Port Houston is the first U.S. port of call in a new service between the United States and Latin America called the Gulf Ocean Express, which is operated by SeaLand, the Intra-Americas ocean carrier of the Maersk Group. […]
Port Hosts Successful Third Annual JOC Gulf Shipping Conference
More than 400 people attended the third annual JOC Gulf Shipping Conference hosted by Port Houston and organized by The Journal of Commerce and parent company IHS Markit, April 16-18. […]
Port Houston Delivers Consistent Results and Growth in April
Year-to-date total tonnage for Port Houston through March is at 9.7 million, reflecting a 2 percent increase compared to the same period last year. Results showed that bulk material and steel were the primary drivers for the growth. […]
LyondellBasell’s Houston Refinery Marks 100th Anniversary
The Houston Refinery of LyondellBasell, one of the world’s largest plastics, chemicals and refining companies, celebrated its 100th anniversary March 22. […]
Port Houston Participates in Local Community Programs
Port team members welcomed in the spring season by getting out and volunteering at several events this March. […]
Cargo Tonnage Growth at Port Up 7 Percent
The amount of cargo handled at Port Houston was up 7 percent through the first two months of 2018, signaling another strong year, Executive Director Roger Guenther announced at the March 27 Port Commission meeting. […]
Port Houston Receives U.S. Coast Guard Admiral Bennis Award
Port Houston was presented with the Rear Admiral Richard E. Bennis Award for Excellence in Maritime Security by U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral John P. Nadeau, Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy. […]
Port Houston Welcomes Houston’s Consul General of France to Port
Port Houston hosted the Consul General of France, Alexis Andres, and his staff for a briefing and tour March 20 at the Executive Building. […]
Romanian Delegation Visits Port Houston
Port Houston hosted a Romanian delegation at the port’s executive building March 14. […]
Barbours Cut Ship-to-Shore Cranes “Swap” at Port Houston
Port Houston and Industrial Cranes Services, Inc. performed a “crane swap” at the Barbours Cut Container Terminal to regroup the remaining old generation ship-to-shore cranes March 11. […]