Port of Oakland News Monitoring

For some major US shippers, 2019 ended on a sour note

MICHELLE CHAPMAN and DAVID KOENIG, AP Business Writers Updated 10:10 am PST, Friday, January 17, 2020 FILE - In this May 14, 2019 file photo, a Cosco Shipping container ship passes the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco bound for the Port of Oakland. For …

For major shippers, 2019 ended on a sour note

MICHELLE CHAPMAN, AP Business Writer Updated 10:32 am EST, Friday, January 17, 2020 FILE - In this May 14, 2019 file photo, a Cosco Shipping container ship passes the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco bound for the Port of Oakland. For major shipping …

Port of Los Angeles outlines ambitious goals for 2020

When Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka  delivered the fifth annual “State of the Port” address this week, he highlighted the port’s recent work, investments and plans for 2020 and the new decade.  But he also issued a cautionary note on …

Spirit Airlines Gives San Francisco Bay Area MORE GO, Launches the Only Oakland-Fort Lauderdale Nonstop

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spirit Airlines (NYSE:SAVE) is spicing up the San Francisco Bay Area by flying more of the brightest planes in the sky into Oakland (OAK). America’s fastest-growing airline starts service to and from …

Port of Oakland stays the course as PacRim export leader

Amid all the trade tension talk between the U.S. and China, the Port of Oakland’s unique position as the Pacific Rim’s major outbound cargo gateway remains secure, as evidenced by November’s container throughput numbers.  Oakland’s export cargo volume …

California City Votes To Phase Out Coal, Petcoke Handling

The mayor and City Council of Richmond, California, have voted to phase out and prohibit the storage and handling of coal and petroleum coke (petcoke) in the city. The city said that it has been receiving increased complaints about dust from coal and …

Port Of Oakland Plans Upgrades To Roads, Turning Basins

The Port of Oakland will continue to invest in ways that increase its efficiency and keep it competitive, according to the port's new executive director. "I'm pretty positive about the outlook for the port," said Danny Wan, who was …

Port Of Oakland Names Danny Wan Executive Director

Danny Wan, who has been the Port of Oakland's interim executive director since July, on Thursday, Nov. 14 was appointed to that role on a permanent basis. Wan has been the Port of Oakland's attorney for six years and was the first openly gay member …

Danny Wan named executive director at Port of Oakland

Trump Tariff Threat Clouds Outlook For Port Of Oakland’s Peak Season

OAKLAND (CBS SF) – President Donald Trump’s threat to impose more tariffs on Chinese imports to the U.S. is clouding the outlook for the peak season for container shipping at the Port of Oakland, Port officials said on Tuesday. However, Port officials said …

Oakland Port Privatization, Labor, Gentrification & Racism: Report By ILWU Local 10 Derric

From the Open-Publishing Calendar From the Open-Publishing Newswire Indybay Feature Oakland Port Privatization, Labor, Gentrification & Racism: Report By ILWU Local 10 Derric by Labor Video Project Tuesday Sep 24th, 2019 6:51 AM A meeting in West …

History lovers can cruise San Francisco Bay in Franklin D. Roosevelt's USS Potomac

OAKLAND, Calif. -- Franklin D. Roosevelt's USS Potomac is a must-see landmark for all history lovers who want to cruise the San Francisco Bay in presidential fashion. The Potomac Association is a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to …

Port of Oakland Freight Hauler to Road-Test Electric Big Rigs This Fall

OAKLAND (CBS SF) — A freight hauler at the Port of Oakland is planning to try out two electric-powered big-rig trucks on the highway by October, port officials said this week. GSC Logistics, the largest trucking company at the Port, wants to find out if …

Port of Oakland Executive Director Chris Lytle to retire July 19

By Patrick Burnson, Executive Editor · July 10, 2019 The Port of Oakland announced today that Executive Director Chris Lytle would retire July 19, after 53 years in trade and transportation.  Meanwhile, Lytle has agreed to remain as a consultant to the …

