The Port of Oakland (Port) initiated a project to upgrade Berths 55–59 at the Oakland International Container Terminal (OICT) to accommodate ultra-large container vessels (ULCVs) up to 24,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs). The existing fenders and bollards have reached the end of their useful life and are undersized for the design of container vessels. This project will strengthen the existing wharf and install larger fenders and bollards while limiting disruptions to ongoing container operations at the Port’s busiest container terminal. The Berth 55–59 Wharf Upgrade project and a coordinated project to widen the existing Inner Harbor Turning Basin and Outer Harbor Turning Basin are parts of a strategy for the Port to remain a preferred gateway on the US West Coast for imports and exports. This paper focuses on key decisions made during the design phase of the project to minimize construction impacts on container terminal operations and to accommodate future operational needs.
24,000 TEU Ready Container Wharf Infrastructure Upgrades at the Port of Oakland
17th Triennial International Conference ; 2025 ; Providence, Rhode Island
Ports 2025 ; 14-24
2025-05-29
Conference paper
Electronic Resource
English
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