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Waterside activity along Port Houston’s Bayport Container Terminal. (Photo: Port Houston)<\/p><\/div>\n
Barbours Cut and Bayport were up 9% for the year in total twenty-foot-equivalent units (TEU), with strong growth in both import and export loads, and container volume was on pace to surpass four million TEU for the year. Steel tonnage is also up 37% versus October, yielding positive year-over-year growth of 1%.<\/p>\n
Port Houston also announced a significant milestone in its commitment to supporting small, minority, and women-owned businesses. Since the inception of the small business program in 2002, it has awarded over $1 billion in contracts to these enterprises.<\/p>\n
This achievement underscores Port Houston\u2019s dedication to fostering access within its supply chain and the broader business community.<\/p>\n
Port Houston was awarded six federal and state grants in 2024 totaling more than $57 million, supporting initiatives that benefit port infrastructure, cybersecurity, the environment, and surrounding communities. Notably, the U.S. Department of Transportation\u2019s Maritime Administration (MARAD) grant of $25 million will enhance grain export infrastructure, improve air quality, and serve as a first step toward improving nearby stormwater drainage systems.<\/p>\n
The Environmental team was also recognized for its leadership by Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"