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Port Chairman Janiece Longoria Selected as 2017 Maritime Person of the Year

Posted by Fatima De Leon on January 4, 2017 at 9:02 AM

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The Greater Houston Port Bureau recently announced that Janiece Longoria, Chairman of the Port Commission, Port of Houston Authority, has been named the 2017 Maritime Person of the Year. She will be recognized at the Port Bureau’s Annual Maritime Dinner August 19, 2017.

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Katoen Natie Opens New Warehouse in Baytown

Posted by Fatima De Leon on January 3, 2017 at 8:23 AM

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Katoen Natie, one of the largest global suppliers of logistics and distribution services based in Belgium, recently opened a new two million square foot logistics facility with 530 hopper car spots at their Chambers County Logistics Terminal in Baytown, Texas on December 9th.

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Port Commissioner Clyde Fitzgerald Reappointed

Posted by Fatima De Leon on December 29, 2016 at 8:25 AM

 

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Harris County Commissioners Court reappointed Port of Houston Authority Commissioner Clyde Fitzgerald Dec. 20. Fitzgerald serves on the Port Authority’s Audit committee and chairs the Pension and Benefits Committee. He joined the Port Commission in 2013.

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Port Houston Inspires Students at Junior Achievement Day

Posted by Fatima De Leon on December 28, 2016 at 8:24 AM

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Port Houston employees volunteered their time and efforts at Port Houston Elementary during Junior Achievement’s “JA Day.” The educational partnership allowed members of the port community to interact with over 240 students ranging from Kindergarten through fifth grade.

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Brownwater University Class Offers “On the Water” Perspective

Posted by Fatima De Leon on December 27, 2016 at 9:43 AM

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Twice a year, local Houston maritime stakeholders and various federal agency personnel come together to offer a two-day course on inland maritime and brownwater operations. Towing, barge, shipping captains, Coast Guard representatives and the Houston Pilots participate in an interactive seminar colloquially known as “Brownwater University” to improve communication between waterway operators and industry.

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Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar Visits Port

Posted by Fatima De Leon on December 21, 2016 at 4:47 PM

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The Port Authority welcomed Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar to the Bayport Container Terminal Dec. 15 as part of his statewide visit of Texas maritime, inland and border ports.

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Perishables Market Expanding in Houston

Posted by Fatima De Leon on December 21, 2016 at 8:14 AM

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Port Houston hosted its second Perishables Round Table Dec. 15 at the port’s Executive Building. The seminar gained interest back in September of 2016 when the port’s trade development team developed the framework for a new industry event featuring refrigerated cargo products and trends.

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Port Participates at Metro Export Plan Forum

Posted by Fatima De Leon on December 19, 2016 at 4:19 PM

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Jordan Frisby, Port Houston’s Economic Analyst, contributed to the Greater Houston Partnership’s (GHP) Metro Export Plan Forum event December 14 along with representatives from ACM Logistics and Consulting, Houston District Export Council, Houston Airport System, Commercial Service Houston and the University of Houston’s Small Business Development Center.

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