The Port Commission renewed Port Houston’s membership with the Alliance for I-69 Texas during January’s Port Commission meeting.
Topics: ports, Houston, Port Commission, freight, transportation, highways
Port Commissioner Stephen H. DonCarlos was recently appointed for another two-year term by the Harris County Mayors and Councils Association. The organization represents around 16 cities in Harris County.
Topics: maritime, ports, Houston, leadership, Port Commission
Port Houston was the first U.S. port of call during the inaugural voyage of the MSC Vittoria, a new larger vessel on the TA6 MedGulf service rotation at the Bayport Container Terminal Jan. 26.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Visits Port Houston
RADM Tim Gallaudet, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and Acting Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere, met with Port Houston staff Jan. 11 at the port’s executive building.
Topics: maritime, oceanography, ports, Houston, partners
Port Houston’s Sr. Director of Trade Development John Moseley provided the port’s 2018 outlook at the International Transportation Management Association Houston chapter’s monthly luncheon Jan. 10.
Topics: ports, Houston, cargo, freight, transportation
New Houston Seafarers Center Restaurant Opens For Business
The Houston International Seafarers Center’s new in-house restaurant, Seafarers Landing, opened Jan. 8. Located in their newly renovated building within the Port of Houston, the restaurant will serve breakfast and lunch with a variety of options from burgers, sandwiches, salads and more.
Topics: maritime, ports, Houston, Seafarers, restaurants
Port Houston Inspires Students at Junior Achievement Day
Port Houston continues to demonstrate its strong commitment to education, whether from inside the classroom, at the workplace and beyond. Port Houston strives to increase public awareness with students in the community regarding the port and its role in the local, regional, and national economy.
Topics: ports, Houston, education, community, volunteering, Texas, students, learning
Port Commission Approves Agreement For Grant Funding
The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority has authorized an interlocal agreement with Harris County to receive environmental grant funding under the Harris County Local Initiative Project at a public meeting Dec. 12.
Topics: ports, Houston, environmental, stewardship, trucking