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[Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) The original Chairman’s Citizen Advisory Council, which began in 2013, is being relaunched in 2020 as the Port Commission Community Advisory Council. This diverse group of 14 members, representing different communities along the Houston Ship Channel and various special interest groups, will help promote deeper engagement and understanding between local communities and Port Houston. This council will also help Port Houston provide a more open line of communication and robust dialog opportunities for our stakeholders. [Read More](https://blog.porthouston.com/port-houston-continues-commitment-to-community-engagement-new-port-commission-community-advisory-council-launched?hsLang=en-us) Topics: [maritime](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/maritime?hsLang=en-us), [ports](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/ports?hsLang=en-us), [community](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/community?hsLang=en-us), [Texas](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/texas?hsLang=en-us), [outreach](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/outreach?hsLang=en-us), [council](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/council?hsLang=en-us) ## [Port Secures New CMA CGM/Marfret MedCaribe Service](https://blog.porthouston.com/port-secures-new-cma-cgm/marfret-medcaribe-service?hsLang=en-us) Posted by [Port Houston](https://blog.porthouston.com/author/port-houston?hsLang=en-us) on August 20, 2019 at 8:52 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.porthouston.com/hubfs/CKPro_4338_001%20(4).jpg)](https://blog.porthouston.com/port-secures-new-cma-cgm/marfret-medcaribe-service?hsLang=en-us) ***The Spirit of Melbourne called at Port Houston’s Bayport Container Terminal.*** [Read More](https://blog.porthouston.com/port-secures-new-cma-cgm/marfret-medcaribe-service?hsLang=en-us) Topics: [maritime](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/maritime?hsLang=en-us), [container](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/container?hsLang=en-us), [Houston](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/houston?hsLang=en-us), [shipping](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/shipping?hsLang=en-us), [cargo](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/cargo?hsLang=en-us), [Texas](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/texas?hsLang=en-us) ## [Port Houston’s Maritime Education Program Prepares Students for Maritime Careers](https://blog.porthouston.com/port-houstons-maritime-education-program-prepares-students-for-maritime-careers?hsLang=en-us) Posted by [Port Houston](https://blog.porthouston.com/author/port-houston?hsLang=en-us) on June 5, 2019 at 10:59 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.porthouston.com/hubfs/MartimeGradDinners3_FB_052319.jpg)](https://blog.porthouston.com/port-houstons-maritime-education-program-prepares-students-for-maritime-careers?hsLang=en-us) Port Houston’s maritime education program has gained momentum in recent years, providing professional opportunities for students in local school districts. [Read More](https://blog.porthouston.com/port-houstons-maritime-education-program-prepares-students-for-maritime-careers?hsLang=en-us) Topics: [maritime](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/maritime?hsLang=en-us), [ports](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/ports?hsLang=en-us), [Houston](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/houston?hsLang=en-us), [education](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/education?hsLang=en-us), [Texas](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/texas?hsLang=en-us), [careers](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/careers?hsLang=en-us) ## [New Port Economic Impact Study Results Released](https://blog.porthouston.com/new-port-economic-impact-study-results-released?hsLang=en-us) Posted by [Port Houston](https://blog.porthouston.com/author/port-houston?hsLang=en-us) on June 5, 2019 at 10:42 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.porthouston.com/hubfs/PH%20Port%20Comm.%204.23.2019-12.jpg)](https://blog.porthouston.com/new-port-economic-impact-study-results-released?hsLang=en-us) ***John Martin of Martin Associates presents at April Port Commission meeting.