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Monjasa expands into new offshore US Gulf operations
Global top 10 marine fuels supplier, Monjasa, expands further into the US Gulf, following five years of maritime operations in the Port of Houston. As part of this new operation, Monjasa has agreed charter terms for the tanker, MT Stenheim (16,626 …
Oct 31, 2024 / Vessels
Port Houston Handles Largest Container Vessel to Date
On Tuesday, October 22, the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority met for its regular monthly meeting. Chairman Ric Campo began the meeting by commending staff and industry for their efforts during and following the October 1 to 3 strike, …
Oct 30, 2024 / Curious
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
Port Houston February Business Highlights
The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority met on Tuesday, February 21. Chairman Ric Campo opened the meeting with the news that dredging of Segment 1A of Project 11, the Houston Ship Channel expansion and deepening program, was completed …
Mar 2, 2023 / Curious
Port Houston Invests $450 Million to Expand Houston Ship Channel
Awards provide best value, economic impact, and S/MWBE inclusionOn Friday (Jun17), the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority met in a special session and awarded two of the largest contracts in the organization’s history. The Commission …
Jun 20, 2022 / Curious
Vopak Moda Houston Commissions Its Fully Operational Marine Terminal in the Port of Houston
The Vopak Moda Houston terminal is the first greenfield terminal in the Port of Houston in more than a decade.Positioned to become the premier U.S. Gulf Coast hydrogen and low-carbon ammonia terminaling hub.The only waterborne ammonia terminal in the …
Dec 15, 2021 / Curious
Houston Ship Channel Nearing Greater Capacity
The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority met virtually in regular session on Tuesday. Port Chairman Ric Campo opened the meeting by sharing the “good news” that the Houston Pilots have taken the first step towards bringing longer vessels …
Jun 28, 2021 / Curious
Port Houston Posts Largest Monthly Container Volume
Commission Adopts MWBE Policy Navigating a Brighter Future for AllThe Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority met virtually in regular session on Tuesday for its April meeting. Chairman Ric Campo reflected on the priorities of Port Houston’s …
Apr 30, 2021 / Curious
Port Houston Thrived In 2020
The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority held its first meeting of the year on Tuesday.Port Chairman Ric Campo began the meeting by expressing his appreciation for the efforts of Houston Ship Channel partners, including federal officials …
Jan 29, 2021 / Vessels
Port of Houston #1 Port in U.S.
The Houston Ship Channel port complex and its public and private terminals, collectively known as the Port of Houston, is now the number one port in the United States in terms of total waterborne tonnage, newly released government statistics show. It …
Nov 24, 2020 / Curious