Hundreds of maritime professionals attended the fourth annual JOC Gulf Shipping Conference held at the Marriott Marquis Hotel downtown May 20-22. […]
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Port Houston Exhibits Major Growth in Resin Exports
Citing continued increases in tonnage, including resin exports, Port Houston Executive Director Roger Guenther provided a report of solid operating results to the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority at its May monthly meeting. […]
Port Houston’s Maritime Education Program Prepares Students for Maritime Careers
Port Houston’s maritime education program has gained momentum in recent years, providing professional opportunities for students in local school districts. […]
New Port Economic Impact Study Results Released
Thousands of new jobs were created in and around the Port of Houston in 2018, as Texas’ most prolific economic engine has been continuing to create positive economic impact for the region, state and nation. […]
Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Tours Bayport Container Terminal via Fireboat
U.S. Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, who presides over Texas’ 7th Congressional District, toured Port Houston April 23 with her staff, where they received a briefing on the Houston Ship Channel and the national economic importance of making waterway improvements. […]
Advancing Small Business Through Port University Program
Port Houston continued its popular Port University course for small businesses April 10 with presentations from various departments about how to do business with the port. […]
2019 Youth Maritime and Logistics Expo Puts Spotlight on Maritime Careers
Port Houston invests in maritime education to help build and support the future workforce. More than 450 students and approximately 30 exhibitors attended the 2019 Maritime and Logistics Youth Expo held at the San Jacinto College Maritime Technology and Training Center April 26. […]
Port Employees Create New Habitat at 21st Annual Marsh Mania
Port Houston team members spent April 13 volunteering at Marsh Mania, a popular environmental project, located at Virginia Point near Galveston. […]
Port Houston Welcomes Gabonese Officials for Commercial Discussion
Port Houston welcomed a group of Gabonese officials and a representative of Houston-based energy company, VAALCO Energy Group, for a discussion on the port’s infrastructure, growth and investments April 17. […]
AAPA Hosts Business Development Workshop at Port Houston
Port Houston welcomed nearly 30 industry professionals at the American Association of Port Authorities Business Development Workshop April 3. […]