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Accurate Transport Debuts Houston Terminal Hub

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

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CLIFTON, N.J., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Accurate Transport, a leading regional transportation and logistics company announced today the full operation of its new Terminal hub in Houston Texas. The NJ-based company offers full end-to-end fulfillment including drayage, last mile delivery, importing and shipping. Accurate Transport has grown on a double-digit CAGR of roughly ~25%, outperforming the industry which has endured a 10-15% decline Y/Y.

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Accurate Transport has grown on a double-digit CAGR of roughly ~25%, outperforming the industry which has endured a 10-15% decline Y/Y.
"We are thrilled to open our most advanced terminal hub yet, right here in Houston," said Brett Demmers, Chief Operations Officer at Accurate Transport.
"This investment reflects our deep commitment to the region and Texas market," added Jay Irons, Chief Strategy Officer at Accurate.
The new Houston terminal hub began operations on August 28th and is expected to haul up to 2,500 tons of freight (5,000,000 LBS), drayage and trucking combined.

Mill Creek Announces Move-Ins Underway at Beckett Cottingham

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

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HOUSTON, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mill Creek Residential, a leading developer, owner-operator and investment manager specializing in premier rental housing across the U.S., today announced that move-ins are underway at Beckett Cottingham, the first apartment community representing the company's new attainable housing brand.

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Beckett Cottingham, which spans 16 acres in south Houston, features 360 apartment homes contained within 11 three-story buildings on the southwest corner of Cottingham Street and Schurmier Road.
"We're excited to launch our newest addition to the Mill Creek family of brands, Beckett by Mill Creek, and believe Beckett Cottingham will serve as a tremendous first addition to our attainable housing portfolio," said Jeb Cox , senior managing director of development Mill Creek Residential.
Mill Creek has additional Beckett by Mill Creek communities in the planning stages in the Houston area, and additional communities in the pipeline nationwide.
Beckett Cottingham offers one- and two-bedroom homes with an average square footage of 1,026 square feet and various layouts available.

Gulf Inland Logistics Park Sells 11 Acres to Phoenix Oil

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Gulf Inland Logistics Park, managed and developed by Liberty Development Partners, today announced that Humble-based Phoenix Oil, a wholly owned subsidiary of Adams Resources & Energy, Inc. (NYSE AMERICAN: AE) has acquired 11 acres at Gulf Inland Logistics Park to expand its operations in the Gulf Coast.

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Gulf Inland Logistics Park, managed and developed by Liberty Development Partners, today announced that Humble-based Phoenix Oil, a wholly owned subsidiary of Adams Resources & Energy, Inc. (NYSE AMERICAN: AE) has acquired 11 acres at Gulf Inland Logistics Park to expand its operations in the Gulf Coast.
“We’re pleased to welcome Phoenix Oil to Gulf Inland Logistics Park and anticipate the many advantages this new partner will experience by locating their operations at Gulf Inland, including the logistic advantages with close proximity to the Port of Houston, major roadways and BNSF and Union Pacific access,” said Marcus Goering, Co-Manager of Liberty Development Partners.
“With tenants like Phoenix Oil and other industrial manufacturers, the vision for Gulf Inland Logistics Park and the subsequent economic benefits for the city of Dayton and Liberty County are coming to fruition.
“We look forward to working with Phoenix Oil as they design and build their facility and begin operations at Gulf Inland Logistics Park.”
Liberty Development Partners is developing the infrastructure and operations within Gulf Inland Logistics Park and future rail and industrial projects.

U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: Truck Freight Volume Continues to Contract Nationwide Despite Major Increases in Southwest U.S.

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Monday, May 1, 2023

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The volume of freight shipments moved via truck declined in the first quarter of 2023 by 6.1% year-over-year, according to the latest U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index .

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The volume of freight shipments moved via truck declined in the first quarter of 2023 by 6.1% year-over-year, according to the latest U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index .
This was the fourth quarter in a row where volume has contracted on an annual basis.
The drop was most intense in the Southeast, West and Northeast regions, where volume fell 16.1%, 14.1% and 13.8%, respectively.
Shipments fell just 2.4% year-over-year in the Midwest, but the region has experienced contracting volume for 12 straight quarters.

