Geography of Houston

Port Houston Reopens Container Terminals

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Friday, July 30, 2021

In more Port Houston news, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers renewed the federal permit for Port Houstons Bayport Terminal.

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  • In more Port Houston news, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers renewed the federal permit for Port Houstons Bayport Terminal.
  • The next regular Port Commission meeting will be held on September 28th in person at the Port Houston Executive Office Building located at 111 East Loop North, Houston, TX 77029.
  • For more than 100 years, Port Houston has owned and operated the public wharves and terminals along the Houston Ship Channel, including the areas largest breakbulk facility and two of the most efficient and fastest-growing container terminals in the country.
  • The Houston Ship Channel complex and its more than 200 public and private terminals, collectively known as the Port of Houston, is the nations largest port for waterborne tonnage and an essential economic engine for the Houston region, the state of Texas, and the U.S.

Panama President Makes Historic Visit to Port Houston

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Friday, July 16, 2021

Mr. Laurentino Cortizo Cohen, President of the Republic of Panama, made a historic visit to Port Houston Thursday, highlighting the importance of the connection between the Panama Canal and the Houston Ship Channel.

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  • Mr. Laurentino Cortizo Cohen, President of the Republic of Panama, made a historic visit to Port Houston Thursday, highlighting the importance of the connection between the Panama Canal and the Houston Ship Channel.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210715006130/en/
    During a visit to Port Houston, Mr. Laurentino Cortizo Cohen, President of the Republic of Panama discusses with Port Houston Executive Director Roger Guenther, the importance of continued improvements to the Panama Canal and the Houston Ship Channel for continued trade growth and economic opportunities.
  • Port Houston welcomed the President with a Memorandum of Understanding recognizing the importance of the relationship between the Panama Canal Authority and the Houston Ship Channel.
  • The President also received a briefing that highlighted Houston Ship Channel business and the efforts of Port Houston, advocating Project 11, the Houston Ship Channel expansion program, which supports the widening and deepening of the 52-mile-long federal waterway and its continued maintenance.

Port Houston Commission Regular Meeting July 20

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Thursday, July 15, 2021

The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority will conduct its regular monthly meeting virtually on Tuesday, July 20, at 9:15 a.m., via WebEx webinar.

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  • The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority will conduct its regular monthly meeting virtually on Tuesday, July 20, at 9:15 a.m., via WebEx webinar.
  • The Audit Committee is scheduled to meet on July 27 at 10:00 a.m.
  • Currently, the Port Authority Executive Office Building is closed to the general public at this time.
  • For more than 100 years, Port Houston has owned and operated the public wharves and terminals along the Houston Ship Channel the nations largest port for waterborne tonnage and an essential economic engine for the Houston region, the state of Texas, and the U.S. nation.

DGAP-News: Comcast Establishes 50 WiFi-Connected Lift Zones in Houston and Surrounding Areas

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021

As part of its ongoing commitment to help connect low-income families to the Internet so they can fully participate in educational opportunities and the digital economy, Comcast today announced it has equipped 50 locations in Houston and surrounding areas with free WiFi enabled Lift Zones.

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  • As part of its ongoing commitment to help connect low-income families to the Internet so they can fully participate in educational opportunities and the digital economy, Comcast today announced it has equipped 50 locations in Houston and surrounding areas with free WiFi enabled Lift Zones.
  • 'We are proud to partner with community organizations across Houston and surrounding areas and equip them with free internet service to provide safe, fast, and reliable connectivity,' said Ralph Martinez, regional senior vice president, Comcast Houston.
  • Some of the Houston and surrounding area community organizations that have established Lift Zones in their respective facilities include Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Houston, the City of Houston, and the City of Galveston.
  • A full list of Comcast Lift Zones in Houston and surrounding areas, can be found here .

Houston Ship Channel Nearing Greater Capacity

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Thursday, June 24, 2021

Port Chairman Ric Campo opened the meeting by sharing the good news that the Houston Pilots have taken the first step towards bringing longer vessels to the Houston Ship Channel.

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  • Port Chairman Ric Campo opened the meeting by sharing the good news that the Houston Pilots have taken the first step towards bringing longer vessels to the Houston Ship Channel.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210624005832/en/
    Ship vessel activity along the Houston Ship Channel.
  • Port Houston will also soon participate in the Future of Global Energy Conference, sponsored jointly by the Greater Houston Partnership and Center for Houstons Future.
  • The Houston Ship Channel complex and its more than 200 public and private terminals, collectively known as the Port of Houston, is the nations largest port for waterborne tonnage and an essential economic engine for the Houston region, the state of Texas, and the U.S.

Activity Across Port Houston Docks Remains Solid

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021

The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority met virtually in regular session on Tuesday for its May meeting.

