Port of Corpus Christi

October freight traffic mixed at Gulf Coast ports

Ports in Houston and New Orleans reported decreasing container volumes in October, while demand for exports of crude oil remained strong at the Port of Corpus Christi, Texas.

Port Houston container volumes down 15%

Container volumes fell 15% year over year to 309,623 twenty-foot equivalent units at Port Houston compared to last October, slowed by decreasing shipments of steel products.

Steel imports saw a 25% year-over-year drop for the month to 218,984 short tons, reflecting a 7% year-over-year...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/october-freight-traffic-mixed-at-gulf-coast-ports

Gulf Coast ports post sluggish cargo movements in September

Ports in Houston and Corpus Christi, Texas, posted modest gains in freight movements during September, while the Port of New Orleans saw mixed results in container and breakbulk shipments.

Port Houston’s monthly container flows up slightly in September

Port Houston handled 329,462 twenty-foot equivalent units in September, a 1% increase from the same period in 2023.

Loaded imports were up 4% year over year at 162,338 TEUs, while loaded exports were down 8% year over year in September at 114,299...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/gulf-coast-ports-post-sluggish-cargo-movements-in-september

Borderlands Mexico: Port of Corpus Christi becomes global crude oil supplier

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Port of Corpus Christi becomes global crude oil supplier; Port of Brownsville secures $43M loan for ship channel expansion; US Lumber Brokers acquires Texas distribution center; and Holt Truck Centers expands across Texas with acquisition.

Port of Corpus Christi becomes global crude oil supplier

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas —The shores along the Corpus Christi Ship Channel are...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/borderlands-mexico-port-of-corpus-christi-becomes-global-crude-oil-supplier

Gulf Coast ports report container volume surge in August

Container flows in August surged in Houston and New Orleans, while global demand for crude oil continued to fuel exports through Corpus Christi, Texas. 

Port Houston reports 20% rise in container volumes in August

Container cargo increased by 20% year over year in Port Houston to 367,653 twenty-foot equivalent units.

Port officials said the increase in container movements is normal and not reflective of a surge in imports or exports prior to a possible work stoppage by members of the International...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/gulf-coast-ports-report-container-volume-surge-in-august

Hurricane Beryl trims cargo volumes in Houston and New Orleans

Ports in Houston and New Orleans recorded slight drops in container movements in July, while shipments of crude oil boosted freight flows at the Port of Corpus Christi, Texas.

Port Houston July cargo movements impacted by Hurricane Beryl, global system outage 

Port Houston’s container volume dipped 5% year over year in July to 325,277 twenty-foot equivalent units compared to the same month last year.

Port officials said part of the drop during the month was related to the impact of Hurricane Beryl...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/hurricane-beryl-trims-cargo-volumes-in-houston-and-new-orleans

Port Houston saw container exports surge in June

Port Houston saw a surge in container exports in June, while crude oil exports rose at the Port of Corpus Christi.

Port Houston saw 16% boost in export container volumes in June

Port Houston handled 339,157 twenty-foot equivalent units in June, a 7% year-over-year increase.

The port handled 174,175 TEUs in container exports during the month, a 16% year-over-year increase. Loaded exports in June increased 11% year-over-year to 114,728 TEUs.

Year to date, loaded container exports are up 14% year over...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/port-houston-saw-container-exports-surge-in-june

Port of Corpus Christi handles over 50 million tons in 2024 Q2

In the second quarter of 2024, 50.1 million tons of cargo passed the Corpus Christi Ship Channel, marking a 1.7% rise compared to the same period in 2023.

During this period, the US port experienced growth in shipments of crude oil, break bulk, and agricultural commodities. In particular, crude oil tonnage rose by 4.8% to 32.6 million tons, while breakbulk and agricultural cargoes increased by 52% and 39.8%, respectively.

In the first half of 2024, the Port of Corpus Christi moved 99.5 million...

https://container-news.com/port-of-corpus-christi-handles-over-50-million-tons-in-2024-q2/

Port of Corpus Christi appoints new Chief Operating Officer

The Port of Corpus Christi has announced Kyle Hogan as the incoming Chief Operating Officer, succeeding Clark Robertson, who will retire on 3 September 2024.

Hogan most recently served as commander of the Corpus Christi Army Depot. His distinguished military career spans three decades, including 15 years with the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR) Airborne.

“I am honoured to begin the next chapter of my career with this world-class team. The Port of Corpus Christi is critical in...

https://container-news.com/port-of-corpus-christi-appoints-new-chief-operating-officer/

Ports in Houston and Galveston remain closed in wake of Hurricane Beryl

Ports in Houston and Galveston, Texas, remained closed Tuesday after Hurricane Beryl made landfall in Texas as a Category 1 hurricane early Monday morning. 

Port Houston officials posted on X that they will “continue to assess and repair damage” and send an update at 4 p.m. Tuesday on whether the port will resume cargo operations on Wednesday.

The storm brought torrential rains, flooding and 94 mph winds that knocked out power to more than 2.5 million homes and businesses in southeast Texas.

Offici...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/ports-in-houston-and-galveston-remain-closed-in-wake-of-hurricane-beryl

Hurricane Beryl shutters Texas coastal shipping lanes

Texas ports along the Gulf Coast closed operations and vessel traffic before Hurricane Beryl made landfall in southeast Texas at 4:30 a.m. Monday CDT as a Category 1 storm packing 94 mph winds, heavy rainfall and the potential for life-threatening storm surges.

Ports in Houston, Corpus Christi, Galveston, Freeport and Texas City were shuttered Sunday morning after the Coast Guard declared condition “Zulu,” according to Reuters.

Under port condition Zulu, all vessel movement and cargo operations...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/hurricane-beryl-shutters-texas-coastal-shipping-lanes

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