Representatives from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality in Austin visited Port Houston to discuss efforts to further reduce seaport and rail yard emissions Oct. 24.
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Port Stewardship and Community Engagement Focus of Greens Bayou Regatta Race
Port Houston employees joined dozens of fellow canoe and kayak enthusiasts for the annual Greens Bayou Regatta, a 7.5 mile paddle race held Oct. 6. The event focuses on combining recreation, stewardship and education on one of Houston’s most beautiful and secluded waterways, Greens Bayou.
Topics: maritime, Houston, community, stewardship, Texas, environment, regatta
Port Houston Partners with Hermann Park Conservancy for Fifth Annual “Park to Port” Bike Ride
Port Houston teamed up with the Hermann Park Conservancy to host more than 670 riders and 100 volunteers at the fifth annual "Park to Port" Bike Ride, which was held Oct. 6.
Topics: maritime, ports, Houston, community, biking, volunteer
Port Houston Steers Small Businesses Ahead with Fall Port University Course
Port Houston kicked off its fall Port University course for small businesses Sept. 26 with presentations from various departments about doing business with the port.
Topics: maritime, ports, Houston, procurement, small business, environment
Big Turnout at Breakbulk Americas 2018 Conference
Port Houston, the largest breakbulk and general cargo port complex in North America, hosted the annual Breakbulk Americas 2018 conference in Houston for the seventh time in a row.
Caption: The Port Commission at the port's September public meeting.
The investments being made at Port Houston continue to pay off. As a result of the completion of the widening and deepening of its Bayport Channel and work on what’s known as the Bayport flare, Port Houston is seeing larger and larger vessels calling its container facilities.
Topics: maritime, ports, trade, containers, operations
Opportunities for Small Businesses are Endless at Port Houston
Port Houston held a small business forum focused on doing business with the port’s maintenance services team Sept. 27.
Topics: Houston, contracts, small business, maintenance
Port Houston Commits to Regional Freight Mobility: Port Officials Attend Groundbreaking Ceremony for Broadway Double Track Project
Public officials, Port Houston and members of the Port Terminal Railroad Association joined together at a groundbreaking ceremony for the Broadway Double Track project near Manchester Street in the Port of Houston Oct. 1.
Topics: maritime, ports, Houston, rail, intermodal