Asia Cargo News named Port Houston the Best Seaport in North America, after tallying results from thousands of shippers and industry experts around the globe, Port Houston Executive Director Roger Guenther told the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority during its May meeting.
Local Maritime Education Students Honored By Port Houston
This spring, more than 155 students graduated through the port’s highly acclaimed maritime education program and Port Houston hosted several graduation dinners to recognize them.
Port Houston Participates in XChain² Blockchain Supply Chain and Logistics Forum
Port Houston participated in a technology panel at the XChain²: Blockchain for Supply Chain and Logistics Forum May 21-22, discussing how terminal operators and ports are an essential part of the global supply chain strategy.
Topics: maritime, ports, Houston, blockchain, technology
Port Houston Teams Up With Galveston Bay Foundation For Spring Events
Port Houston volunteers had their hands full (of cordgrass) this spring, as they partnered with the Galveston Bay Foundation on several environmental stewardship projects focused on beautifying and restoring the bay.
Topics: ports, Houston, community, volunteering, environment
Port Houston Enhances Turning Basin with Sam Houston Beautification Project
Each year, the M/V Sam Houston Boat Tour brings nearly 30,000 visitors to Port Houston for a free, educational trip along the Houston Ship Channel.
Topics: ports, Houston, stewardship, volunteer, environment
Port Houston Renews Environmental ISO Certification
Topics: maritime, ports, Houston, standard, environment
Port Houston Provides Capital Projects Presentation at Forum
Port Houston welcomed more than 200 small business representatives at the Construction and Design Capital Improvement Projects Forum May 8.
Topics: ports, Houston, procurement, small business, projects, construction
Spring Port University Opens Doors For Small Businesses
Port Houston held its semi-annual Port University workshop during the month of April. Port University, a four-week training course, is an outreach program designed to educate small businesses about procurement opportunities at the port. The workshops are presented in collaboration with the University of Houston Small Business Development Center.
Topics: ports, Houston, workforce, procurement, small business