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Port Houston is a community ally, engaged in supporting the communities near the Houston Ship Channel through partnerships and positive impact. [Read More](https://blog.porthouston.com/growing-community-green-spaces?hsLang=en-us) Topics: [community](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/community?hsLang=en-us), [environmental](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/environmental?hsLang=en-us), [environment](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/environment?hsLang=en-us), [sustainability](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/sustainability?hsLang=en-us) ## [History of the Sam Houston Tour Boat](https://blog.porthouston.com/history-of-the-mv-sam-houston?hsLang=en-us) Posted by [Chris Virk-Brown](https://blog.porthouston.com/author/chris-virk-brown?hsLang=en-us) on July 29, 2022 at 9:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.porthouston.com/hubfs/Sam%20Houston%20Tour%20Boat%20docked%202021.jpg)](https://blog.porthouston.com/history-of-the-mv-sam-houston?hsLang=en-us) The Sam Houston II Tour Boat officially turns 64 on July 30th, 2022. The Sam Houston II provides a unique tour along the Houston Ship Channel and has been bringing joy to visitors of all ages. Unlike most boat tours, this is a completely free 90-minute ride that gives visitors a first-hand look at the Port of Houston and the maritime industry. [Read More](https://blog.porthouston.com/history-of-the-mv-sam-houston?hsLang=en-us) Topics: [community](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/community?hsLang=en-us), [tour](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/tour?hsLang=en-us), [history](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/history?hsLang=en-us), [Sam Houston](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/sam-houston?hsLang=en-us) ## [Communities Working Great Together](https://blog.porthouston.com/communities-working-great-together?hsLang=en-us) Posted by [Chris Virk-Brown](https://blog.porthouston.com/author/chris-virk-brown?hsLang=en-us) on May 18, 2022 at 5:37 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.porthouston.com/hubfs/IMG_5523.jpg)](https://blog.porthouston.com/communities-working-great-together?hsLang=en-us) Port Houston truly cares about the community surrounding the Houston Ship Channel. We believe in contributing to the quality of life in our local area and our outreach strategies help us manage the balance between our business efforts and our role as a neighbor to these communities. Part of our long-term strategic goals involves developing and strengthening partnerships that bring a positive impact to our region. Recently the community relations team had the privilege of establishing the Little Library initiative in Galena Park and join the Houston Yacht Club Boat Parade. [Read More](https://blog.porthouston.com/communities-working-great-together?hsLang=en-us) Topics: [community](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/community?hsLang=en-us), [vessel](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/vessel?hsLang=en-us), [environment](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/environment?hsLang=en-us), [Houston Ship Channel](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/houston-ship-channel?hsLang=en-us) ## [The After Life of a Container](https://blog.porthouston.com/the-after-life-of-a-container?hsLang=en-us) Posted by [Chris Virk-Brown](https://blog.porthouston.com/author/chris-virk-brown?hsLang=en-us) on March 7, 2022 at 2:07 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.porthouston.com/hubfs/East%20River%20Mural.jpg)](https://blog.porthouston.com/the-after-life-of-a-container?hsLang=en-us) Did You Know? A twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU), a container, a box - no matter what you call it, it is the most efficient way to move cargo overseas. As Marc Levinson notes in his book The Box, it has “made the world smaller and the world economy bigger,” allowing cargo to flow freely and economies to become international players. The standard TEU is 20 feet long by eight feet high, made of heavy duty, weather and corrosion-resistant steel running vertically, with two doors on its side. When empty, it can weigh 2.24 metric tons and loaded up to 26 metric tons. [Read More](https://blog.porthouston.com/the-after-life-of-a-container?hsLang=en-us) Topics: [container](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/container?hsLang=en-us), [Houston](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/houston?hsLang=en-us), [community](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/community?hsLang=en-us), [containers](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/containers?hsLang=en-us), [history](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/history?hsLang=en-us), [art](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/art?hsLang=en-us) ## [Sidewalk