Port Police and Security Departments Support Housing Communities During Holiday Season
As Port Houston closes out another year, port facilities continue to deliver solid results. Executive Director Roger Guenther reported that main drivers of the port’s growth include containers and steel imports.
Topics: ports, Houston, leadership, steel, containers, growth
Port Small Business Efforts on Spotlight At Chamber Event
Topics: ports, Houston, small businesses, workforce, business development
Port Houston Gives Back With "Shoeboxes For Seafarers" PRoject
Did you know that St. Nicholas is the patron saint of seafarers, as well as of children? Port Houston is proud to continue a wonderful tradition of spreading holiday cheer by providing small gifts to visiting seafarers through the “Shoeboxes for Seafarers” program. The program, which has been running for more than 40 years, is organized by the Houston International Seafarers’ Center.
Topics: maritime, ports, community, volunteering, Seafarers, Christmas
Port Houston Recognized for Transparency Efforts by Texas Comptroller
Port Houston is the latest local government to achieve specific transparency goals related to public pensions through the Comptroller’s Transparency Stars program, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar has announced.
Topics: ports, Houston, governance, financial, transparency
Port Houston Celebrates The Season Of Giving With Thanksgiving Project
Port Houston helped spread the holiday spirit by preparing and packaging Thanksgiving meals for 22 families at the Houston International Seafarers’ Center. Families included both local community members and Port Houston staff affected by Hurricane Harvey.
Topics: ports, Houston, community, giving, holiday, volunteer
Port Houston hosted more than 30 industry representatives for a Perishables Roundtable at the port’s Executive Building Nov. 15.
Topics: ports, Houston, perishables, refrigerated cargo, logistics
Port Houston Chairman Provides Annual "State of the Port" Address
Port Houston Chairman Janiece Longoria provided a “State of the Port” address at the Greater Houston Partnership’s luncheon Nov. 16.
Topics: maritime, ports, Houston, channel, leadership, Texas