The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced its latest round of grants for its America’s Marine Highway Program. Port Houston was one of nine U.S. ports awarded funding, receiving a grant for development of a business case study to explore options of building a container-on-barge facility. […]
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Port Houston Disparity Study Launched
With a desire to aid local commerce and to promote economic development and job creation, Port Houston has commissioned a disparity study to evaluate equal opportunity and fairness in its procurement and contracting process. A public meeting was held Oct. 22. […]
Port Houston Educates Small Businesses on Maintenance Opportunities
Port Houston is focused on developing the workforce and helping drive success of small businesses in the Houston region. In 2019, the port held a small business industry forum on doing business with port maintenance services. […]
The State of the Port: People Make It Possible
Port Houston Commission Chairman Ric Campo delivered the 2019 State of the Port Address at the Greater Houston Partnership’s annual event November 21 […]
Professional Services Contract Approved for Houston Ship Channel Expansion Project
A professional services contract of $5.5 million was approved by the Port Commission and awarded to TC&B/GBA, a joint venture of Turner Collie and Braden, Inc. and Gahagan & Bryant Associates, Inc. at the September Port Commission meeting. […]
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz Visits Port Houston; Supports Channel Expansion
Sen. Ted Cruz voiced strong support for the Houston Ship Channel Expansion Project, after being briefed in early October by Port Houston leadership and top executives representing industry along the channel. […]
Big, New Ship-to-Shore Cranes Authorized by Port Commission
A contract for three new Neopanamax electric cranes for the Bayport Container Terminal was approved Sept. 24 by the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority. The $35 million dockside cranes are for Bayport’s Wharf No. 5. […]
Port Houston Celebrates National Truck Driver Appreciation Week
Port Houston, along with Gulf Winds International and its More Than the Move Foundation, teamed up to celebrate this year’s National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (Sept. 8-14) to show appreciation for their services. […]
Small Business Graduates Honored by Interagency Mentor Protégé Program
Port Houston’s small business and education outreach department recently hosted a graduation reception for the Interagency Mentor Protégé Program 2019 class on the M/V Sam Houston. […]
Harris County Commissioner Adrian Garcia Receives FTZ Overview
Port Houston hosted Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia Aug. 30 for a briefing about Foreign Trade Zone no. 84, which is managed by Port Houston. […]