Do you know where the name “Barbours Cut” came from? It was named after the great Captain Clyde A. Barbour […]
The Man Behind Barbours Cut Container Terminal
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History of the Sam Houston Tour Boat
The M/V Sam Houston II officially turns 64 on July 30, 2022. The Sam Houston Tour Boat takes patrons along the Houston Ship Channel and has been bringing joy to visitors of all ages. […]
The After Life of a Container
Did You Know? A twenty-foot equivalent unit, or TEU, is the most efficient way to move cargo overseas. In Houston, you may see them around the city, integrated in the design of businesses. […]
Uncharted Waters: The Houston Ship Channel’s Beginning
During the 1800s, U.S. Representative Tom Ball spent countless hours trying to convince his colleagues to support a deep-water port for Houston. In July of 1870, Congress designated Houston as a potential port – passing a bill chartering the Houston Ship Channel. […]