Port Houston

Texas, Louisiana Gulf Coast ports post mixed results for April

Container flows in April rose in Houston and Corpus Christi, Texas, while the Port of New Orleans reported declines in containerized and breakbulk movements.

Port Houston records 20% rise in container flows in April

Port Houston handled 387,478 twenty-foot equivalent units in April, a 20% year-over-year increase compared to the same month in 2024. 

Year to date, the port has handled 1.45 million TEUs, a 4% year-over-year increase.

“We are staying busy across our facilities, working with our...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/texas-louisiana-gulf-coast-ports-post-mixed-results-for-april

Corps work plan includes $131M for Houston Ship Channel

At the May 20 meeting of the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority, chairman Ric Campo reported that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) FY 2025 work plan includes $33 million allocated to the Houston Ship Channel Expansion, known as Project 11, construction and $98 million to operations and maintenance to keep the Houston Ship Channel dredged.

“Thank you to everyone who pulled together to get this done, including our industry partners, customers, congressional delegation, and...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/ports-terminals/corps-work-plan-includes-131m-for-houston-ship-channel/

Port Houston secures $131 Million for ship channel construction and maintenance

The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority held its regular monthly meeting.

During this, the US Army Corps of Engineers released its FY2025 work plan, allocating $33 million toward the Houston Ship Channel Expansion (Project 11) construction, and an additional $98 million for ongoing operations and maintenance to ensure continued dredging of the channel. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});

Also, it was announced that the USACE has officially approved the federal...

https://container-news.com/port-houston-secures-131-million-for-ship-channel-construction-and-maintenance/

Port Houston sets New April record for container volumes

Port Houston continued its strong performance in April 2025, handling 387,478 TEUs across its public terminals, a 20% year-over-year increase and a new record for April container volumes.

This follows a record-setting March, underscoring sustained momentum at one of the nation’s fastest-growing ports.

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Year-to-date, Port Houston has moved 1,456,173 TEUs through April, a 4% rise compared to the same period last year.

In April alone, loaded...

https://container-news.com/port-houston-sets-new-april-record-for-container-volumes/

Internet outage temporarily disrupts container operations at Texas seaport

A widespread internet outage on Friday temporarily disrupted operations at Port Houston’s Bayport and Barbours Cut container terminals. 

Port officials said the internet outage started around 11 a.m. and was resolved by 12:20 p.m.

During the outage inbound truck processing was halted and outbound activity was limited to vehicles already inside the terminals, the port said on a social media post.

The port handles an average of 10,000 truck visits daily between its two public terminals. Port Houston...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/internet-outage-temporarily-disrupts-container-operations-at-texas-seaport

Gulf Coast ports post rising freight volumes in March

Container and breakbulk cargo flows in March rose in Houston and New Orleans, while demand for crude oil continued to fuel shipments through Corpus Christi, Texas.

Port Houston container volumes rebound in March

After sluggish freight flows in February, Port Houston handled 386,864 twenty-foot equivalent units in March, a 7% increase compared to March 2023.

It marked a rebound after fog disrupted February freight movements through the Houston Ship Channel, with the port handling 325,424 TEUs in...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/gulf-coast-ports-post-rising-freight-volumes-in-march

Port Houston container volumes rebound in March

Port Houston’s March container activity marked a rebound after a fog-impacted February. Box volumes reached 386,864 TEUs for the month, translating to a 7% increase compared to the same month in 2023.

Year-to-date container volumes at Port Houston’s public terminals surpassed 1 million TEUs, reaching 1,068,695 TEUs and essentially flat compared to last year.

“While March was a solid month for us, we’re watching closely for shifts in the global market and how that could impact cargo in our region...

https://container-news.com/port-houston-container-volumes-rebound-in-march/

Port Houston adds new hybrid handling equipment

During its regular monthly meeting, the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority awarded a contract to Konecranes Finland Corporation for the purchase of 16 hybrid rubber-tired gantry (RTG) cranes for Bayport Container Terminal.

These new RTG cranes will be Port Houston’s first “one-over-six” container stacking units, setting a new standard moving forward while continuing to expand the port’s hybrid fleet to 46 in total.

This move marks Port Houston’s second-largest purchase of cranes and...

https://container-news.com/port-houston-adds-new-hybrid-handling-equipment/

Port Houston faces weather disruptions in February, expects recovery in March

Port Houston has been impacted by fog, with total tonnage at the US port terminals down in the first two months of the year. Port Houston handled 325,424 TEUs in February, translating to a 13% decline year-over-year.

In particular, loaded imports fell 14%, and loaded exports declined 16% in the second month of the year compared with the same month in 2024.

Port Houston said general cargo is up 9% year-to-date, showing strong lumber and plywood volumes and steel imports declined 13% year-over-year...

https://container-news.com/port-houston-faces-weather-disruptions-in-february-expects-recovery-in-march/

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