The Port Houston Police and Security departments volunteered at a housing facility, Jacinto City Healthcare Center in Houston, to bring Christmas cheer to its residents Dec. 18. They provided plush pillows and blankets to the Houstonians while entertaining them with holiday music, food and games.
Port Police Brings Holiday Cheer with “Silver Santa” Project
Topics: maritime, ports, Houston, police, community, Texas, giving, volunteer
Port Houston Participates at Chamber Steel Forum
Port Houston was featured at the East End Chamber of Commerce’s Steel Forum Dec. 11. The event focused on the steel trade and its impact to the economy. Chief Commercial Officer John Moseley and steel experts with JSW Steel, the American Institute for International Steel and Triple-S Steel Supply Chain Co. served on a panel.
Topics: maritime, ports, Houston, shipping, steel, cargo, breakbulk, Texas
Port Houston Hosts Foreign Trade Zone Conference
Port Houston hosted industry professionals at its 2018 Foreign Trade Zone conference Dec. 6. The informational event provided beneficial communication and networking opportunities to current FTZ users and providers.
Topics: maritime, ports, Houston, Texas, foreign trade zone
Port Houston Gives Back with Thanksgiving Project
More than 80 volunteers, comprised of Port Houston team members, their friends and family, helped share in the spirit of Thanksgiving by preparing and delivering meals to local families in need Nov. 22.
Port Houston welcomed a business delegation from Qingdao City, China Nov. 21. Staff highlighted the port’s geographic location, surrounding facilities, Houston Ship Channel connections and history. The port has three East Asia all-water container services via the Panama Canal.
Topics: maritime, container, ports, Houston, trade, Texas, Asia
The I-69 System: The Alternate Route for Texas
Topics: maritime, ports, Houston, Texas, infrastructure, freight, transportation
Port Stewardship and Community Engagement Focus of Greens Bayou Regatta Race
Port Houston employees joined dozens of fellow canoe and kayak enthusiasts for the annual Greens Bayou Regatta, a 7.5 mile paddle race held Oct. 6. The event focuses on combining recreation, stewardship and education on one of Houston’s most beautiful and secluded waterways, Greens Bayou.
Topics: maritime, Houston, community, stewardship, Texas, environment, regatta
Port Houston and Energy Efficiency: The SMART Port
Port Houston is expanding its energy efficiency program to save money on energy expenses. Initially limited to the Executive Building, the program is being expanded to other Port Houston facilities and terminals.
Topics: maritime, Houston, Texas, environment, energy, air quality