Port Houston Senior Director of Small Business and Education Outreach, Gilda Ramirez, received the Texas Southern University 2018 Paul Cuffee Maritime Leadership Award at the college’s advisory board meeting Nov. 15. […]
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Port Houston Gives Back with Thanksgiving Project
More than 80 volunteers, comprised of Port Houston team members, their friends and family, helped share in the spirit of Thanksgiving by preparing and delivering meals to local families in need Nov. 22. […]
Port Houston: A Gateway for Asian Imports
Port Houston welcomed a business delegation from Qingdao City, China. Staff highlighted the port’s geographic location, surrounding facilities and Houston Ship Channel connections and history. The port has three East Asia all-water container services via the Panama Canal. […]
The I-69 System: The Alternate Route for Texas
Port Houston leadership and staff attended the Alliance for I-69 Texas Annual Luncheon on November 19. […]
Port Houston’s Newest Berm More than Just a Pile of Dirt
Port Houston’s latest environmental project may look like a giant pile of dirt, but there is much more than meets the eye. Port employees and members of the community volunteered at the port’s Seabrook Berm Planting Project Oct. 20. […]
Port Houston’s 2018 Container Business Booming
Port Houston exceeded the two million TEU mark in September. Container volume at Port Houston’s container terminals remains vigorous as cargo movement continues to lead last year’s pace showing a 10 percent growth through the third quarter. […]
TCEQ Visits Port Houston
Representatives from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality in Austin visited Port Houston to discuss efforts to further reduce seaport and rail yard emissions Oct. 24. […]
Port Stewardship and Community Engagement Focus of Greens Bayou Regatta Race
Port Houston employees joined dozens of fellow canoe and kayak enthusiasts for the annual Greens Bayou Regatta, a 7.5 mile paddle race held Oct. 6. […]
Port Houston Partners with Hermann Park Conservancy for Fifth Annual “Park to Port” Bike Ride
Port Houston teamed up with the Hermann Park Conservancy to host more than 670 riders and 100 volunteers at the fifth annual “Park to Port” Bike Ride, which was held Oct. 6. […]
Port Houston Steers Small Businesses Ahead with Fall Port University Course
Port Houston kicked off its fall Port University course for small businesses with presentations from various departments about doing business with the port. […]