Port Houston

We remember with fondness and respect the legacy of former Port Commissioner Dean Corgey.

Commissioner Corgey was first unanimously appointed to the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority by the Houston City Council in 2013. He served on the Port Commission until last year, after reaching the maximum 12-year term limit of a Port Commissioner.

Dean Corgey was a tireless advocate for workforce development, community engagement, and advancing Port Houston’s mission.

To learn more about late Port Commissioner Corgey's legacy, click here: https://bit.ly/3Sl24X2

Our team is hosting an in-person workshop on Friday, June 5, 2026 10:00AM to 12PM CST. This session will outline upcoming procurement opportunities and how to register in our new Workday system.

Topics will include:
• Cleaning and janitorial services
• Window cleaning services
• General overview of future opportunities
Register for the workshop at https://bit.ly/4udtzPK

Houston's waterborne tonnage reached 65 million short tons in the first quarter of 2026, a 12% increase compared to last year. Growth was driven by exports, which rose 19% to nearly 54 million short tons compared to the first quarter of 2025.

At our port complex overall, exports of petroleum gases grew 33%, refined products rose 24%, and crude oil increased 19%.

The completed expansion of the Galveston Bay Reach portion of the Houston Ship Channel Expansion continues to help move more cargo safely and efficiently to global markets. Read the full report at https://bit.ly/4ejC5b2

Port Houston is proud to support the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation’s My Home Library Program. Our Port Houston Police Officers, along with our Community Relations team, were excited to help distribute 1,830 books to 305 students at Carrillo Elementary. Supported through our 2025 Community Grants Program, the initiative focuses on expanding access to books for local students by helping them build home libraries and foster a love of reading.

Ahead of hurricane season, we adjust staffing and pre-position crews at key operational zones, including our Turning Basin, Barbours Cut, and Bayport terminals.
Our preparation involves three main steps:
• Conducting comprehensive equipment checks across all docks.
• Coordinating with external agencies to maintain clear communication.
• Deploying a designated ride-out team to handle essential functions on-site during severe weather.

Holiday Notice: At Port Houston, the Bayport and Barbours Cut Container Terminal truck gates will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day.

Regular operations will resume on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. To view the full terminal holiday schedule, see https://na2.hubs.ly/H05Hj3n0.

For any questions, please contact your Port Houston representative.

Hurricane season is back in the Gulf Coast Region.

At Port Houston, critical infrastructure readiness includes pre-staging generators, reinforcing communications systems, and prioritizing emergency responses to ensure we’re READY for hurricanes and natural disasters.

At home, some helpful tips to prepare include building a disaster preparedness kit with necessities like important family documents, a first aid kit, important telephone numbers, food, and medications. Visit: https://www.noaa.gov/hurricane-prep for more helpful tools.

From the devices we use every day to machinery, appliances, and electronics, these are among the top imports moving through Port Houston.
These goods travel thousands of miles before reaching our terminals and ultimately support businesses and households across the region. Port Houston handles 75% of containers moving in the U.S. Gulf Coast.

Port Houston is the number one export gateway for resin, handling approximately 62% of the U.S. market share.
With more than 929,000 TEUs of resin exports moved through our facilities last year, these materials are shipped worldwide and used in everything from packaging to everyday products.
It’s a powerful example of how Houston connects local industry to global markets.