Port of Oakland

#FlashbackFriday - Launching of the 7,100-ton turbine power steamer Thordis from Oakland’s Moore shipyard near the foot of Adeline Street, Inner Harbor, January 1917. During World War I, shipyards saw rapid growth. Moore Shipbuilding Company was originally known as Moore and Scott Ironworks before becoming a shipbuilding company. Later the name would change to Moore Dry Docks Company. (Courtesy: San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park, W.A. Muhlman Collection.) #portofoakland #Oakland

At the Port of Oakland, supporting small and local businesses isn’t just a priority; it’s part of how we do business. We are committed to helping small and local businesses thrive through certifications, equitable contracting, grant funding, and partnerships that expand access and opportunity. 📽️ See this impact in action: Watch how the Port’s partnership helped #Oakland-based, Kenyan American, woman-owned Wachira Wines scale their operations, connect with the community, and bring bold ideas to life. Featuring Dr. Chris Wachira, Founder & CEO, and Chadwick D. Spell, COO, Wachira Wines, and Ronald Brown, Maritime Marketing and Commodities Representative at the Port of Oakland. https://lnkd.in/gKeifKBt Stay tuned for more spotlights on local businesses. #OaklandAfricanAmericanChamberofCommerce #WachiraWines #PortOfOakland #SmallBusiness #WachiraWines #soko3.0 The Wachira Group Dr. Chris Wachira Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce

#FlashbackFriday – The Port of Oakland was established in 1927 as an independent department of the City of Oakland. Long before that, the area was already bustling with activity. In this photo from the 1800s, horse-drawn wagons are loading goods onto a ferry boat for delivery across the San Francisco Bay. Note square-rigger ships in the background and rail tracks at left. #portofoakland #oakland

Happy National Intern Day! We’re celebrating our amazing summer interns at the Port of Oakland today! Your curiosity, creativity, enthusiasm, dedication, and a real passion for learning have made a big difference and brought a fresh perspective to everything we do. Thank you for all the energy and effort you’ve shared with us. We’re proud to support the next generation of talent, and we’re excited to see what’s next! #NationalInternDay #PortofOakland #Oakland #PortofOaklandInterns #interns

Another beautiful day for a vessel tour! Thank you to Will Martin and APL for the opportunity to visit the President LBJ. Special thanks to Chief Mate Adam for generously sharing your time and insight. #APL #SSA #OICT #PortofOakland

At the Port of Oakland, supporting small and local businesses isn’t just a priority; it’s part of how we do business. We are committed to helping small and local businesses thrive through certifications, equitable contracting, grant funding, and partnerships that expand access and opportunity. 📽️ See this impact in action: Watch how the Port’s partnership helped #Oakland-based, Kenyan American, woman-owned Wachira Wines scale their operations, connect with the community, and bring bold ideas to life. Featuring Dr. Chris Wachira, Founder & CEO, and Chadwick D. Spell, COO, Wachira Wines, and Ronald Brown, Maritime Marketing and Commodities Representative at the Port of Oakland. https://lnkd.in/gKeifKBt Stay tuned for more spotlights on local businesses. #OaklandAfricanAmericanChamberofCommerce #WachiraWines #PortOfOakland #SmallBusiness #WachiraWines #soko3.0 The Wachira Group Dr. Chris Wachira Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce

The Port of Oakland recently hosted the Bay Area Council as part of their waterfront initiative. Executive Director Kristi McKenney talked about the port’s efforts to revitalize Jack London Square as well as our partnership with Jack London Square. #portofoakland #bayareacouncil

The Port of Oakland’s summer interns were proud to host Oakland Councilmember Rowena Brown for a legislative brown bag. Our #interns learned about the Councilmember’s work on economic development and public safety, and ways to engage with their local communities. Rowena B. #portofoakland

#FlashbackFriday – Discharging copra at the Seventh Street Unit, Outer Harbor Terminal in 1938. Copra is the dried, white flesh of the coconut from which coconut oil is extracted. In this early example of intermodal operations at the Port of Oakland, bulk copra was unloaded from holds with suction hoses and deposited in dockside hoppers for transfer to rail cars and trucks. #portofoakland #oakland