Port Of Oakland Replaces Diesel-Guzzling Cranes With Hybrid Designs

OAKLAND (KPIX 5) — At the Port of Oakland, officials are trying to save money by switching some of the cargo cranes to operate on a mix of electrical and diesel power. The workhorse cranes at the Port are not be the large white ones visible from the …

Port of Oakland Commissioners Approve Budget for 2020

The Port of Oakland Board of Commissioners Thursday approved a roughly $513.6 million budget for the 2020 fiscal year, according to port officials. The new budget, which covers both the seaport and the Oakland International Airport, is about 4 percent …

Laborfest: Privatization, the Port of Oakland and Labor

Privatization, the Port of Oakland and Labor San Francisco used to be the largest port in Northern California. Over the last forty years, it has become a tourist trap instead of a working port. Is the same thing in store for the Port of Oakland? The …

Embracing a Zero-Emissions Future for the Port of Oakland

West Oakland is a 6.5-square-mile neighborhood that noses into the San Francisco Bay. Once the home of the Black Panther Party and the author Jack London, its historically vibrant and diverse community continues to center around neighborhood organizations, …

Support ILWU Local 10 In Their Fight Against A's Stadium In The Port of Oakland Howard Ter

The ILWU Local 10 May Day committee is calling for support in the fight against the construction of the A's stadium on the Port of Oakland's Howard Terminal. Support ILWU Local 10 In Their Fight Against A's Stadium In The Port of Oakland Howard …

Top new speakers and sponsors join the Defence Logistics Central and Eastern Europe 2020 Conference line-up

SMi Reports: The agenda has been updated with new speakers and sponsors for the Defence Logistics Central and Eastern Europe Conference in Budapest, this March LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, January 20, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The world’s leading …

Oil Country Tubular Goods (OCTG) Market 2020 Global Analysis, Opportunities And Forecast To 2026

WiseGuyReports.Com Publish a New Market Research Report On–“ Oil Country Tubular Goods (OCTG) Market 2020 Global Analysis, Opportunities And Forecast To 2026”. PUNE, INDIA, January 20, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Oil Country Tubular Goods ( …

Launch of the World Economic Situation Prospects Report 2020

Background: According to this year’s World Economic Situation Prospects, the global economy suffered its lowest growth in a decade, slipping to 2.3 per cent in 2019, as trade disputes impacted economic activity. The world, however, could see a slight …

CyberCecurity LLC Launches New Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Service

CyberCecurity LLC’s new Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) service helps DoD contractors comply with mandatory cybersecurity regulations DENVER, COLORADO, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CyberCecurity LLC …

Tarps Now® Increases Heavy Duty Tarps Line Up Due to Heavy Demand

Company Increases Breadth and Depth of Heavy-Duty Tarp Offerings to Meet Customer Demand ST. JOSEPH, MICHIGAN, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tarps Now® is pleased to announce a dramatic increase in customer demand for …

Automotive Valves Market 2019 Global Industry Analysis, Opportunities, Size, Trends, Growth and Forecast 2026

WiseGuyReports.com adds “Global Automotive Valves Market Size study, Product Type, Material Used and Regional Forecasts 2019-2026” reports to its database. PUNE, MAHARASTRA, INDIA, January 17, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Automotive Valves Market: …

Global PAEK Market 2019 Industry Analysis, Share, Growth, Sales, Trends, Supply, Forecast 2026

WiseGuyReports.com adds “Global PAEK Market Size study, by Type, Fillers, Application and Regional Forecasts 2019-2026.” reports to its database. PUNE, MAHARASTRA, INDIA, January 17, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PAEK Market: Executive Summary …

OnTrac Announces Passing of Chairman; Names Successor

CHANDLER, Ariz., Jan. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- L. David Callaway, OnTrac Chairman, passed away in Manhattan, New York, surrounded by friends and family. Mr. Callaway was an integral piece of the company’s senior management team for over 30 years. The …

