Port Houston

Port Houston

Maritime Transportation

Houston, Texas 48,475 followers

To Move the World and Drive Regional Prosperity

About us

Our Story For more than 100 years, Port Houston has owned and operated the public wharves and terminals along the Houston Ship Channel, including the area’s largest breakbulk facility and two of the most efficient container terminals in the country. Port Houston is the advocate and a strategic leader for the Channel. The Houston Ship Channel complex and its more than 200 private and eight public terminals, collectively known as the Port of Houston, is the nation’s largest port for waterborne tonnage and an essential economic engine for the Houston region, the state of Texas and the U.S. The Port of Houston supports the creation of nearly 1.5 million jobs in Texas and 3.4 million jobs nationwide, and economic activity totaling $439 billion in Texas and $906 billion in economic impact across the nation.

Website
https://porthouston.com/
Industry
Maritime Transportation
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Houston, Texas
Type
Government Agency
Founded
1914
Specialties
container cargo, break-bulk cargo, Ro-Ro cargo, bulk commodities, heavy lift cargo, project cargo, all-water shipping, and Foreign Trade Zone

Locations

Employees at Port Houston

Updates

  • The Port Houston team extends our deepest appreciation to Commissioner Dean E. Corgey as he completes his last term in the Port of Houston Authority Port Commission. We celebrate his extraordinary contributions to Port Houston and the maritime industry in his 12 years of service as port commissioner, representing the City of Houston. With more than 40 years of maritime experience, serving in various roles such as merchant mariner, elected union official, and board member, Commissioner Corgey has been a tireless advocate for workforce development, community engagement, and advancing Port Houston’s mission. As Chair of the Community Relations Committee, his leadership has left a mark on our port and the communities we serve. His dedication to strengthening the maritime industry has been instrumental in shaping Port Houston’s success. Thank you, Commissioner Corgey, for your commitment and service. Your legacy will continue to inspire the next era of leadership. #Leadership #Maritime #Legacy

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  • Port Houston is inviting community and nonprofit organization representatives to join us for a grants management workshop. This session aims to help groups learn how to successfully manage awarded grants. The webinar will be hosted online via Microsoft Teams and cover the following topics: • Award Acceptance • Identifying and Communicating Grant Requirements • Defining Roles and Responsibilities • Inventorying Resources and Risks • Setting up Systems and Launching the Project This workshop is free, but registration is required. Take advantage of this opportunity to enhance your grant management skills: https://hubs.ly/Q0348gbV0 #GrantsWorkshop #CommunityEngagement #PortHouston

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  • Bayport and Barbours Cut terminals will have extended hours this Saturday, January 25, 2025, to support our partners following this week's weather-related closures. Saturday, January 25 • Extended Hours: 7 am – 5 pm, ingate closes at 4 pm. • Onsite empty yards will match terminal hours. • Reefers: Select lines are allowed; see below. • Confirm LFD and extension request with the ocean carrier. • Port Houston Customer Service will be available. The following lines reefer mechanics will be available from 8 am - 4 pm: Bayport: CMA/CHS/MAE/EVG Barbours Cut: HLC/ZIM/LPU/CMA/CHS/MAE/EVG Storage Reminder: Port Houston will waive storage charges for ocean carriers on days when the terminal gates are closed. Please get in touch with the line directly for inquiries regarding LFD, extensions, or storage. For questions, please contact your assigned Port Houston representative. #Container #Terminal #Update

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  • Wednesday, January 22, 2025, 12:09 PM Weather Update: All Port Houston facilities will resume normal operations Thursday, January 23. Container terminal gates will open at 6 a.m. We will resume container vessel operations Wednesday, January 22 at 7 p.m. We are committed to Saturday gates in order to assist our customers – container terminal gates will open this Saturday, January 25 from 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. with ingate closing at 4 p.m. Import free time will be waived for January 21st and 22nd and will not be included in the free time calculation. Please remember that Port Houston’s free time is given to the shipping line. Any free-time discussions and questions should be directed to the shipping line. Please visit https://hubs.ly/Q033zzL50 and follow us on social media for additional updates. For questions, please contact your assigned Port Houston representative.

