Category: Oakland

Port of Oakland Night Gates Will Expand to Speed Up Cargo Flow

Source: American Journal of Transportation | September 14, 2018

TraPac, second-largest marine terminal, goes to second shift starting Oct. 15

Another Port of Oakland marine terminal operator said today that it’s opening night gates to accelerate containerized cargo flow. TraPac, Oakland’s second-largest terminal, plans to add a second shift for harbor truckers beginning Oct. 15.

The move enables thousands of drivers to pick up or drop off Oakland containerized cargo from 6 p.m. to 3 a.m., Monday-through-Thursday. That would give freight haulers access to the terminal outside busier daytime hours. Port officials said night operations should accelerate cargo flow while reducing truck queues that sometimes build outside terminal gates.

“This is a big step forward for TraPac and the Port’s customers,” said Port of Oakland Maritime Director John Driscoll. “We want cargo to move as quickly as possible through the Port and we’re grateful that our terminal operators share that conviction.”

TraPac becomes the second major marine terminal in Oakland to open at night for harbor truckers. Oakland International Container Terminal, the Port’s largest terminal, introduced night gates at the Poroaklat two years ago. Together the terminals process about 80 percent of all containerized cargo in Oakland.

The Port said night operations would provide benefits across the supply chain, including:

• Faster cargo delivery to customers;
• Less downtime for drivers; and
• An end to marine terminal congestion.

TraPac said harbor drivers would be allowed to perform the range of cargo transactions at night. Those including picking up import containers or dropping off exports.

The terminal said it will assess a $30 fee on all loaded containers moving in or out of TraPac beginning October 29. The fee will cover night gate costs, principally for additional labor, the terminal explained.

TraPac is in the midst of a two-year project to double the size of its Oakland operations. The terminal expects to conclude construction by year-end.

View original article here: https://www.ajot.com/news/port-of-oakland-night-gates-will-expand-to-speed-up-cargo-flow

TraPac’s container terminal operations in Oakland, California, announced today that extended gate operations will commence October 15^th with the goal of improving productivity outcomes for the drayage sector and enhancing gateway efficiency at the Port of Oakland.

Effective October 15^th, TraPac will offer four full service night gates Monday through Thursday from 6PM to 3AM.

In order to provide these extended hours and improved truck service, TraPac will introduce an Extended Gate Fee. This fee will commence October 29^th after the initial two weeks of extended operations.

The fee is $30.00 payable for all import and export truck transactions (not empty containers) and will be payable by the importer or exporter.

The extended gate fee and operations are intended to increase productivity within a driver’s operating hours. By matching the operating hours of a competitor terminal in the Port of Oakland, TraPac is providing the same opportunity for trucking companies and warehouses to enhance their operations.

“A number of our stakeholders have asked for these improvements. Not only will we provide extended hours for the drayage community, we are also determined to provide greater service to the overall supply chain” stated Brian Bauer, Vice President of Operations at TraPac Oakland.

Commenting on the changes, John Driscoll, Director of Maritime from the Port of Oakland said, “This is a logical next step to improve the overall experience at the Port of Oakland. As a result the two largest terminals in the port will offer consistent service, which will enable the supply chain to better manage their operations and improve cargo velocity”

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Cherry Blossom-Colored Container Ship Arrives Monday in Oakland

Source: KTVU | July 7, 2018

A cherry blossom-colored container ship that’s a feast for the eyes will arrive at the Port of Oakland on Monday morning, Port officials said.

Called the ONE Competence, the 1,036-foot-long ship is the newly branded symbol of Japan’s recently consolidated container shipping lines, according to the Port.

The ship is scheduled to arrive at Oakland’s TraPac marine terminal at 7 a.m.

“It will be a glorious sight,” Port of Oakland Maritime Director John Driscoll said in a statement.

Driscoll said, “We’ve been welcoming the Japanese fleet to Oakland for years but this will be an eye-popper and a reminder that things are changing in our industry.”

Port officials said the ONE Competence is part of the Ocean Network Express, or ONE.

They said the shipping line began service in April following the merger of Japan’s three legacy carriers: K Line, MOL and NYK.

The ONE line is one of the largest shipping lines by volume at the Port of Oakland.

Port officials said the ONE Competence is one of the first ships with a magenta hull.

They said the color represents a cherry blossom tree, which is a symbol of spring in Japan.

ONE says it plans to brand more of its 240 vessels with magenta.

Port officials said the ONE Competence can carry more than 8,000 20-foot containers.

The container ship is coming to Oakland after a call in Long Beach
and will depart for Hong Kong on Tuesday.

View original article here: http://www.ktvu.com/news/cherry-blossom-colored-container-ship-arrives-monday-in-oakland

Port of Oakland Forecasts Steady Growth

Source: The Maritime Executive | April 1, 2018

Containerized cargo volume moving through this city is expected to increase two percent annually for the next five years. The catalyst for growth: a nearly $700 million injection of capital from outside investors. That’s the message Port of Oakland officials delivered to trade and transportation leaders here this week.

“This is good, measured growth that’s not debilitating for our community or our operations,” Executive Director Chris Lytle told a meeting of the Port’s 55-member Efficiency Task Force. “A big shout out to those who have stepped up to make the investments that will drive our growth – they’re showing faith in Oakland’s future.”

The Port boss said investment in facilities and infrastructure is boosting Oakland’s global trade status. Projects range from a new logistics campus to an online information gateway for cargo owners. Lytle said many of the projects would come online by summer, including:

• Substantial completion of TraPac marine terminal’s $60 million expansion to double the size of its Oakland footprint;
• Completion of a $15 million project to heighten four ship-to-shore cranes at Oakland International Container Terminal;
• Groundbreaking for a $52 million Seaport Logistics Complex by CenterPoint Properties;
• Opening of a $90 million Cool Port Oakland refrigerated distribution center by Lineage Logistics and Dreisbach Enterprises;
• Launch of a $40,000 web-based portal by Advent Intermodal Solutions for shippers to track containers or manage cargo pick-up.

Still on the drawing board: a $500 million upgrade at Seventh Street, one of the Port’s principal entryways. That project would include separating rail lines from roads. It would also introduce new technology to help freight haulers navigate the Port. Alameda County’s Transportation Commission is seeking government grants to finance the work, Lytle said.

“How do you make traffic flow at the Port?” Lytle asked. “How do you eliminate congestion points? We couldn’t do it without the support of the County Transportation Commission.”

Port Maritime Director John Driscoll predicted that new development would increase cargo volume on Oakland docks. Cool Port alone could account for more than 50,000 20-foot containers of cargo annually, he said.

“We applaud the vision of those who are investing in Oakland,” said Driscoll. “The payoff will be more business for the Port and more jobs and economic stimulus for the city.”

View original article here: https://www.maritime-executive.com/corporate/port-of-oakland-forecasts-steady-growth

Oakland will be launching the appointment system starting December 6th (Tuesday) for all laden Import containers (only).

Appointments will be REQUIRED for all Import laden containers effective 7 AM on December 6, 2016.

Appointments for December 6th can be made on the eModal website (www.emodal.com), as soon as December 1st (Thursday).

Please contact TraPac Customer Service with questions or concerns.