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  • The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority met virtually in regular session on Tuesday for its May meeting.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210526005971/en/
    Cargo activity at Port Houstons public terminals remains solid (Photo: Business Wire)
    The Port Commission approved and adopted a position statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) during the meeting.
  • Port Houston Executive Director Roger Guenther announced a new Business Equity Division to report to him.
  • The Houston Ship Channel expansion program remains on track, and Port Houston anticipates entering into a Project Partnership Agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers next month.

Port Houston Commission Meeting May 25

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Friday, May 21, 2021

b'The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority will conduct its regular monthly meeting virtually on Tuesday, May 25 at 9:15 a.m., via WebEx webinar.\nSign up for public comment is available up to an hour before the Port Commission Regular Monthly, Committee and Advisory Council meetings by contacting Erik Eriksson at [email protected] or Liana Christian at [email protected] .\nCurrently, the Port Authority Executive Office Building is closed to the general public at this time.

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  • b'The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority will conduct its regular monthly meeting virtually on Tuesday, May 25 at 9:15 a.m., via WebEx webinar.\nSign up for public comment is available up to an hour before the Port Commission Regular Monthly, Committee and Advisory Council meetings by contacting Erik Eriksson at [email protected] or Liana Christian at [email protected] .\nCurrently, the Port Authority Executive Office Building is closed to the general public at this time.
  • Texas Governor Abbott\xe2\x80\x99s action of March 16, 2020 allows virtual and telephonic open meetings to maintain government transparency.\nFor more than 100 years, Port Houston has owned and operated the public wharves and terminals along the Houston Ship Channel \xe2\x80\x93 the nation\xe2\x80\x99s largest port for waterborne tonnage and an essential economic engine for the Houston region, the state of Texas, and the U.S. nation.
  • The more than 200 private and eight public terminals along the federal waterway supports the creation of nearly 1.35 million jobs in Texas and 3.2 million jobs nationwide, and economic activity totaling $339 billion in Texas \xe2\x80\x93 20.6% of Texas\xe2\x80\x99 total gross domestic product (GDP) \xe2\x80\x93 and a total of $801.9 billion in economic impact across the nation.
  • For more information, visit the website: https://porthouston.com/\nView source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210521005524/en/\n'

Port Houston Posts Largest Monthly Container Volume

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Thursday, April 29, 2021

b"The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority met virtually in regular session on Tuesday for its April meeting.

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  • b"The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority met virtually in regular session on Tuesday for its April meeting.
  • Port Houston handled 297,397 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in the last month, a 20% gain over March of last year.\nGuenther also announced the production of a special video offering a unique \xe2\x80\x9cbehind the scenes\xe2\x80\x9d look at what makes Port Houston work.
  • April 29 starting at 11:00 a.m. (CST) at https://www.youtube.com/user/PortHoustonAuthority\nThe next Port Commission meeting is scheduled for May 25.\nFor more than 100 years, Port Houston has owned and operated the public wharves and terminals along the Houston Ship Channel, including the area\xe2\x80\x99s largest breakbulk facility and two of the most efficient and fastest-growing container terminals in the country.
  • The Houston Ship Channel complex and its more than 200 public and private terminals, collectively known as the Port of Houston, is the nation\xe2\x80\x99s largest port for waterborne tonnage and an essential economic engine for the Houston region, the state of Texas, and the U.S.

Port Houston Marching Solidly Into Future

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Friday, March 26, 2021

The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority met virtually in a regular session on Tuesday.

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  • The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority met virtually in a regular session on Tuesday.
  • Port Chairman Campo opened the meeting with an update on the progress of the Houston Ship Channel Expansion program Project 11.
  • Port Houston is the advocate and a strategic leader for the Channel.
  • The Houston Ship Channel complex and its more than 200 public and private terminals, collectively known as the Port of Houston, is the nations largest port for waterborne tonnage and an essential economic engine for the Houston region, the state of Texas, and the U.S.

Westlake Contributes to Houston Harris County Winter Storm Relief Fund

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Thursday, March 25, 2021

Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE: WLK) today announced that the company and the Ting Tsung and Wei Fong Chao Foundation have contributed a combined $100,000 to the Houston Harris County Winter Storm Relief Fund.

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  • Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE: WLK) today announced that the company and the Ting Tsung and Wei Fong Chao Foundation have contributed a combined $100,000 to the Houston Harris County Winter Storm Relief Fund.
  • The Houston Harris County Winter Storm Relief Fund was established by the City of Houston and Harris County in conjunction with the United Way of Greater Houston and the Greater Houston Community Foundation to provide emergency assistance for individuals adversely affected by the February 2021 winter storm.
  • Westlake is a global manufacturer and supplier of materials and innovative products that enhance life every day.
  • Headquartered in Houston, we provide the building blocks for vital solutions from packaging and healthcare products to automotive and consumer goods, to building and construction products.