New California law clouds Trump-backed Oakland coal export terminal project

CDL & Trucking News · October 1, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026 · Source: FreightWaves · By Stuart Chirls · 4 min read at the source

Aerial view of proposed site of Oakland coal export terminal. (Photo: NoCoalinOakland.com)

California’s new environmental-review law adds another obstacle to a federally backed proposal for a major coal export terminal in Oakland.

Reported by Stuart Chirls for FreightWaves (American Shipper), originally published October 1, 2026.

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Topics: American Shipper, Maritime, coal, coal exports, Port of Oakland, West Gateway Terminal

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