PORT HOUSTON

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Port Houston


Port Houston owns and operates eight public facilities along the 52-mile Houston Ship Channel, including the area's largest breakbulk facility and two of the nation's most efficient container terminals. For over a century, we have been a strategic leader for this vital waterway, ensuring the seamless flow of commerce throughout the region and bolstering national and international trade. Our professional team, guided by a seven-member Board of Port Commissioners and 13 executive staff members, is dedicated to advancing the movement of seaborne cargo on a global scale. Through successful community initiatives and worldwide partnerships, we adopt leading-edge technologies and continually improve productivity, reliability, and resiliency.

As the leading advocate for the Houston Ship Channel, Port Houston is committed to sustainable development and creating the most modern and efficient deep seaport on the U.S. Gulf Coast. Our mission focuses on facilitating safe navigation and growing maritime commerce within the Houston Ship Channel complex, expanding regional maritime opportunities through enhanced stakeholder collaboration, and fostering a collaborative, results-oriented organization with a culture of shared leadership. Looking ahead, we are dedicated to excellence in freight mobility, environmental stewardship, and long-term economic vitality, ensuring that Port Houston remains a cornerstone of global trade and a proud steward of our community.


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