Port Houston Secures $25M Federal Grant
Port Houston announced $25 million in grant funding received from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD).
Port Houston Handles Largest Container Vessel to Date
The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority announced that the port handled its largest container vessel to date.
Port Houston Announces Work Stoppage at Container Terminals: What to Know
Port Houston has announced a work stoppage at its container terminals following the expiration of the existing contract between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX).
Port Houston Progresses on Key Project 11 Milestones
Port Houston announced that work on the Houston Ship Channel Expansion – Project 11 – is progressing.
Charlie Jenkins Assumes Role as Port Houston CEO
Port Houston announced that Charlie Jenkins has officially assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer, taking the reins from long-time executive director Roger Guenther following his retirement.
Port Houston Surpasses 2M TEUs Faster Than Ever
Port Houston, the fifth-largest container port in the nation, has surpassed the two million TEU mark faster than ever.
Port Houston Approved for Cold Treatment
Port Houston announced its approval by the United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to handle cold treatment cargo.
Port Houston Welcomes Arrival of Hybrid-Electric Cranes
Port Houston announced the arrival of six hybrid-electric rubber-tired gantry (RTG) cranes, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to sustainability and operational efficiency.
Port Houston Sees Stellar Growth; Container Volumes Up 21% in May
Port Houston handled 364,866 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in May, marking a significant increase of 21%, or more than 64,000 TEUs, compared to the same month last year.
Proposed Houston Ship Channel User Fee Outlined in Special Public Meeting
On Tuesday, May 21, following its regular monthly meeting, the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority conducted a Special Public meeting to provide an important public update on the proposed user fee to help finance the ongoing Houston Ship Channel Expansion – Project 11.
Port Houston Posts Double Digit Box Growth
Port Houston continues to exceed 2023’s container volumes and is up 12% through April with 1,394,094 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs).
Port Houston Awarded Nearly $27M for Clean Truck Program
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration announced that Texas was awarded a $26.9 million grant for the Port Houston new clean truck program to help reduce air emissions.
Houston Ship Channel Still No. 1 Waterway
According to Port Houston, the Houston Ship Channel remains the nation’s No. 1 waterway in waterborne tonnage.
Port Houston Surpasses 1M TEU Mark in First Quarter
From January to March, Port Houston handled 1,069,917 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) year-to-date, an increase of 15% compared to the same period last year.
Millions of Dollars in Important Federal Funding to Keep Houston Ship Channel Dredged
In the FY24 Energy and Water Appropriations bill signed into law by President Joe Biden on March 9, the Houston Ship Channel received $24 million for Project 11 construction funding and $29 million for operations and maintenance funding to keep the channel dredged.
Thomas Jones Jr. Appointed Port Houston Commissioner
Houston Mayor John Whitmire administered the oath of office to Thomas Jones Jr. on Friday, March 22, 2024, to serve a two-year term as a Port Commissioner of the Port of Houston Authority.