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On May 12, 2023, I retired from the U. S. Coast Guard with over 26 years of Active-Duty service. I spent half of that time within the Coast...

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David Grzebinski, president and CEO of Kirby Corporation (“Kirby”), will be honed as the 2023 Maritime Leader of the Year for his steadfast...

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Texas ended the first half of 2023 a tad behind 2022 for both bluewater and brownwater vessel activity. Nevertheless, there are signs activity on...

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CAPT Keith Donohue assumed duties as commander at Sector Houston-Galveston on June 9, 2023.

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With the opening of a state-of-the-art third cruise terminal in late 2022 and newer and larger cruise ships homeporting in Galveston, the port...

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During the 88th Legislative Session, the Texas Legislature appropriated $640 million to assist Texas ports in making critical investments in their...

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The time it takes for cyber threat actors to find a new device online and attempt to compromise it, is minutes.

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Collaboratively improving the efficiency of the port region ecosystem is crucial for sustainability, as physical infrastructure is expensive,...

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Barbara Fratila and Kim Kincannon were sworn in as the newly elected Port Freeport Commissioners, during a ceremony attended by family and friends. ...

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Matt Fleming presented an overview of Cedar Port’s substantial growth over the last five years at the Port Bureau’s April Commerce Club luncheon.

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Industry, family, and friends saluted CAPT Bill Diehl as he retired from his distinguished maritime career at the May Commerce Club luncheon.

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Ricky Wells, general manager of Port Terminal Railroad Association, presented an update on operations and the advancements of PTRA at the June...

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