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Port Houston Project 11 Reaches New Milestone
On Thursday, February 29, the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority met for its monthly meeting. Chairman Ric Campo began by expressing his gratitude for Commissioner Cheryl Creuzot’s exceptional contributions to the commission and …
Mar 8, 2024 / Curious
Odfjell Terminals Houston celebrates successful completion of state-of-the-art Bay 13 expansion
Odfjell Terminals US (OTUS) announces the successful completion of the construction and commissioning of its Bay 13 at the Houston Terminal (OTH). The expansion project features nine new tanks, with a combined capacity of 204,000 barrels. Bay …
Mar 6, 2024 / Curious
Port Houston Welcomes New Service - ZIM Shipping Company’s Gulf Toucan calls Barbours Cut
Port Houston is excited to announce that ZIM Shipping Company's new line, Gulf Toucan, arrived at the Barbours Cut Container Terminal on Monday. This new addition reinforces Port Houston's position in the international shipping market and contributes …
Feb 9, 2024 / Curious
Belgian, Port Houston and Partners Sign Memorandum of Understanding on Energy Transition Cooperation
Today, H.E. Alexander De Croo, Prime Minister of Belgium, witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on Energy Transition Cooperation between three Belgian and three Houston-based partners to boost transatlantic cooperation on the green …
Dec 11, 2023 / Curious
Significant Grants From TxDOT Strengthens Port Houston Infrastructure Development
Port Commission Chairman Ric Campo announced during the October 24th meeting of the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority that Port Houston received nearly $36 million from the Texas Department of Transportation, almost 20% of the $200 …
Nov 13, 2023 / Finance
Global Energy and Chemical Leaders Partner to Develop a Large-Scale, Low-Carbon Ammonia Production Export Project on the Houston Ship Channel
Tokyo-based INPEX Corporation (TSE: 1605) (INPEX), Paris-based Air Liquide Group (Air Liquide), Oklahoma City-based LSB Industries, Inc. (NYSE: LXU) (LSB), and Houston-based Vopak Moda Houston LLC (Vopak Moda) have agreed to collaborate on the …
Oct 3, 2023 / Curious
Bay-Houston Towing Announces Purchase of Port Arthur and Lake Charles Operations From Seabulk
Bay-Houston Towing Co. (Bay- Houston), a Houston-based provider of harbor tug services, announced today the signing of a definitive agreement to purchase Seabulk Towing Services, Inc. (STS) from Seabulk Towing Holdings Inc. (Seabulk), a subsidiary of …
Sep 25, 2023 / Curious
Port Houston orders 5 more Konecranes RTGs, continuing its hybridization drive
Port Houston in Texas has ordered 5 Konecranes hybrid RTGs for its Barbours Cut Container Terminal to support its long-term improvement program covering channel development and land infrastructure investment. The order was booked in Q3 2023, with the …
Sep 18, 2023 / Curious
Bochem Houston joins Stolt Tankers’ fleet
Stolt Tankers welcomed the Bochem Houston to its Stolt Tanker Joint Service, bringing the number of ships in its deep-sea fleet to 84. The Bochem Houston is one of six newbuildings ordered from the CMJL shipyard in China by Belgian shipowner …
Aug 17, 2023 / Vessels
Stolt Tankers' barge operation reduces emissions in Houston
Stolt Tankers' barge operation in the Port of Houston is not only reducing the duration of port calls for its ships, but also cutting their greenhouse gas emissions. The three barges were introduced to offload cargo while ships are idle …
Jul 5, 2023 / Curious