SSA Invests in Oakland’s Future

The expanded OICT will be the largest container terminal in northern California, providing a 271-acre facility and servicing 20 international carriers. The enlarged OICT will consist of five contiguous berths, stretching no less than 6,000 feet, all with a water depth of 15 m (50-feet) and with a fleet of 10 post-Panamax cranes ready to handle the largest vessels.

The operation at the 50-acre Howard Terminal will be relocated to the 80-acre site at Berths 60-63 later this year.

SSA Terminals vice president, Jon Rosselle, said: “Marine terminals must continue to evolve to meet the increasing requirements of the maritime trade. These terminal expansions are a prerequisite to remain viable to our customers and for them to continue to retain Oakland as a port of call.