*** [Read More](https://blog.porthouston.com/new-port-economic-impact-study-results-released?hsLang=en-us) Topics: [maritime](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/maritime?hsLang=en-us), [ports](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/ports?hsLang=en-us), [Houston](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/houston?hsLang=en-us), [economy](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/economy?hsLang=en-us), [Texas](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/texas?hsLang=en-us), [impact](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/impact?hsLang=en-us) ## [Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Tours Bayport Container Terminal via Fireboat](https://blog.porthouston.com/congresswoman-lizzie-fletcher-tours-bayport-container-terminal-via-fireboat?hsLang=en-us) Posted by [Port Houston](https://blog.porthouston.com/author/port-houston?hsLang=en-us) on May 28, 2019 at 4:33 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.porthouston.com/hubfs/Fletcher1_FB_042519.jpg)](https://blog.porthouston.com/congresswoman-lizzie-fletcher-tours-bayport-container-terminal-via-fireboat?hsLang=en-us)   [Read More](https://blog.porthouston.com/congresswoman-lizzie-fletcher-tours-bayport-container-terminal-via-fireboat?hsLang=en-us) Topics: [maritime](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/maritime?hsLang=en-us), [ports](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/ports?hsLang=en-us), [Houston](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/houston?hsLang=en-us), [shipping](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/shipping?hsLang=en-us), [Texas](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/texas?hsLang=en-us), [legislature](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/legislature?hsLang=en-us), [government relations](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/government-relations?hsLang=en-us) ## [2019 Youth Maritime and Logistics Expo Puts Spotlight on Maritime Careers](https://blog.porthouston.com/2019-youth-maritime-and-logistics-expo-puts-spotlight-on-maritime-careers?hsLang=en-us) Posted by [Port Houston](https://blog.porthouston.com/author/port-houston?hsLang=en-us) on May 14, 2019 at 7:41 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.porthouston.com/hubfs/YouthExpo6.jpg)](https://blog.porthouston.com/2019-youth-maritime-and-logistics-expo-puts-spotlight-on-maritime-careers?hsLang=en-us) Port Houston invests in maritime education to help build and support the future workforce. More than 450 students and approximately 30 exhibitors attended the 2019 Maritime and Logistics Youth Expo held at the San Jacinto College Maritime Technology and Training Center April 26. [Read More](https://blog.porthouston.com/2019-youth-maritime-and-logistics-expo-puts-spotlight-on-maritime-careers?hsLang=en-us) Topics: [maritime](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/maritime?hsLang=en-us), [ports](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/ports?hsLang=en-us), [education](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/education?hsLang=en-us), [Texas](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/texas?hsLang=en-us), [career](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/career?hsLang=en-us), [outreach](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/outreach?hsLang=en-us) ## [Port Employees Create New Habitat at 21st Annual Marsh Mania](https://blog.porthouston.com/port-employees-create-new-habitat-at-21st-annual-marsh-mania?hsLang=en-us) Posted by [Port Houston](https://blog.porthouston.com/author/port-houston?hsLang=en-us) on May 13, 2019 at 1:56 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.porthouston.com/hubfs/MarshMania5_FB_041519.jpg)](https://blog.porthouston.com/port-employees-create-new-habitat-at-21st-annual-marsh-mania?hsLang=en-us) Port Houston team members spent April 13 volunteering at Marsh Mania, a popular environmental project, located at Virginia Point near Galveston. Port Houston team members joined dozens of local organizations and other community members for the nationally-recognized wetlands restoration project, where they planted stems of cordgrass to create new marsh habitat. “Thanks to all our volunteers and their families for coming out to support this important cause,” said Garret Berg, community relations manager. “Coastal wetlands play an essential role in the overall health of Galveston Bay, and we appreciate all the individuals and organizations that participated.” In its 21 years, Marsh Mania has involved more than 8,000 community volunteers in the restoration of roughly 209 acres of vital estuarine marsh habitat at 92 sites around Galveston Bay. [Read More](https://blog.porthouston.com/port-employees-create-new-habitat-at-21st-annual-marsh-mania?hsLang=en-us) Topics: [maritime](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/maritime?hsLang=en-us), [ports](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/ports?hsLang=en-us), [community](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/community?hsLang=en-us), [Texas](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/texas?hsLang=en-us), [environment](https://blog.porthouston.com/topic/environment?hsLang=en-us) ## [Port Houston Welcomes Gabonese Officials for Commercial Discussion](https://blog.porthouston.com/port-houston-welcomes-gabonese-officials-for-commercial-discussion?hsLang=en-us) Posted by [Port Houston](https://blog.porthouston.com/author/port-houston?hsLang=en-us) on May 2, 2019 at 7:58 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.porthouston.com/hubfs/Gabon_FB_041819.jpg)](https://blog.porthouston.com/port-houston-welcomes-gabonese-officials-for-commercial-discussion?hsLang=en-us) 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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