The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ study of potential improvements to the Houston Ship Channel is nearing completion. The study, that began in 2015, has been conducted in partnership with Port Houston and has examined the feasibility and national benefits of various widening, deepening and other improvements for the channel. […]
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Contract Awarded for Nine New Yard Cranes at Bayport
The Port Commission in June awarded a contract for nine new diesel electric container yard cranes for Port Houston’s Bayport Container Terminal. […]
Cloonan Appointed to Houston Port Commission
Wendy Montoya Cloonan was appointed to the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority June 4 by the Harris County Commissioners Court. […]
Port Apprenticeship Program Revived to Meet Employment Demand
Port Houston partnered with TransPORTS, the U.S. Department of Labor, and San Jacinto College in 2018 to revive its Apprenticeship Program. The program was expanded this year to partner with local high school STEM and maritime programs to further develop community engagement. […]
Programs, Projects and Prosperity Highlighted at Port Houston Environmental Affairs Workshop
Port Houston strives to be an environmental leader in the community, and staff engaged with numerous small businesses during a Small Business Industry-Specific Workshop on Environmental Affairs held recently. […]
Port Houston Honored by HGAC for Bayport Berm Project
Port Houston’s Bayport Berm Project was awarded for “Robust Community Involvement” at the Houston-Galveston Area Council’s (HGAC) Water Innovation Strategies of Excellence Awards. […]
Port Hosts JOC Gulf Shipping Conference
Hundreds of maritime professionals attended the fourth annual JOC Gulf Shipping Conference held at the Marriott Marquis Hotel downtown May 20-22. […]
Port Houston Exhibits Major Growth in Resin Exports
Citing continued increases in tonnage, including resin exports, Port Houston Executive Director Roger Guenther provided a report of solid operating results to the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority at its May monthly meeting. […]
Port Houston’s Maritime Education Program Prepares Students for Maritime Careers
Port Houston’s maritime education program has gained momentum in recent years, providing professional opportunities for students in local school districts. […]
New Port Economic Impact Study Results Released
Thousands of new jobs were created in and around the Port of Houston in 2018, as Texas’ most prolific economic engine has been continuing to create positive economic impact for the region, state and nation. […]