Port Houston strives to be an active steward in the community. About 30 port team members joined thousands of other volunteers at the annual River, Lakes, Bays N’ Bayous Trash Bash in Pasadena March 30. […]
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Port Houston Firefighters Recognized for ITC Fire Response
Port Houston Commission Chairman Ric Campo recognized the efforts of those responding to the ITC tank fire on the Houston Ship Channel that impacted the channel and surrounding neighboring communities. […]
Port Houston Community Outreach Hits the Ground Running in 2019
2018 was filled with several new community outreach activities and volunteer opportunities for Port Houston staff. Team members participated in 37 different events, completing more than 1,700 hours of volunteer time. […]
Commissioner Dean Corgey Reappointed to Port Commission
Dean E. Corgey has been reappointed to the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority in February by the Houston City Council. He serves on the port’s Pension and Benefits Committee. […]
Texas Ports Association “Navigates the Future” at 1st Annual Conference
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. […]
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. […]