TraPac and NYK in YTI. "These acquisitions...

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CONGRESS CONCERNED

CONGRESS CONCERNED

Some Congress members are concerned about giving Oakland federal grant funding to pay for the Oakland A's stadium. Given the recent supply chain crisis, these Congress members are not eager to hand over limited port...

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STILL SWINGING

STILL SWINGING

Supply Chain interests are still swinging for the fences in the battle with Oakland A's, the City of Oakland, the Port of Oakland, and now the Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC) over the Oakland A's...

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STILL SWINGING

THE BAD

Last night, the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC) voted to remove Howard Terminal's Port Priority Use designation paving the way for the approval of the Oakland A's proposed stadium,...

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BOTTOM OF THE NINTH

BOTTOM OF THE NINTH

Alright folks, it is the bottom of the ninth, and it is time to clear the bench for the big showdown. Tomorrow, June 2nd, the Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC) will hold a public meeting to discuss...

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OAKLAND’S SHELL GAME

OAKLAND’S SHELL GAME

Last month, Oakland's City Council voted to approve the environmental impact report (EIR) paving the way for Howard Terminal to be converted into an Oakland A's ballpark, hotel, high-rise condominiums, and retail and...

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