Project Cargo Services at Port of Oakland
The Port of Oakland is Northern California's premier maritime gateway and the third-busiest container port on the US West Coast. Our Oakland team handles container, breakbulk, and project cargo connecting the Bay Area and Central Valley to global markets.
About Port of Oakland
The Port of Oakland is Northern California's largest seaport and a critical hub for international trade serving the San Francisco Bay Area, Silicon Valley, Central Valley agriculture, and the broader Northern California economy. With shorter transit times to Asia than Southern California ports and excellent rail connections to the interior US, Oakland is a smart choice for time-sensitive and high-value cargo.
Port Capabilities
Container Terminals
Five modern container terminals with ship-to-shore gantry cranes and deep berths.
Breakbulk Facilities
Dedicated areas for non-containerized cargo and project shipments.
Intermodal Rail
Near-dock rail yards with BNSF and Union Pacific service for transcontinental reach.
Agricultural Exports
Major hub for Central Valley agricultural exports including refrigerated cargo.
Cold Storage
Temperature-controlled facilities for perishable goods and sensitive equipment.
Truck Fleet Access
Proximity to major highways (I-80, I-880, I-580) for efficient inland drayage.
Our Services at Port of Oakland
Shipping Routes from Oakland
Asia Pacific
Southeast Asia
Oceania
South America
Port Terminals
TraPac Terminal
Automated container terminal with state-of-the-art equipment
Ben E. Nutter Terminal
Modern container facility with deep-water berths
Matson Terminal
Pacific trade terminal with connections to Hawaii and Pacific Islands
Frequently Asked Questions
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Get competitive rates and expert service for your Port of Oakland shipments. Our team is ready to help with your project cargo needs.