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ZE In a release issued on Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration announced that Texas was awarded a $26.9 million grant for the Port Houston new clean truck program to help reduce air emissions.
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- In a release issued on Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration announced that Texas was awarded a $26.9 million grant for the Port Houston new clean truck program to help reduce air emissions.
- View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240425670213/en/
Truck activity on a container yard at one of Port Houston's two container terminals.
- The Reduction of Truck Emissions at Port Facilities Grant is a new program funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law passed in November of 2021.
- “Port Houston is following through on its sustainability commitment to reduce emissions from port operations,” said Executive Director Roger Guenther.
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- View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240424955761/en/
A Maersk container ship navigates along the Houston Ship Channel, the Great Lakes Dredge, and Dock’s dredge "Carolina" at work.
- According to the latest U.S. Army Corps of Engineers U.S. Coastal and Inland Navigation System 2022 Transportation Facts & Information Report, the Houston Ship Channel remains the country's No.
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The Houston Ship Channel remains the nation's No.
- In 2022, 293.8 million tons moved along the Houston Ship Channel, a 10% increase over 2021 and a record for the port.
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Tutoring The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority will hold its Regular Monthly Meeting on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, beginning at 9:15 a.m. A quorum of the Port Commission, along with executive leadership, will be present in the boardroom of the Port Houston Executive Office Building, located at 111 East Loop North, Houston, TX 77029.
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- The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority will hold its Regular Monthly Meeting on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, beginning at 9:15 a.m. A quorum of the Port Commission, along with executive leadership, will be present in the boardroom of the Port Houston Executive Office Building, located at 111 East Loop North, Houston, TX 77029.
- On this same date, the Port Commission Audit Committee will meet at 8:30 a.m. prior to the Port Commission Regular Monthly Meeting, which is scheduled to meet at 9:15 a.m.
- Immediately following or thereafter the adjournment of the Regular Monthly meeting, the Business Equity Committee is scheduled to meet at 10:00 a.m.
- The next Port Commission Regular Monthly Meeting is on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.
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Multimedia The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority met on Tuesday, March 26, for its regular monthly meeting.
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- The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority met on Tuesday, March 26, for its regular monthly meeting.
- Later, Port Houston issued a statement reflecting the same sentiment.
- He highlighted an incredible show of partnership among Congressmembers, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and Port Houston to get this work done, resulting in positive economic impacts for the region.
- Port Houston’s partners at the Army Corps were also commended for keeping Project 11 and the dredging of the Houston Ship Channel moving forward.
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CPA On Friday, March 22, 2024, Houston Mayor John Whitmire administered the oath of office to Thomas Jones, Jr., to serve a two-year term as a Port Commissioner of the Port of Houston Authority.
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- On Friday, March 22, 2024, Houston Mayor John Whitmire administered the oath of office to Thomas Jones, Jr., to serve a two-year term as a Port Commissioner of the Port of Houston Authority.
- Commissioner Jones will attend his first Port Commission meeting in this capacity on Tuesday, March 26.
- View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240325448393/en/
Houston Mayor John Whitmire (at podium) administers the Oath of Administration to Thomas Jones, Jr. to serve as Port Commissioner of the Port of Houston Authority.
- The port is a critically important business and economic engine for Houston, Texas, and the nation,” Commissioner Jones said.
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Port The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority will hold its Regular Commission Monthly Meeting on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, beginning at 9:15 a.m. A quorum of the Port Commission, along with executive leadership, will be present in the boardroom of the Port Houston Executive Office Building, located at 111 East Loop North, Houston, TX 77029.
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- The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority will hold its Regular Commission Monthly Meeting on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, beginning at 9:15 a.m. A quorum of the Port Commission, along with executive leadership, will be present in the boardroom of the Port Houston Executive Office Building, located at 111 East Loop North, Houston, TX 77029.
- The agenda and instructions for accessing Port Houston public meetings are available at https://www.porthouston.com/about/public-meetings/agendas-minutes/ .
- Immediately following or thereafter the adjournment of the Port Commission meeting, the Port Commission Community Relations Committee is also scheduled to meet at 10:00 a.m.
- The next Port Commission Regular Monthly Meeting is on Tuesday, April 23, 2024.
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Dredging On Thursday, February 29, the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority met for its monthly meeting.
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- On Thursday, February 29, the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority met for its monthly meeting.
- During the meeting, Chairman Campo highlighted a $136 million contract award on the Port Commission’s agenda for segment 1C of the Houston Ship Channel Expansion - Project 11.
- The remaining Project 11 segments will be carried out by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
- In other developments, earlier this year, 30-year Port Houston veteran Jeff Davis recently announced his retirement as Chief Port Operations Officer.
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Attention The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority recognized Commissioner Cheryl Creuzot for her work on the commission at its monthly meeting on February 29.
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- The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority recognized Commissioner Cheryl Creuzot for her work on the commission at its monthly meeting on February 29.
- View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240301284921/en/
Former Port Houston Commissioner Cheryl Creuzot shares closing remarks at the end of the Port Houston Commission regular monthly meeting held on February 29.
- During her tenure, Commissioner Creuzot focused on Port Houston’s Business Equity program and its establishment and ongoing development.
- Thomas Jones, Jr. is expected to begin his term as the new Port Commissioner this month.
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Port The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority will hold its Regular Commission Monthly Meeting on Thursday, February 29, 2024, beginning at 9:15 a.m. A quorum of the Port Commission, along with executive leadership, will be present in the boardroom of the Port Houston Executive Office Building, located at 111 East Loop North, Houston, TX 77029.
Key Points:
- The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority will hold its Regular Commission Monthly Meeting on Thursday, February 29, 2024, beginning at 9:15 a.m. A quorum of the Port Commission, along with executive leadership, will be present in the boardroom of the Port Houston Executive Office Building, located at 111 East Loop North, Houston, TX 77029.
- It will be conducted as a hybrid meeting open to the public to attend in person or access virtually via WebEx webinar.
- The agenda and instructions for accessing Port Houston public meetings are available at https://www.porthouston.com/about/public-meetings/agendas-minutes/ .
- Please note the next Port Commission Regular Monthly Meeting is on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.
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Organization Last week, the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority met for its first regular meeting of the year.
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- Last week, the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority met for its first regular meeting of the year.
- In his report to the Port Commission, Executive Director Roger Guenther highlighted the many achievements of 2023.
- In 2023, Minority and Woman-owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs) participated in 16% or $65.95 million in Port Houston awards, representing 8% growth over 2022.
- Finally, Guenther announced that Port Houston was recognized by Gallagher as a “2023 Best-in-Class Employer,” and for the forty-ninth year in a row, the Government Finance Officers Association had awarded Port Houston its Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting, for its 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
