Port of Oakland

Name

Port of Oakland

Legal name

Port of Oakland

Website

https://portofoakland.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1927

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Port & Airport Operations

NAICS

Port and Harbor Operations (488310), Water Transportation (483), Marine Cargo Handling (488320)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400), Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)

akta.pro primary industry

Inland / River Container Terminals (Barge-Served) (TLAHAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ground Transportation Interface & Intermodal Connectivity (Taxi/Bus/Rail, Parking) (TLAHAEAH), Port Equipment Operations (Crane Operators, RTG/RMG, Straddle Carrier Operations) (TLAHALAE)

Keywords

• Maritime port operations
• Airport terminal services
• Commercial real estate leasing
• Public power utility
• Cargo terminal handling

Headquarters

HQ city

Oakland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Seaport Operations: Container cargo handling, maritime terminal operations, and related port services. Revenue from shipping lines, freight forwarders, and cargo handlers.
2. Aviation Operations (OAK): Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport operations including airline fees, concessions, parking, and ground transportation services.
3. Commercial Real Estate: Property leasing including Jack London Square waterfront development, Oakland Airport Business Park, and various port-owned commercial properties.
4. Port Public Power: Publicly owned utility providing power services to port facilities and tenants.
5. Government Grants: Federal and state infrastructure funding including $50 million DOT Maritime Administration grant for Outer Harbor modernization and $119 million California Port and Freight Infrastructure Program funding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Port of Oakland operates four lines of business: the Oakland Seaport (container cargo and maritime terminal operations), Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport/OAK (commercial and cargo aviation), Commercial Real Estate (waterfront and business park property leasing including Jack London Square), and Port Public Power (utility services to port facilities and tenants). It provides essential infrastructure enabling international trade, regional air travel, and commercial activity across nearly 20 miles of East Bay waterfront.

Product overview

Port of Oakland operates a multi-divisional port authority with four core business lines: Oakland Seaport (maritime container and cargo operations), Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK, commercial and cargo aviation), Commercial Real Estate (Jack London Square waterfront properties), and Port Public Power (utility services). Supporting offerings include Harbor Tours, the Oakland Portal digital platform, and environmental programs including the Middle Harbor Shoreline Park. The port supports over 98,000 regional jobs with more than $174 billion economic impact.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK): Oakland International Airport - operated by Port of Oakland, serving the greater East Bay and San Francisco Bay Area with passenger and cargo flights
• Oakland Seaport
• Oakland Portal

