Port Commission Chairman Janiece Longoria was recognized for her 16 years of service to Port Houston during the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority’s last regular monthly meeting of 2018, which was held Dec. 12. Chairman Longoria has volunteered on the Port Commission since 2002.
Port Chairman Honored for 16 Years of Service on Port Commission
Topics: maritime, Houston, leadership, Port Commission, shipping, cargo, Texas
Port Police Brings Holiday Cheer with “Silver Santa” Project
The Port Houston Police and Security departments volunteered at a housing facility, Jacinto City Healthcare Center in Houston, to bring Christmas cheer to its residents Dec. 18. They provided plush pillows and blankets to the Houstonians while entertaining them with holiday music, food and games.
Topics: maritime, ports, Houston, police, community, Texas, giving, volunteer
Tis’ the Season for Community Outreach at Port Houston
Port Houston continued its tradition of giving back to the community this holiday season though the Angel Tree program and preparing care packages for seafarers.
Topics: Houston, leadership, community, holiday, outreach
Port Houston Participates at Chamber Steel Forum
Port Houston was featured at the East End Chamber of Commerce’s Steel Forum Dec. 11. The event focused on the steel trade and its impact to the economy. Chief Commercial Officer John Moseley and steel experts with JSW Steel, the American Institute for International Steel and Triple-S Steel Supply Chain Co. served on a panel.
Topics: maritime, ports, Houston, shipping, steel, cargo, breakbulk, Texas
Port Houston Hosts Foreign Trade Zone Conference
Port Houston hosted industry professionals at its 2018 Foreign Trade Zone conference Dec. 6. The informational event provided beneficial communication and networking opportunities to current FTZ users and providers.
Topics: maritime, ports, Houston, Texas, foreign trade zone
Harris County International Trade and Transportation Conference Focuses on Freight Mobility
Topics: Houston, trade, shipping, Harris County, freight, transportation
Port Chairman Recognized at 2018 State of the Port
Caption: Port Chairman Longoria and Greater Houston Partnership CEO, Bob Harvey.
On Nov. 29, the Greater Houston Partnership's "State of the Port" event honored Port Chairman Janiece Longoria, who is completing her third and final term. More than 500 industry professionals and public officials attended.
Topics: maritime, container, ports, trade, shipping, cargo, supply chain
Port Houston Hosts Beach Cleanup Event at Morgan’s Point
Port Houston employees teamed up with Galveston Bay Foundation to host one of our largest environmental cleanup events of the year. Despite having to reschedule the original event due to Tropical Storm Florence, more than 100 volunteers showed up at Morgan’s Point to lend a helping hand, collecting 2,174 pounds of trash and recyclables from the beach and surrounding areas.
Topics: Houston, community, stewardship, environment, beach