Planned $600 million expansion for the Port of Oakland

The Port of Oakland is revealing further detail about its $600 million expansion plan. With the goal of handling more cargo in mind, the project plans to provide upgrades for warehousing, road and rail expansions, and expanding the 2nd largest terminal operator. The full details of the plan can be seen below.

• $244 million, mostly from government grants, to separate railroad tracks from major port roadways;
• $90 million for a privately built refrigerated warehouse called “Cool Port;” and
• $50 million to expand the port’s second-largest marine terminal, with private funds.