Imports Up 7.1% From a Year Ago; Total Volume Increased 2.87%
Oakland, Calif.–Oct 23, 2014–September was the busiest month at the Port of Oakland in more than a year. The Port said today that it handled 207,412 containers at its marine terminals last month. That was the most since August 2013 when 209,138 boxes were received.
Imports moving through the Port’s marine terminals were up 7.1% in September from a year ago. September and October mark the peak shipping season when retailers finalize holiday merchandise orders.
The Port reported no chassis shortages in September. A shortage of the skeleton trailers used to haul containers on the road has been reported at some other U.S. West Coast ports.
The Port said total September cargo volume increased 2.87% from the same period in 2013. Exports dipped 7.27%. U.S. exports overall have been challenged by the strong dollar which makes American goods less attractive overseas.
About the Port of Oakland
The Port of Oakland oversees the Oakland seaport and Oakland International Airport. The Port’s jurisdiction includes 20 miles of waterfront from the Bay Bridge through Oakland International Airport. The Oakland seaport is the fifth busiest container port in the U.S.; Oakland International Airport is the second largest San Francisco Bay Area airport offering over 300 daily passenger and cargo flights; and the Port’s real estate includes commercial developments such as Jack London Square and hundreds of acres of public parks and conservation areas. Together, through Port operations and those of its tenants and users, the Port supports more than 73,000 jobs in the region and nearly 827,000 jobs across the United States. The Port of Oakland was established in 1927 and is an independent department of the City of Oakland. Connect with the Port of Oakland and Oakland International Airport through Facebook, or with the Port on Twitter, YouTube, and at www.portofoakland.com.
