Oakland to fast-track TraPac expansion

TraPac are ready to begin construction on a 57-acre expansion at the Port’s Outer Harbor following the Board of Port Commissioners approving the project at a meeting October 27, 2016.

“With this expansion, we’re making a long-term commitment to our customers and to the Port of Oakland,” said Mike Porte, TraPac Oakland’s general manager.

He added: “Now that the approval process has concluded, we’re eager to get on with the necessary improvements, and we’ll be doing so aggressively.”

TraPac has signed a new 14-year lease with the Port to grow from 66 to 123 acres, it will add two vessel berths to the two it already operates.

The terminal operator believes the larger footprint can help the port absorb additional cargo volume.

TraPac said construction on a new entrance gate could start in November, refurbishment of the remaining acreage would follow soon thereafter. It is expected that the improvements will be completed within ten months.

Approximately 20% of the containerized cargo volume shipped through the Port of Oakland is handled my TraPac.