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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
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
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
Port Houston Posts Record Volume in 2022 - Nearly 4 million TEUs for the year
Port Houston recorded its best year yet in 2022. Port Houston container annual volume was up 14%, reaching just shy of 4 million Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs), at 3,974,901 TEUs. This is nearly double the volume posted six years earlier in 2016 …
Jan 18, 2023 / Curious
Port Houston orders 26 eco-efficient hybrid Konecranes RTGs
Port Houston in Texas, USA, has ordered 14 hybrid Konecranes RTGs for its Barbours Cut Container Terminal and 12 hybrid Konecranes RTGs for its Bayport Container Terminal. The order supports the port’s expansion as it gets ready to receive larger …
Oct 6, 2022 / Curious
Port Houston and Shell sign MOU to explore key energy, mobility, and decarbonization projects
In its latest sustainability move, Port Houston announced an agreement with Shell to explore opportunities to work together to meet the Port’s strategic goals in the areas of sustainability, resilience, and carbon reduction. Port Houston and Shell …
Sep 12, 2022 / Curious
Houston Ship Channel Billion Dollar Expansion Starts
Port Houston, in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, held an event Wednesday officially kicking off the $1 billion expansion of the Houston Ship Channel. Described as a “generation-defining project,” these improvements to the nation’s …
Jun 6, 2022 / Vessels
Port Houston Posts Busiest April Ever, Year-to-date container volume up 21%
Port Houston saw its busiest April on record, handling a total of 334,493 TEUs for the month. This is a 21% increase over container volumes the same month in 2021 and also a 21% increase year-to-date. Year-to-date container volume at Port Houston …
May 18, 2022 / Curious