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Port of Houston Commissions New Super Post-Panamax STS Crane

The Port of Houston Authority has commissioned the first of four new Super Post-Panamax ship-to-shore (STS) cranes at its Barbours Cut Container Terminal. The four 30-story high electric cranes are the largest ever constructed by Konecranes, and currently stand taller than any other marine cranes in North America. The cranes were ordered by the Port of Houston Authority amid ongoing infrastructure expansion to prepare in part for the larger Post-Panamax container ... [+]

Now That’s Job Growth!

Port of Houston’s Statewide Economic Impact Surged 45% since 2011 Politicians scream jobs, jobs, jobs. The Port of Houston has proven results. Since 2011, nearly 148,000 new jobs have been generated by cargo and vessel activity at Port of Houston terminals. An economic impact study by Martin Associates determined that public and ... [+]

Port of Houston Authority Still on Pace for a Record Year

No Tariff Rate Increase for 2016 “Operations continue to perform efficiently and effectively for the benefit of our customers and stakeholders that use the Port of Houston Authority facilities,” stated Executive Director Roger Guenther in his report to the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority at its regular monthly ... [+]

Port of Houston’s Barbours Cut Channel Complete

The Houston Port Authority announces that the deepening and widening of the Barbours Cut Container Terminal is complete and the deeper channel is already attracting business. The dredging, which took the channel from 40 to 45 feet deep to match the depth of the Houston Ship Channel, was completed Sept. 15. Port ... [+]