Texas ports play a crucial role in the state’s economy, creating nearly 1.4 million jobs and a total of over $68 billion in federal, state and local tax revenue in the U.S., and about $7 billion of state and local taxes are supported in the state of Texas. […]
Tag: Houston
Use of Drones Triggers Security Actions at Port Houston
When a small camera-equipped drone fell out of the sky trailing smoke over Port Houston’s Turning Basin Terminal recently, it raised some serious security concerns. […]
Key Homeland Security Exercise Held at Port Houston
More than 200 participants from 13 Houston-area public safety agencies and 20 industry partners participated in a federally-sponsored emergency management exercise Dec. 4 and 5. […]
Port Houston: Keeping Safety in the Forefront
Recent safety initiatives put in place at Port Houston are aimed at ensuring a healthy and safe work environment for employees, tenants and visitors alike. […]
Small Businesses Benefit Through Port Capital Projects Forum
More than 150 local small business representatives attended the port’s Small Business Capital Improvement Projects and Subcontracting Opportunities Forum Feb. 6. […]
Port Houston, UHD, HCC and HISD Take Action to Support Maritime Education
Port Houston is committed to furthering maritime education in the Houston region. Port Houston participated during a “Maritime Letter of Intent” signing ceremony with the University of Houston-Downtown, Houston Community College and Houston ISD for the launch of a maritime degree progression program. […]
Port Houston Collaborates with Partners: Port 101 Nexus to Success Seminar Held
Tenants, port users and stakeholders attended Port Houston’s “Port 101 Nexus to Success” workshop that covered a wide spectrum of disciplines related to real estate leases and port operations. […]
Port Commissioners Fitzgerald, Mease Reappointed
Clyde Fitzgerald and Roy D. Mease have been reappointed to the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority. […]
Ric Campo Appointed New Port Houston Chairman
Houston businessman Ric Campo has been appointed chairman of the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority by the City of Houston and Harris County Commissioners Court. […]
Strong Year-End Results Delivered by Port Houston
Year-end results for 2018 show that Port Houston’s business continues to be solid, with records set in some areas. […]