Official Twitter Page for Port Houston
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Jun 11
Port Houston’s new 75-foot hybrid tour boat just hit a major milestone with its hull flip. The aluminum catamaran is now upright, letting teams install hybrid propulsion and interior spaces before it begins low-emission public tours of the Houston Ship Channel.
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Jun 10
Our 2026 intern cohort has arrived at Port Houston. Over the next few months, these students will work across various Port Houston departments to gain hands-on experience in maritime, shipping, and logistics. Welcome to the team!
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We remember the legacy of former Port Commissioner Dean Corgey, who served from 2013 until last year. He was a tireless advocate for workforce development, community engagement, and our mission. Learn more about his legacy: bit.ly/4asxgd8
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Our Procurement team is hosting an in-person workshop on Friday, June 5, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. CST. Learn about cleaning, janitorial, and window services contracts, plus how to register in our new Workday system. Register at bit.ly/4dN4CWv.
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Houston's waterborne tonnage reached 65M short tons in Q1 2026, up 12% year-over-year. Growth was driven by a 19% increase in exports. General cargo volumes also rose 52% YTD, while total YTD container volumes are down just 1% from last year's record pace. bit.ly/4o5GW2X
ALT Houston Shipping Channel
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May 28
Port Houston is proud to support the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation’s My Home Library Program. Our Police and Community Relations team helped distribute 1,830 books to 305 Carrillo Elementary students through our 2025 Community Grants Program.
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May 26
Ahead of hurricane season, we pre-position crews at our Turning Basin, Barbours Cut, and Bayport terminals. Our safety prep:
• Check equipment across all docks
• Coordinate closely with external agencies
• Deploy an on-site ride-out team during severe weather
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May 21
Holiday Notice: Bayport and Barbours Cut container terminal truck gates will be closed Monday, May 25, 2026, for Memorial Day. Regular operations resume Tuesday, May 26. View the full holiday schedule at na2.hubs.ly/H05HhZd0. Contact your representative with questions.
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May 20
Hurricane season is here. At Port Houston, we’re ready with pre-staged generators and reinforced communications. At home, prep your disaster kit with food, first aid, meds, and key documents. Get more tools: noaa.gov/hurricane-prep
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May 18
Port Houston handles 75% of U.S. Gulf Coast container traffic. From electronics and appliances to machinery, these imports travel thousands of miles to support businesses and households across the region.
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May 14
Port Houston is the #1 U.S. resin export gateway, handling 62% of the market share. Last year, we moved 929,000 TEUs worldwide for use in packaging and everyday products. We connect local industry to global markets. #PortHOU
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May 12
During National Police Week, we recognize the Port Police and law enforcement professionals who protect our facilities. Thank you for your dedication and partnership with federal, state, and local agencies to keep Port Houston moving safely. #NationalPoliceWeek #PortHOU
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Mark your calendar: The Houston International Maritime Conference returns this fall, bringing together global supply chain leaders. HIMC26 offers keynotes, panels, and networking on the latest trends in ports, shipping, and trade.
Learn more: bit.ly/4wm0IuY
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This week, Port Houston welcomed Congressmen Fleischmann, Cloud, and Weber to discuss the importance of the Houston Ship Channel and the need for major federal investment to support jobs and commerce. We applaud their continued commitment to funding America’s port projects.
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Apr 22
This Earth Day, we are reminded of the importance of protecting our planet, maintaining a healthy environment and building awareness to promote sustainable solutions.
Learn more about our environmental stewardship efforts and partnerships at: na2.hubs.ly/H051NYs0
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Apr 13
The City of Houston is bringing Fleet Week to the region April 15–22, with U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, and allied ships arriving at the Houston Ship Channel for the first time. You must register to attend a tour learn more here: bit.ly/4mnFRCM
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Mar 18
Shoutout to our Port Houston engineers who help keep projects at the Port moving!
From planning and design to project completion, they support safe, reliable operations across our terminals and along the Houston Ship Channel.
We appreciate everything this team does!.
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Mar 16
What a sight! This past week we saw 5 ships docked simultaneously at Bayport Container Terminal, making great use of the recently completed Wharf 7. Thanks to this and additional investments, Bayport has added half a million TEUs to its capacity.
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Feb 27
Port Houston CEO Charlie Jenkins reflects on a record-setting 2025 at Port Houston’s public terminals and shares what’s ahead for 2026. Watch this message highlighting investments, partnerships and priorities driving our continued growth.
na2.hubs.ly/H03ZxMS0
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Feb 18
The countdown is on. With Letters of Interest (LOIs) due February 28, our final Community Grants Workshop takes place tomorrow at 2 p.m. CST.
The workshop is FREE, but registration is required to attend. Visit our website to learn more and sign up: na2.hubs.ly/H03M-p50
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