The Port of Oakland opened an office in Shanghai yesterday, representing the California port's commitment to move more Californian farm products to China and ship more Chinese consumer products back to the United States.

The office is the port's first in China and located on the 31st floor of the Jinmao Tower. It will take care of relations with Chinese shipping firms, cargo owners, various logistics links and government trade development agencises.

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