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OAKLAND BALLERS HOST MARITIME NIGHT

The Second Annual O‑MAST Oakland Ballers Game Night, themed “Cargo & Curveballs”, is on Thursday, August 6th at 6:35 p.m.! Use code MARITIME20 for 20% off General Admission tickets.

Last year’s inaugural event brought together current and new O‑MAST members for a relaxed, community-focused event at the ballpark.

Join us again this year to cheer on the Ballers while celebrating Oakland’s working waterfront and the Port’s contributions to the city.

O-MAST MEMBERS CONVENE TO DISCUSS PROGRESS ON 2026 INITIATIVES

On Monday, July 6, O-MAST was pleased to convene its members to discuss the coalition’s current priorities and celebrate its continued membership growth.

The coalition continues to expand its network, bringing together maritime, industrial, logistics, labor, and community stakeholders from across Oakland’s goods movement sector to strengthen collaboration and advocate for policies that support a thriving industrial economy.

O-MAST leadership also provided updates on its 2026 advocacy initiatives, including the City’s General Plan Update Draft Land Use Framework. Members were encouraged to participate in the upcoming Oakland City Council informational meeting and help ensure the goods movement industry’s perspective is represented as the planning process moves forward.

O-MAST Meets with Port Director McKenney

On Thursday, April 3, O-MAST had the pleasure of meeting with Port of Oakland Executive Director Kristi McKenney to discuss O-MAST’s key priorities and 2025 initiatives.

Leaders representing maritime, trucking, logistics, and labor came together to engage with Director McKenney and the Port’s government affairs team to discuss how O-MAST can collaborate with the Port to advance Oakland’s working waterfront, particularly at a time when federal infrastructure dollars are increasingly hard to come by.

O-MAST leadership also announced an exciting upcoming special event to celebrate Oakland’s working waterfront and the Port’s contributions to the city: Maritime Night at the Oakland Ballers’ field at Raimondi Park! Mark your calendars for Thursday, August 7 at 6:35 PM and reach out to info@omastcoalition.com for information on discounted tickets for Port stakeholders.

O-MAST Holds Special Election Candidate Forum

February 25, 2025

On Tuesday, February 25, O-MAST hosted an Oakland Special Election Candidate Forum in partnership with MEBA and the ILWU, offering Port stakeholders an important opportunity to engage with and hear from Mayoral and District 2 City Council candidates running in the April 2025 Special Election.

Candidates spoke on how they would prioritize industrial lands, advocate for Port jobs and operations, and work with Port stakeholders to ensure their voices are heard.

The City of Oakland requires leadership that understands the symbiotic relationship between the City and the Port and its tenants, and we look forward to working with the next Mayor and District 2 Councilperson to advance the Port’s interests.