Hurricane season is back again in full force, but Port Houston stays ready and prepped for whatever comes its way. […]
Shark in the Ship Channel
The shark is a large drone with an underwater opening or “mouth” that is capable of snaring hundreds of pounds of waste in a single trip. […]
Chief Buck Reappointed to Hazmat Committee
Port Houston Fire Chief William Buck has been reappointed to a three-year term to the IAFC Hazardous Materials Committee. […]
Sidewalk Project Will Improve Pedestrian Safety
Sidewalk project in partnership with Port Houston, Harris County, Galena Park, Jacinto City […]
Greening the Fleet: New Electric Vehicles Arrive at Port Houston
In an effort to further reduce air emissions and practice sustainability, Port Houston has purchased 5 Chevy Bolt electric vehicles as well as 3 charging stations. […]
From Port Houston Intern to Sam Houston Boat Mechanic: Jennifer Williams-Alcia Spotlight
Jennifer Williams-Alcia’s career path at Port Houston has blossomed since she started working as an intern at the port in 2015. Today, she is a full-time employee – a mechanic, and also an ambassador, on the Port’s popular Sam Houston Boat Tour. […]
Port Houston Continues Commitment to Community Engagement: New Port Commission Community Advisory Council Launched
The original Chairman’s Citizen Advisory Council, which began in 2013, is being relaunched in 2020 as the Port Commission Community Advisory Council. This diverse group of 14 members, representing different communities along the Houston Ship Channel and various special interest groups, will help promote deeper engagement and understanding between local communities and Port Houston. This council will also help Port Houston provide a more open line of communication and robust dialog opportunities for our stakeholders. […]
Peninsula Road Project Completed: Port Partnership Makes Moving Freight Safer
The $12.7 million construction project at Peninsula Road at the greater Port of Houston has been completed. The two-way road was widened to accommodate three lanes inbound and one lane outbound. The project was completed in partnership with Harris Co. Precinct 2, Port Houston and Texas Department of Transportation. The improvement, which took nearly 18 months to complete, is expected to bring $123 million in benefits to the Houston region over 10 years. […]
Associated Testing Laboratories Sees Growth, Opportunity Through Port Small Business Program
Founded in 1959 by Edward Scearce, Associated Testing Laboratories is a pioneer for testing technology. It is a local small business with nearly 50 employees – an accredited multi-discipline engineering and testing firm that specializes in construction materials testing and geotechnical engineering. […]
Keeping the Cranes Running: Port Houston Maintenance Veteran and Essential Worker Recognized for 45 Years of Service
It takes a lot of hands to move cargo across Port Houston’s docks, including the maintenance staff, who support Port Houston’s equipment and assets. One of the essential Port employees working on the front lines throughout the COVID-19 pandemic is Quintin Reynolds, a maintenance foreman at the Barbours Cut Container Terminal, who recently received recognition for 45 years of service at Port Houston. […]