Port Houston Blog

The Port of Houston Authority partnered with Hermann Park Conservancy for the third annual “Park to Port” Bike Ride, which was held Oct. 15. Riders started in Hermann Park by Bill Coats Bridge, heading east through the recently rehabilitated Bayou Greenway trail on Brays Bayou, ending up at the Port of Houston. More than 1,000 participants joined this year’s bike ride.

A forum focusing on the iron and steel business from Turkey that was held at the Port of Houston Authority Oct. 7 featured a delegation of steel exporters visiting Houston from Turkey. The meeting was held in collaboration with the Turkish Consulate General in Houston.

The Port of Houston Authority held its semi-annual Port University workshop during the month of October. Port University, a four-week training course, is an outreach program designed to educate small businesses about business opportunities at the Port Authority. The workshops are presented in collaboration with the University of Houston Small Business Development Center.

The annual “Dredging Your Docks” conference sponsored by Chris Ransome and Associates was held Nov. 2 at Brady’s Landing restaurant. The seminar was developed to provide an opportunity for industry professionals to learn about and raise awareness for maintenance dredging in ports and harbors. More than 100 maritime industry professionals attended the workshop.

The Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund, the importance of dredging the Houston Ship Channel, and the economic impact of the Port of Houston were discussion topics during an Oct. 24 visit by Congressman John Culberson, whose district includes areas of west Houston and Harris County.

Port of Houston Authority employees joined dozens of fellow canoe and kayak enthusiasts for the inaugural Greens Bayou Regatta, a 7.5 mile paddle race held Oct. 22. The event focused on combining recreation, stewardship and education on one of Houston’s most beautiful and secluded waterways, Greens Bayou.

The Government Finance Officers Association has awarded the Port of Houston Authority’s 2015 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the 42nd time since first receiving the honor in 1974.

The Port Authority’s Office of Emergency Management and Fire Department were recognized for their response Sept. 6 to a crude oil tanker fire.