Products and services

• Oakland Seaport Maritime port operations including container cargo handling, shipping terminal management, and intermodal transportation services serving shipping lines, freight forwarders, and cargo handlers at the Oakland seaport.
• Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) Commercial aviation services including passenger flights, air cargo operations, terminal facilities (29 gates plus International Arrivals Building), and ground transportation serving airlines, passengers, and ground transportation providers.
• Commercial Real Estate Property management and development services including Jack London Square waterfront properties, Oakland Airport Business Park, lease management, and commercial development opportunities across Port-owned real estate.
• Port Public Power Publicly owned utility services providing electrical power infrastructure to Port facilities and tenants across the Port's maritime and aviation operations.
• Harbor Tours Free guided boat tours of Oakland's middle and outer harbors, providing visitors with views of seaport operations and San Francisco Bay (approximately 90-minute cruises).
• Oakland Portal Digital Dashboards Real-time operational digital platform providing shippers, truckers, and community members with dwell time data, empty container return instructions, and ocean carrier services information via website and mobile app.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98,000+ jobs supported in the San Francisco Bay Area
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• JSXcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 14 September 2026Airline expanding Oakland service with new nonstop flights between Santa Monica Airport (SMO) and OAK starting September 14, 2026, operating up to three times daily using ATR 42-600 aircraft with amenities including two checked bags, onboard cocktails, business-class legroom, and free Starlink Wi-Fi.
• WattEVcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint program for deploying over 300 Tesla Semi Class 8 electric trucks at Port of Oakland with megawatt charging infrastructure. WattEV ordered 370 Tesla Semi trucks with first 50 deliveries in 2026 and full fleet operational by 2027. Partnership supports Port's zero-emissions freight operations and largest single electric truck deployment in California.
• UbercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAgreement to bring uberX ridesharing service to Oakland International Airport (OAK), allowing travelers to request pickups and drop-offs through the Uber app. Creates new income opportunities for Bay Area driver-partners as airport trip requests increase.
• California Port and Freight Infrastructure ProgramcoreOthersState funding program that awarded Port of Oakland $119 million in 2023 to expand zero-emissions operations while increasing goods movement capacity. Funding supports conversion of cargo-handling equipment to electric and shore power infrastructure.
• U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration (MARAD)coreOthersFederal agency that awarded $50 million grant from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for Outer Harbor terminal modernization to accommodate ultra-large container vessels and support zero-emissions operations.
• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)coreOthersProvided $32 million through Airport Improvement Program for Phase 2 of Airport Perimeter Dike Improvement Project (seismic resiliency phase with total estimated cost of $52.7 million).
• Coalition of 20 Partners (Zero Emissions)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition of 20 partners including community-based organizations, workforce development organizations, marine terminals, Port users, and industry leaders working on $417 million EPA Clean Ports Program grant application for fast-tracking Oakland Seaport's conversion to 100% zero-emissions cargo handling operations.
• FLOW (Freight Logistics Optimization Works)minorOthersGovernment-led initiative launched by U.S. DOT in March 2022 to improve freight forecasting through data sharing. Port of Oakland joined as member to enhance supply chain visibility and resilience.
• Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered to host Oakland's first Zero Emissions Symposium in February 2024, bringing together maritime, aviation, commercial real estate, environmental, business, government, and community leaders.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Port of Los Angeles: Largest US container port and the dominant West Coast gateway; directly comparable in containerized cargo, intermodal operations, and zero-emissions roadmap as a fellow California container port authority.
• Port of Long Beach: Second-largest US container port and Oakland's closest Southern California competitor; operates adjacent to Port of LA and pursues comparable terminal modernization, electric equipment, and shore power investments.
• Port of Seattle: Pacific Northwest container and cruise port authority that also operates Sea-Tac International Airport; structurally analogous multi-business-line port authority with aviation + seaport + real estate.
• Port of Tacoma: Container port in the Puget Sound gateway operating in tandem with Port of Seattle (NWSA); directly comparable in containerized cargo handling and Pacific trade lane exposure.
• Port Houston: Largest US Gulf Coast container port and energy export hub; comparable in container terminal operations, multimodal connectivity, and large-scale capital investment programs.
• Port of Savannah (Georgia Ports Authority): Major East Coast container port authority with rapid recent growth; comparable in single-state port authority structure, container terminal operations, and inland intermodal expansion strategy.

Broad incumbents

• Port Authority of New York & New Jersey: Largest US port authority operating container terminals plus a portfolio of airports, tunnels, bridges, and real estate; broader and more diversified than Oakland but a useful scale and governance benchmark.
• San Francisco International Airport (SFO): Direct aviation competitor in the Bay Area and the counterparty in Oakland's recent airport trademark settlement; comparable in commercial passenger operations, concessions, and ground transportation.
• Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport): Multi-business state port authority operating Logan International Airport, Conley Container Terminal, and real estate; comparable in combining container terminal + airport + commercial real estate under one public authority.

Regional players

• Port of San Diego: California port authority overseeing San Diego Bay waterfront, cruise terminals, cargo, and real estate; comparable in state tidelands trust structure and diversified waterfront business model, though smaller in container volume.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PortofOakland
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/PortOfOaklandInfo
• Facebookfacebook.com/yourportyourpartner
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/20045/admin/feed/posts
• Instagraminstagram.com/portoakland

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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