Scorpio Bulkers Inc. to Announce Fourth Quarter 2019 Results

MONACO, Jan. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Scorpio Bulkers Inc. (NYSE:SALT) (“Scorpio Bulkers,” or the “Company”) plans to announce fourth quarter 2019 financial results in a press release that will be issued before the market open on Monday, January 27, …

Global LNG Tank Container Market 2020 Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends & Forecast To 2026

Wiseguyreports.Com Adds “LNG Tank Container– Global Market Growth, Opportunities, Analysis Of Top Key Players And Forecast To 2026” To Its Research Database. PUNE, MAHARASTRA, INDIA, January 17, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LNG Tank Container …

Nolan Transportation Group Acquires Eagle Transportation Expanding Cold Chain Logistics Services

ATLANTA, Jan. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nolan Transportation Group (NTG), one of the largest and fastest-growing non-asset truckload freight brokerages and provider of third-party logistics services in North America, announces the acquisition of Eagle …

Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. to Host Conference Call to Discuss Early Developments Related to IMO 2020

STAMFORD, Conn., Jan. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. (NASDAQ: EGLE) (“Eagle Bulk” or the “Company”), one of the world’s largest owner-operators within the Supramax / Ultramax drybulk shipping segment, today announced that it will …

The Next Stage of Uganda’s Digital Economy Will Be Powered by Open Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)

While about 18 million Ugandans are now able to access services via the internet, only a fraction of the 18 million are able to bank, pay school fees or utility bills, order transport, search for location, learn, or perform a variety of other basic day-to- …

Elite Capital launches ‘Government Future Financing 2030’ Program

ECC has devised a financing program for Gov. that allows BOT and BOO projects to be implemented without burdening the respective country with sovereign debt LONDON, UK, January 16, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Faisal Khazaal, Chairman of Elite …

Denmark SailGP Team presented by ROCKWOOL announces crew following New Zealand selection camp

Helmsman Nicolai Sehested leads dynamic new team for SailGP Season 2 ROCKWOOL Group (NASDAQ:ROCK A ) MARSDEN POINT, NEW ZEALAND, January 16, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Denmark SailGP team, presented by ROCKWOOL, announced today the crew for …

Targa Resources Corp. Announces Quarterly Dividends

HOUSTON, Jan. 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Targa Resources Corp. (“TRC”, “Targa” or the “Company”) (NYSE: TRGP) announced its quarterly dividend on common shares and its quarterly dividend on Series A preferred shares with respect to the fourth quarter of …

DCP Midstream to Host Conference Call on February 12 to Discuss Fourth Quarter Financial Results and 2020 Guidance

DENVER, Jan. 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DCP Midstream, LP (NYSE: DCP) will host a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter earnings and 2020 guidance at 11:00 a.m. ET on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, which will be released after the New York Stock …

Werner Enterprises to Participate in the Stifel Transportation and Logistics Conference

OMAHA, Neb., Jan. 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Werner Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: WERN), one of the nation's largest transportation and logistics companies, announced that Derek J. Leathers, President and Chief Executive Officer, and John J. Steele, …

Covenant Transportation Group, Inc. Announces Timing of Fourth Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Jan. 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Covenant Transportation Group, Inc. (Nasdaq/GS:  CVTI) announced it plans to release its fourth quarter earnings after 4:00 p.m. Eastern time on Thursday, January 23, 2020. Covenant Transportation …

A Valentine State of Mind: Chocolate Lovers’ Special aboard VERDE CANYON RAILROAD

SEDONA, Ariz. and CLARKDALE, Ariz., Jan. 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Valentine’s Day is a confectionery complexity, full of sweet flavors and rich history. The legend of Cupid’s bow and arrow dates back to ancient Greek and Roman mythology … The human …