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. […]
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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. […]
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. […]
Creuzot Appointed to Port Commission: DonCarlos, Cloonan Reappointed
Cheryl D. Creuzot has been appointed to the Port Commission by the City of Houston. Creuzot is president and chief executive officer of Wealth Development Strategies. Stephen DonCarlos and Wendy Montoya Cloonan have also been reappointed. […]
Port Houston Container Volumes Slowing, But Remain Steady
Container activity at Port Houston, the largest container port on the United States Gulf Coast, began slowing in late March as expected due to the coronavirus outbreak. Port Houston handled a total of 248,280 twenty-foot-equivalent units (TEUs) in March. […]
U.S. Department of Transportation MARAD Grant Awarded to Port Houston
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. […]
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. […]