Flack Global Metals Opens First Physical Location in Houston

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

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CHICAGO, April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Flack Global Metals (FGM) today announced it has opened its first physical metals service center on the campus of North Shore Steel located near the Port of Houston. The 60,000 sq. ft. facility complements FGM's geography-agnostic business model, leveraging a vetted network of toll processors to support client needs that is now strengthened by FGM's Houston presence. The selection of Houston for the company's first physical location provides strategic advantages, considering the Port of Houston is one of the largest steel ports in North America, with a total steel tonnage of more than 1.3 million tons in Q1 2022. (porthouston.com)

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CHICAGO, April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Flack Global Metals (FGM) today announced it has opened its first physical metals service center on the campus of North Shore Steel located near the Port of Houston.
ft. facility complements FGM's geography-agnostic business model, leveraging a vetted network of toll processors to support client needs that is now strengthened by FGM's Houston presence.
The selection of Houston for the company's first physical location provides strategic advantages, considering the Port of Houston is one of the largest steel ports in North America, with a total steel tonnage of more than 1.3 million tons in Q1 2022.
"Our Houston location augments our ability to control material flows in and out of the South and allow us to better manage certain high-touch supply chains for our clients."

RK Logistics Group Enters Texas Market with Inaugural Facility in Austin's Silicon Hills

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

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AUSTIN, Texas and FREMONT, Calif., March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- RK Logistics Group, a leading provider of warehousing, eCommerce fulfillment and supply chain management services, today announced the opening of its first Texas logistics support center in Austin's Silicon Hills.

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Brings nearly 10 years of proven experience, capabilities supporting logistics needs of automotive, high-tech manufacturing to Austin's Silicon Hills.
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AUSTIN, Texas and FREMONT, Calif., March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- RK Logistics Group, a leading provider of warehousing, eCommerce fulfillment and supply chain management services, today announced the opening of its first Texas logistics support center in Austin's Silicon Hills.
The new Vista Ridge facility marks RK's expansion into Texas and brings to the market a full slate of logistics and supply chain management services purpose-designed to support automotive and semiconductor manufacturing industries, noted Rock Magnan, RK Logistics president.
The new facility, located at 400 Vista Ridge Drive in the Austin suburb of Kyle, Texas, is the fourth new facility opened by RK over the past 18 months.

PermitUsNow President Helen Callier to Serve as Mistress of Ceremony for Harris County's First Annual MWBE Summit with SBA

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

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HOUSTON, Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PermitUsNow, an industry recognized building permit expediting firm, is proud to announce that its president, Helen Callier, has been selected to serve as Mistress of Ceremony for the first annual Harris County Minority/Women-Owned Small Business Enterprise (MWBE) Summit.

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HOUSTON, Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PermitUsNow, an industry recognized building permit expediting firm, is proud to announce that its president, Helen Callier, has been selected to serve as Mistress of Ceremony for the first annual Harris County Minority/Women-Owned Small Business Enterprise (MWBE) Summit.
This event is also in collaboration with the Small Business Administration (SBA) Houston District Office and the Harris County Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity.
Remarks will be provided by Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis and by Edward "Ted" James , SBA Regional Administrator, Region VI.
"It is truly an honor to have the opportunity to be Mistress of Ceremony for this first annual Harris County MWBE Summit with the SBA Houston District Office and collaborative partners.

ShipMonk Opens its 11th State-of-the-Art 3PL Fulfillment Center in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

ShipMonk , a first-in-class ecommerce 3PL company, is excited to announce the expansion of our fully-integrated fulfillment center network to Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas .

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ShipMonk , a first-in-class ecommerce 3PL company, is excited to announce the expansion of our fully-integrated fulfillment center network to Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas .
With its centralized location, ShipMonks Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas fulfillment center will have lower average shipping zones than other coastally located facilities.
The Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas fulfillment center is located at: 2601 NE 33rd St, Fort Worth, TX 76111
All standard ShipMonk 3PL services will be available from the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas fulfillment center (wholesale, lot control, serialization, etc.)
All new and existing ShipMonk ecommerce clients will be eligible to utilize the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas fulfillment center.

Port Houston Nears a Strong Finish to 2022

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority met on Tuesday, December 6, for its last regular meeting of the year.

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The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority met on Tuesday, December 6, for its last regular meeting of the year.
Chairman Campo also expressed his appreciation to community advocates for their continued interest in Port Houston.
He assured them that the Port Commission and staff listens intently to their interests and concerns, including close consideration in Port Houstons Sustainability Action Plans.
Executive Director Roger Guenther opened his remarks by leading an ovation with staff for the Port Commissions leadership and guidance of another successful year at Port Houston.

Port Houston Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Approved

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

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The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority met on Friday, November 18, and conducted its annual Budget Workshop.

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The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority met on Friday, November 18, and conducted its annual Budget Workshop.
It approved the proposed 2023 operating budget and capital plan, which will guide staff in the operation and management of Port Houston facilities and activities for the Fiscal Year 2023.
The Port Commission approved tariff rate changes effective January 2023 which align fees with escalating operating costs and support infrastructure investment to keep Port Houston terminals competitive.
The Port Houston 2023 Budget Workshop Presentation can be accessed on the Financial Transparency webpage at this link: https://porthouston.com/wp-content/uploads/PHA_OperatingBudget_2023_Appr...
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 container terminals in the country.