Port of Oakland Boosts Night, Weekend Work
using an express service known as the one-stop, free-flow program; and import pick-up for containers loaded on chassis for immediate drayage. “We’re counting on harbor drivers to take advantage of these added nighttime features,” said Port of Oakland Maritime Director John Driscoll. “This is what cargo owners have been asking for and the terminal operator and Port have been listening.” Extra gate hours are intended to give harbor truckers more time to pick-up and deliver containerized cargo. Until recently, they had only been allowed through terminal
Port of Oakland Adds 400 Dockworkers
. The port said its aim in brining in the new workers is to accelerate cargo operations and clear out a backlog of vessels anchored in San Francisco Bay. “We’re not operating with the speed and efficiency our customers deserve right now,” said Maritime Director John Driscoll. “Additional longshore labor is an important first step in getting back on track.” Waterfront employers and the longshore union agreed last month to beef up Oakland’s labor pool, the port said. And in addition to adding new workers, they agreed to train and promote
