Year-end results for 2018 show that Port Houston’s business continues to be solid, with records set in some areas. […]
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Port Chairman Honored for 16 Years of Service on Port Commission
Port Commission Chairman Janiece Longoria was recognized for her 16 years of service to Port Houston during the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority’s last regular monthly meeting of 2018, which was held Dec. 12. […]
Port Police Brings Holiday Cheer with “Silver Santa” Project
The Port Houston Police and Security departments volunteered at a local housing facility, Jacinto City Healthcare Center in Houston, to bring Christmas cheer to its residents Dec. 18. […]
Port Houston Participates at Chamber Steel Forum
Port Houston was featured at the East End Chamber of Commerce’s Steel Forum Dec. 11. The event focused on the steel trade and its impact to the economy. […]
Port Houston Hosts Foreign Trade Zone Conference
Port Houston hosted industry professionals at its 2018 Foreign Trade Zone conference Dec. 6. The informational event provided beneficial communication and networking opportunities to current FTZ users and providers. […]
Port Chairman Recognized at 2018 State of the Port
On Nov. 29, the Greater Houston Partnership’s “State of the Port” event honored Port Chairman Janiece Longoria, who is completing her third and final term. More than 500 industry professionals and public officials attended. […]
Port Houston Senior Director of Small Business and Education Outreach Receives TSU Maritime Award
Port Houston Senior Director of Small Business and Education Outreach, Gilda Ramirez, received the Texas Southern University 2018 Paul Cuffee Maritime Leadership Award at the college’s advisory board meeting Nov. 15. […]
Port Houston: A Gateway for Asian Imports
Port Houston welcomed a business delegation from Qingdao City, China. Staff highlighted the port’s geographic location, surrounding facilities and Houston Ship Channel connections and history. The port has three East Asia all-water container services via the Panama Canal. […]
The I-69 System: The Alternate Route for Texas
Port Houston leadership and staff attended the Alliance for I-69 Texas Annual Luncheon on November 19. […]
Port Houston’s 2018 Container Business Booming
Port Houston exceeded the two million TEU mark in September. Container volume at Port Houston’s container terminals remains vigorous as cargo movement continues to lead last year’s pace showing a 10 percent growth through the third quarter. […]