Business
At Houston’s Port, Fewer Ships From Asia Due To Coronavirus
Posted on · The comments about decreased port activity came after a press conference Tuesday announcing $39 million for the ports of Houston and Corpus Christi.
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Transportation
Texas Ports Appeal To State Lawmakers For More Transportation Funding
Posted on · Port directors tell the Senate Transportation Committee there needs to be more investment in roads that carry freight traffic. They also need funds for channel dredging, especially after Harvey.
Houston Matters
With Oil So Low, Why is Houston’s Petrochemical Industry Booming?
Posted on · While oil prices continue to remain in the $30 range, Houstonâs oil and gas industry is struggling. But one industry thatâs booming right now is the cityâs petrochemical industry. Thatâs because oil is used by many petrochemical companies to make their products. That means things are booming in the city of Baytown and at the […]
News
Experts Gather In Houston To Analyze Prospects Of Maritime Transportation
Posted on · They agree the upcoming expansion of the Panama Canal in 2016 could bring even more activity to the Port of Houston.
Houston Matters
Happy 100th Birthday to the Houston Ship Channel
Posted on · 100 years ago today, the Houston Ship Channel officially opened. The Ship Channel is a part of the Port of Houston, one of America's busiest seaports. In fact, last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Port of Houston led the nation in the total tonnage it imported. The Port of Houston Authority claims […]
Houston Matters
Happy 100th Birthday to the Houston Ship Channel
Posted on · On this edition of Houston Matters, we'll discuss the state of the channel, its history and legacy, and its future, with Roger Guenther, the Executive Director of the Port of Houston Authority.
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Ship Channel Centennial, Trees, and Sports Monday: Houston Matters for Monday, November 10, 2014
Posted on · 100 years ago today, the Houston Ship Channel officially opened. The Ship Channel is a part of the Port of Houston, one of America's busiest seaports. In fact, last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Port of Houston led the nation in the total tonnage it imported. The Port of Houston Authority claims […]