port-houston

Port Houston Reports Solid First Quarter Results

Year-to-date total tonnage for Port Houston through March is at 9.7 million, reflecting a 2% increase compared to the same period last year. Results showed that bulk material and steel were the primary drivers for the growth. “We continue to see positive activity for all sectors of business through Port Houston facilities,” said Port Houston Executive Director Roger Guenther. Cargo showed year-to-date increases across all major lines. Steel tonnage overall increased ... [+]

Port Houston Cargo Tonnage Up 7% in 2018

The amount of cargo handled at Port Houston was up 7% through the first two months of 2018, signaling another strong year, reported Executive Director Roger Guenther. Through February, Port Houston terminals handled 6.1 million tons of cargo, which Guenther called an encouraging start for this year. He made the ... [+]

Port Houston Recipient of U.S. Coast Guard’s Prestigious Security Honor

Port Houston is the recipient of the 2018 Rear Admiral Richard E. Bennis Award (Port Authority category). The U.S. Coast Guard (Coast Guard) this week announced the winners of this prestigious security award for organizations demonstrating excellence in maritime security through their programs and practices. According to the Coast Guard, this ... [+]

Record-Setting Year for Port Houston

Port Houston business has grown consistently and solidly across all business lines, including achieving record-breaking performances and milestones in 2017. Highlights of the record-setting business and operational results for 2017 were announced during the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority first meeting of the year on January 30. “We ... [+]

Port Houston Continues Solid Results

Port Houston terminals handled nearly 35 million tons of cargo through November, representing a 9% increase versus the same period last year, Executive Director Roger Guenther announced in his report to the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority on December 13, during the last regular Port Commission meeting of ... [+]

Three More Super Post-Panamax Cranes Delivered to Port Houston’s Barbours Cut

September container activity at Port Houston’s Barbours Cut and Bayport facilities increased 22%, reports Executive Director Roger Guenther. Additionally, all Port Houston facilities handled 28.8 million tons of cargo year to date, a 9% increase over the first three quarters of 2016. Container volume alone recorded an 11% increase versus last ... [+]