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New Port Economic Impact Study Results Released

Posted by Port Houston on June 5, 2019 at 10:42 AM

John Martin of Martin Associates presents at April Port Commission meeting.

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Topics: maritime, ports, Houston, economy, Texas, impact

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Tours Bayport Container Terminal via Fireboat

Posted by Port Houston on May 28, 2019 at 4:33 PM

 

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Topics: maritime, ports, Houston, shipping, Texas, legislature, government relations

Port Houston Welcomes Gabonese Officials for Commercial Discussion

Posted by Port Houston on May 2, 2019 at 7:58 AM

Port Houston welcomed a group of Gabonese officials and a representative of Houston-based energy company, VAALCO Energy Group, for a discussion on the port’s infrastructure, growth and investments April 17. Notably in attendance was the deputy director of the Prime Minister of Gabon’s Cabinet.

Chief Legal Officer Erik Eriksson and Chief Information Technology Officer Charles Thompson provided welcome remarks; and Senior Trade Development Manager Will Whitehouse delivered a commercial presentation.

Group discussion covered maritime trade and development along the Houston Ship Channel including energy, containers and project cargoes. Port Houston staff also provided the guests with information on port’s background and history, public facilities and the Houston Ship Channel’s economic impact.

The delegation’s purpose for visiting Port Houston was to discuss trade, investment and development opportunities.

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Topics: maritime, ports, Houston, shipping, Texas, delegation, government relations

Port Commission Approves Mobile Emergency Radio Equipment

Posted by Port Houston on April 26, 2019 at 4:29 PM

The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority approved the purchase of Motorola equipment at its March public meeting, including radios, batteries, chargers and related hardware under the Houston-Galveston Area Council’s cooperative purchase program.

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Topics: ports, Houston, security, Texas, technology, commercial

AAPA Hosts Business Development Workshop at Port Houston

Posted by Port Houston on April 25, 2019 at 8:43 AM

Chief Commercial Officer John Moseley presents to AAPA group.

Port Houston welcomed nearly 30 industry professionals at the American Association of Port Authorities Business Development Workshop April 3.

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Topics: maritime, ports, Houston, shipping, business development

Port Houston Firefighters Recognized for ITC Fire Response

Posted by Port Houston on April 15, 2019 at 10:20 AM

Port Houston Commission Chairman Ric Campo recognized the efforts of those responding to the ITC tank fire on the Houston Ship Channel that impacted the channel and surrounding neighboring communities.

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Topics: safety, ports, Houston, emergency management, Texas, fire

Port Houston Community Outreach Hits the Ground Running in 2019

Posted by Port Houston on March 21, 2019 at 2:44 PM
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Topics: maritime, ports, Houston, community, outreach

Commissioner Dean Corgey Reappointed to Port Commission

Posted by Port Houston on March 20, 2019 at 1:49 PM

Dean E. Corgey has been reappointed to the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority in February by the Houston City Council. He serves on the port’s Pension and Benefits Committee.

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Topics: maritime, ports, Houston, leadership, Port Commission, shipping

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