After years of planning, work on an important sidewalk project in the region by a partnership involving Port Houston, Harris County, Jacinto City and Galena Park is about to begin. The signed local agreement from the county was received recently, paving the way.
Topics: community, Harris County, Jacinto City, Galena Park
Greening the Fleet: New Electric Vehicles Arrive at Port Houston
In an effort to further reduce air emissions and practice sustainability, Port Houston has purchased five Chevy Bolt electric vehicles as well as three charging stations. Port Houston is one of the few ports in the United States to use this kind of energy-efficient vehicle. In 2019, the Port received a Houston-Galveston Area Council emissions reduction incentives grant of $72,438 to facilitate the purchase.
Caption: Port Houston's new electric vehicles.
Topics: Houston, stewardship, environment, vehicles, electric, sustainability
From Port Houston Intern to Sam Houston Boat Mechanic: Jennifer Williams-Alcia Spotlight
Topics: maritime, Houston, community, Sam Houston, careers, people
Port Houston Continues Commitment to Community Engagement: New Port Commission Community Advisory Council Launched
The original Chairman’s Citizen Advisory Council, which began in 2013, is being relaunched in 2020 as the Port Commission Community Advisory Council. This diverse group of 14 members, representing different communities along the Houston Ship Channel and various special interest groups, will help promote deeper engagement and understanding between local communities and Port Houston. This council will also help Port Houston provide a more open line of communication and robust dialog opportunities for our stakeholders.
Topics: maritime, ports, community, Texas, outreach, council
Peninsula Road Project Completed: Port Partnership Makes Moving Freight Safer
Topics: maritime, ports, Houston, transportation, freight mobility
Associated Testing Laboratories Sees Growth, Opportunity Through Port Small Business Program
Topics: ports, Houston, community, business, small business
Keeping the Cranes Running: Port Houston Maintenance Veteran and Essential Worker Recognized for 45 Years of Service
Caption: Quintin Reynolds
It takes a lot of hands to move cargo across Port Houston’s docks, including the maintenance staff, who support Port Houston’s equipment and assets. One of the essential Port employees working on the front lines throughout the COVID-19 pandemic is Quintin Reynolds, a maintenance foreman at the Barbours Cut Container Terminal, who recently received recognition for 45 years of service at Port Houston.
Topics: maritime, container, cranes, ports, maintenance, people
Creuzot Appointed to Port Commission: DonCarlos, Cloonan Reappointed
Cheryl D. Creuzot has been appointed to the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority by the City of Houston.
Topics: maritime, ports, Houston, leadership, Port Commission