LyondellBasell's Houston Refinery Marks 100th Anniversary
Topics: maritime, ports, Houston, refinery, petrochemical
Port Houston Participates in Local Community Programs
The amount of cargo handled at Port Houston was up 7 percent through the first two months of 2018, signaling another strong year, Executive Director Roger Guenther announced at the March Port Commission meeting.
Topics: ports, Houston, Port Commission, cargo, growth
Port Houston Receives U.S. Coast Guard Admiral Bennis Award
Port Houston was presented with the Rear Admiral Richard E. Bennis Award for Excellence in Maritime Security by U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral John P. Nadeau, Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy. The presentation was made during the regular meeting of the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority March 27.
Topics: maritime, ports, Houston, Coast Guard, security
Port Houston Welcomes Houston’s Consul General of France to Port
Port Houston hosted the Consul General of France, Alexis Andres, and his staff for a briefing and tour March 20 at the Executive Building.
Topics: ports, Houston, delegation, tour, government
Port Houston hosted a Romanian delegation at the port’s executive building March 14. The country has been making advances in manufacturing and technology and the delegation requested a briefing from several Houston agencies during their Texas visit.
Topics: maritime, Houston, Texas, tour, government
Barbours Cut Ship-to-Shore Cranes “Swap” at Port Houston
Port Houston and Industrial Cranes Services, Inc. performed a “crane swap” at the Barbours Cut Container Terminal to regroup the remaining old generation ship-to-shore cranes March 11. This will provide better customer service for vessel calls and prepare the facility for the next phase of wharf renovation.
Topics: terminal, cranes, ports, Houston, containers
Port's Small Business Program Tributes To Over 15 Years
Port Houston’s small business development program recognized more than 15 years of the program's success and a half a billion dollars awarded to local small businesses in the Houston region at a tribute event presented with Houston First Feb. 27 at the George R. Brown Convention Center.
Topics: maritime, ports, Houston, small business, tribute
Commissioner John Kennedy Reappointed To Port Commission
John D. Kennedy was reappointed to the Port Commission by the Harris County Commissioners Court Feb. 27. He was originally appointed to the Port Commission in December of 2012.
Topics: maritime, ports, Houston, leadership, Port Commission