From KRON4:

The Port of Oakland has been left suddenly redirecting cargo from Outer Harbor to the port’s other four terminals. While they have the capacity to absorb the excess cargo they will need to make some efficiency improvements to avoid backups, port spokesman Michael Zampa said Monday.

Whether Ports America’s bankruptcy petition would negatively impact that process was not immediately clear, but port officials said they were “disappointed” and that it indicates a lack of cooperation in the transition on the part of Ports America.

“We’ve been negotiating with them in good faith for a smooth orderly transition that protects the interests of shipping lines, cargo owners and others who depend on the terminal,” port executive director Chris Lytle said in a statement. “It’s a shame they’ve taken this step. Ports America had signed a 50-year lease to operate on the 208-acre facility early in 2009. Most leases at the Port of Oakland last for only 10 or 15 years, but Ports America signed the exceptionally long lease while promising to make improvements to the terminal’s infrastructure.

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