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Port Commission Approves Bayport Container Yard Cranes

Posted by Fatima De Leon on June 1, 2017 at 2:45 PM

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At its May 24 public meeting, the Port Commission approved the purchase of nine new rubber-tired gantry container yard cranes at the Bayport Container Terminal.

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Port Houston Wins American Marketing Association Crystal Awards

Posted by Fatima De Leon on May 26, 2017 at 7:59 AM

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Port Houston’s Marketing and External Communications team won two American Marketing Association Crystal Awards at the association’s 31st Annual Crystal Awards Gala May 11.

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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Lieutenant General Visits Port

Posted by Fatima De Leon on May 25, 2017 at 8:21 AM

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Port Houston hosted Lt. General Todd Semonite for a briefing and tour May 17. Semonite serves as the commanding general and chief of engineers for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.  The Corps is a critical partner to the port because of its mission to maintain the Houston Ship Channel.

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Port Houston Hosts Inaugural SteelCON Supply Chain Conference

Posted by Fatima De Leon on May 24, 2017 at 2:07 PM

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Port Houston hosted the first American Institute of International Steel “SteelCON” Supply Chain Conference at the Houstonian Hotel May 19. The event provided steel expert analysis in key areas such as shipping, logistics, customs and international trade.

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Second Annual JOC Gulf Shipping Conference Draws Record Crowd

Posted by Fatima De Leon on May 22, 2017 at 3:30 PM

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For the second year, Port Houston was the host port for the JOC Gulf Shipping Conference, a three-day industry forum organized by IHS Markit and JOC Events.

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Port Houston Partners With Houston Area Urban League for Small Business Development

Posted by Fatima De Leon on May 18, 2017 at 10:17 AM

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The Houston Area Urban League held a Small Business Development University workshop for small business owners and start-ups in the Houston region April 27. Creating a balanced business plan and having a reliable business strategy were topics discussed at the event.

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Maritime Graduates at Local High Schools Honored

Posted by Fatima De Leon on May 12, 2017 at 8:37 AM

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In conjunction with the Port of Houston Partners in Maritime Education program, Port Houston sponsored graduation dinners for six high schools in four school districts adjacent to the Houston Ship Channel: Stephen F. Austin, Jack Yates, North Shore, Galena Park, LaPorte and Pasadena Dr. Kirk Lewis Career and Technical High School. These schools now recruit the best students for a four-year curriculum focused on maritime careers and skills.

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Port Houston Recognized as Top Ranked Special District for Financial Transparency

Posted by Fatima De Leon on May 11, 2017 at 1:45 PM

 Port Houston was acknowledged as a top ranked special district in terms of online financial transparency in a report issued by the Texas Public Interest Research Group (Texas PIRG) in April 2017.

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