Project Will Improve Pedestrian Safety](https://blog.porthouston.com/sidewalk-project-will-improve-pedestrian-safety?hsLang=en-us) Posted by [Port Houston](https://blog.porthouston.com/author/port-houston?hsLang=en-us) on July 8, 2020 at 2:52 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.porthouston.com/hubfs/BBPKids2017_03_LR%20(002)-1.jpg)](https://blog.porthouston.com/sidewalk-project-will-improve-pedestrian-safety?hsLang=en-us) 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. [Read More](https://blog.porthouston.com/sidewalk-project-will-improve-pedestrian-safety?hsLang=en-us) Topics: [community](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/community?hsLang=en-us), [Harris County](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/harris-county?hsLang=en-us), [Jacinto City](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/jacinto-city?hsLang=en-us), [Galena Park](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/galena-park?hsLang=en-us) ## [From Port Houston Intern to Sam Houston Boat Mechanic: Jennifer Williams-Alcia Spotlight](https://blog.porthouston.com/from-port-houston-intern-to-sam-houston-boat-mechanic-jennifer-williams-alcia-spotlight?hsLang=en-us) Posted by [Port Houston](https://blog.porthouston.com/author/port-houston?hsLang=en-us) on June 3, 2020 at 7:39 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.porthouston.com/hubfs/Jennifer%20Williams.jpg)](https://blog.porthouston.com/from-port-houston-intern-to-sam-houston-boat-mechanic-jennifer-williams-alcia-spotlight?hsLang=en-us) ***Caption: Jennifer Williams-Alcia*** [Read More](https://blog.porthouston.com/from-port-houston-intern-to-sam-houston-boat-mechanic-jennifer-williams-alcia-spotlight?hsLang=en-us) Topics: [maritime](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/maritime?hsLang=en-us), [Houston](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/houston?hsLang=en-us), [community](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/community?hsLang=en-us), [Sam Houston](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/sam-houston?hsLang=en-us), [careers](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/careers?hsLang=en-us), [people](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/people?hsLang=en-us) ## [Port Houston Continues Commitment to Community Engagement: New Port Commission Community Advisory Council Launched](https://blog.porthouston.com/port-houston-continues-commitment-to-community-engagement-new-port-commission-community-advisory-council-launched?hsLang=en-us) Posted by [Port Houston](https://blog.porthouston.com/author/port-houston?hsLang=en-us) on June 2, 2020 at 8:03 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) 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. [Read More](https://blog.porthouston.com/port-houston-continues-commitment-to-community-engagement-new-port-commission-community-advisory-council-launched?hsLang=en-us) Topics: [maritime](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/maritime?hsLang=en-us), [ports](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/ports?hsLang=en-us), [community](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/community?hsLang=en-us), [Texas](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/texas?hsLang=en-us), [outreach](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/outreach?hsLang=en-us), [council](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/council?hsLang=en-us) ## [Associated Testing Laboratories Sees Growth, Opportunity Through Port Small Business Program](https://blog.porthouston.com/associated-testing-laboratories-sees-growth-opportunity-through-port-small-business-program?hsLang=en-us) Posted by [Port Houston](https://blog.porthouston.com/author/port-houston?hsLang=en-us) on May 27, 2020 at 3:54 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.porthouston.com/hubfs/associated%20testing%20photo.jpg)](https://blog.porthouston.com/associated-testing-laboratories-sees-growth-opportunity-through-port-small-business-program?hsLang=en-us) ***Caption: Associated Testing workers.*** [Read More](https://blog.porthouston.com/associated-testing-laboratories-sees-growth-opportunity-through-port-small-business-program?hsLang=en-us) Topics: [ports](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/ports?hsLang=en-us), [Houston](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/houston?hsLang=en-us), [community](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/community?hsLang=en-us), [business](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/business?hsLang=en-us), [small business](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/small-business?hsLang=en-us) [All posts](https://blog.porthouston.com/all?hsLang=en-us) [Next](https://blog.porthouston.com/tag/community/page/2?hsLang=en-us) WELCOME TO THE PORT HOUSTON BLOG! 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