INDUSTRY INSIGHT
About the Port of Oakland
Established: 1927 Government Agency: Independent department of the City of Oakland Governance: Seven Port Commissioners nominated by the Mayor and appointed by the City Council Major Business lines: Maritime – The Port of Oakland encompasses 1,300 acres with four marine terminals (Oakland International Container Terminal, Trapac Terminal, Everport Terminal, and Matson Terminal) that move over two million TEUs annually. Fourteen shipping lines visit the Port on a regular basis. Aviation – Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) is the main airport for the greater East Bay, the most populated area in the metropolitan San Francisco Bay area. OAK has a footprint of 2,600 acres. OAK is home to 13 airlines with a combined total of 48 nonstop destinations, accommodating more than 11 million passengers annually. Commercial Real Estate – The Port’s Commercial Real Estate Division manages a diverse portfolio of approximately 100+/- tenant agreements, including hotels, retail uses, restaurants, offices, parks and other public access areas, across nearly 20 miles of waterfront property (837 acres). Port Utilities -- The Port provides utility services (electrical, gas, water, and sewer service) to Port facilities (tenant-operated and Port-operated facilities)
in support of Aviation, Maritime, and Commercial Real Estate operations. Mission: We are stewards of public assets. We lead our seaport, airport and commercial real estate businesses
in a fiscally sound and socially beneficial way. Strategy: Building for the next generation
Sustainability: The Port of Oakland is committed to environmental sustainability and is on a road to zero emissions operations at the airport and seaport. The Port oversees miles of waterfront to support recreation, wetlands, wildlife and commerce. Employees: 470 as of 2023 Annual Operating Revenue: $408.7 million Fiscal Year 2023 Jobs Generated: 98,345 (Northern California) The Port of Oakland generates vital economic activity, community benefits and environmental innovation, as the Port decarbonizes its operations for a cleaner and greener future. Along with its partners, the Port supports 98,345 jobs in the region and $174 billion in annual economic activity. The Port oversees the Oakland Airport (OAK), the Oakland Seaport and nearly 20 miles of waterfront including Jack London Square and a publicly owned utility. The Port of Oakland is Everyone’s Port! Connect with the Port of Oakland and the Oakland Airport through Facebook and Twitter, or with the Port on LinkedIn, YouTube, and at portofoakland.com.
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