Port congestion problems eased in Oakland after November drop in imports
Compared to 2021, November imports and exports were down in November of 2022 at (-17.4%) and (-12.3%) respectively. Port of Oakland Maritime Director Bryan Brandes and other executives are noting that the decline in container traffic was expected and the port is looking to use this to its advantage. Congestion and inefficiency problems can now be addressed without container traffic swamping operations concerns.
The Port of Oakland is a major port located on the western coast of the United States in Oakland, California. It is the fifth busiest container port in the United States and a key gateway for international trade on the Pacific Rim. The port handles a diverse range of cargo, including containerized and non-containerized freight, automobiles, and bulk commodities such as grains, cement, and petroleum. It is a major economic engine for the region and is responsible for supporting tens of thousands of jobs in the Bay Area.
The Port of Oakland experienced a decline in total container volume in June 2023 compared to the same month last year.