Port Houston strives to be an active steward in the community.
Port Houston Keeping Region Green with Beautification and Environmental Projects
Topics: maritime, ports, community, stewardship, environment, outreach
Port Houston Community Outreach Hits the Ground Running in 2019
Commissioner Dean Corgey Reappointed to Port Commission
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.
Topics: maritime, ports, Houston, leadership, Port Commission, shipping
Texas Ports Association “Navigates the Future” at 1st Annual Conference
Texas ports play a crucial role in the state’s economy, creating nearly 1.4 million jobs and a total of over $68 billion in federal, state and local tax revenue in the U.S., and about $7 billion of state and local taxes are supported in the state of Texas.
Topics: maritime, navigation, ports, Houston, channel, Texas, waterway
Use of Drones Triggers Security Actions at Port Houston
When a small camera-equipped drone fell out of the sky trailing smoke over Port Houston’s Turning Basin Terminal recently, it raised some serious security concerns.
Topics: maritime, ports, Houston, security, operations
Recent safety initiatives put in place at Port Houston are aimed at ensuring a healthy and safe work environment for employees, tenants and visitors alike.
Small Businesses Benefit Through Port Capital Projects Forum
More than 150 local small business representatives attended Port Houston’s Small Business Capital Improvement Projects and Subcontracting Opportunities Forum in 2019. Our small business development program was created in 2002 to provide opportunities for local small businesses to participate in contracting and procurement at the port.
Topics: maritime, ports, Houston, community, contracts, procurement, small business, projects, outreach
Port Houston, UHD, HCC and HISD Take Action to Support Maritime Education
Topics: maritime, ports, Houston, education, community, Texas