Monday , December 12 , 2011
350 to 500 protesters have assembled early today to protest.

Port Of Oakland Update- December 12th Protest Blockade

Approximately 350-500 protesters assembled early this the morning at 5:30 am at the West Oakland BART station and marched to the seaport area. It is estimated that the number of protesters in the seaport area has grown to approximately 1000.

As of 7:00am this morning, protestors are gathering in the entrance of Ports America Outer Harbor Terminal, TRAPAC Terminal, and TTI Terminal, interrupting gate operations. Access to Ben E Nutter has been restricted due to the protest activity in front of TRAPAC. SSA/OICT Terminal, APL Terminal, and Matson Terminal are open and operating at the time of this message.

Oakland Police Department and Alameda County Sheriff's Office are positioned throughout the seaport area, monitoring and assessing the situation as it develops.

The Port Of Oakland issued a press release today stating: "The Port is connected to over 73,000 jobs in the region and more than 800,000 across the country. These are not just numbers. These are good jobs held by real working people and working families. Disrupting the Port hurts them. It will also hurt our community at a time when unemployment is high and the economy is weak."

More updates to follow.