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Caption: Port Houston Executive Director Roger Guenther<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Hundreds of maritime professionals attended the fourth annual JOC Gulf Shipping Conference held at the Marriott Marquis Hotel downtown May 20-22. The event was hosted by Port Houston and organized by the Journal of Commerce and parent company IHS Markit. <\/p>\n The panelists discussed shipping trends and the efficiency and importance of commerce moving through U.S. Gulf ports. The event provided an in-depth look at the latest topics, challenges and solutions emerging for cargo owners importing and exporting through the Gulf.<\/p>\n \u201cThe significant industry activity on the Gulf Coast presents opportunities for the continued growth of international trade and business,\u201d said Roger Guenther, Port Houston\u2019s executive director. Guenther participated in the program during a session about the Houston Ship Channel\u2019s growth, challenges and opportunities. \u201cWe were pleased to sponsor this event that featured dynamic discussions of of interest, including petrochemical plastic resins, container shipping, inland transportation and cargo visibility.\u201d<\/p>\n Guenther also noted that the Houston Ship Channel remains the number one priority for Port Houston, which continues to make significant infrastructure investments at its facilities. Houston is the epicenter of massive energy and petrochemical manufacturing investments that are resulting in more jobs across the nation, increased energy security and increased exports.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Hundreds of maritime professionals attended the fourth annual JOC Gulf Shipping Conference held at the Marriott Marquis Hotel downtown May 20-22. […]<\/p>\n