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  • Tuesday, January 21, 2025, 12:20 PM Weather Update: Due to wintry weather conditions, all Port Houston facilities will remain closed Tuesday, January 21 and Wednesday, January 22. We potentially will resume vessel operations at the container terminals on Wednesday evening, if conditions allow. We are committed to Saturday gates in order to assist our customers – gates will open this Saturday, January 25 at 7 a.m. with ingate closing at 5 p.m. The safety of our team and users remains our top priority. We continue to monitor conditions and will provide another update Wednesday around Noon. Please visit https://hubs.ly/Q033nr3W0 and follow us on social media for additional updates.

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    Monday, January 20, 2025, 1:10 PM Weather Update: Due to the expected wintry weather conditions, all Port Houston facilities will be closed on Tuesday, January 21. Container terminal truck gates will close today, Monday, as planned at 4 pm. Vessel ops will be suspended this evening based on local weather conditions and will be communicated through our regular channels. We continue to monitor weather conditions and will provide an update Tuesday around Noon about Tuesday evening vessel operations and Wednesday terminal operations. We also plan to add Saturday gates and will communicate more about that soon. Please visit https://hubs.ly/Q033bT450 and follow us on social media for additional updates. For questions, please contact your assigned Port Houston representative.

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  • Sunday, January 19, 2025, 12:18 PM Weather Update: No changes to our previously posted schedule for Monday. Port Houston's Container Terminals, Bayport and Barbours Cut, will be open tomorrow, Monday, January 20. Container terminal truck gates will open at 6 am with the ingate closing at 4 pm. Vessel ops will be suspended Monday evening based on local weather conditions and will be communicated through our regular channels. Our Turning Basin Facility Truck Office will be closed in observance of the Martin Luther King holiday. Due to the expected wintry weather conditions, all Port Houston facilities will be closed on Tuesday, January 21. We continue to monitor weather conditions and will provide our next update Monday afternoon. Please visit https://hubs.ly/Q0334TJc0 and follow us on social media for updates.

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  • Friday, January 17, 2025, 9:11 AM Weather Update: We are actively monitoring the weather in our area. At this time Port Houston terminals continue to operate as normal and no reduction in operations or service hours are planned at this time due to weather. Visit https://hubs.ly/Q032-6nb0 and follow us on social media to stay up-to-date. Please note we have reduced holiday hours at our container terminals this Monday, January 20, 2025 in observance of Martin Luther King Day. Barbours Cut and Bayport Container Terminals Monday, January 20, 2025, 6:00 am - 5:00 pm, Ingate closes 4:00 pm Turning Basin Terminal Monday, January 20, 2025 - Closed To view the full terminal holiday schedule, visit: https://hubs.ly/Q032-6F40

    Port Houston | Gulf Coast Efficiency Driving International Trade

    Port Houston | Gulf Coast Efficiency Driving International Trade

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  • Port Houston serves as more than a gateway for global trade. It’s a pathway for opportunity. Alyscia Raines of ADR Consulting Group LLC shared how partnering with us through our program for Small, Minority, and/or Women-Owned Business Enterprises (S/MWBEs) has helped her forge connections and gain valuable insights. We’re devoted to championing S/MWBEs and fostering meaningful inclusion that strengthens both our community and economy. Learn more about our program: https://hubs.ly/Q032GCK00 #Pathways #Progress #Equity #Business

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  • Port Houston is a sponsor and official partner of TPM25! Did you know Texas leads the nation in exports, with the Houston Ship Channel serving as the #1 gateway? Our role goes beyond moving goods. We’re building opportunities, fueling the economy, and connecting businesses in Texas and across the U.S. to the world. Our team is excited to attend this annual industry gathering, connect with us at the Long Beach Convention Center. See more here: https://hubs.ly/Q032FK6k0 #Economic #Growth #Exports

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