Port Houston logs 3.1m TEU in record time

Port Houston is preparing for bigger ships and higher cargo volumes. Eventually, Pelican Island is a possible option to accommodate future growth.

Port Houston handled 367,653 TEU in August, marking 20% growth, with total volumes up 11% year-to-date and loaded container volumes rising 10%.

With a potential strike by the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) approaching, industry stakeholders are implementing contingency plans.

Three STS cranes from ZPMC delivered to Port Huston.

The USTR has delayed its decision on tariffs for a few more days as ZPMC vessels with eight STS cranes sail to US ports.

Port Houston reports a 5% decline in July container volume due to Hurricane Beryl and global IT outage.