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Alliance reached a tentative labor agreement on Jan . 8 .
According to PIERS , a sister product of Journal of Commerce within S & P Global , Port Houston saw containerized imports soar 9.3 % in the first 11 months of 2024 , outpacing the 1 % total volume growth projected in the port ’ s 2024 operating budget and the 7.9 % growth rate for the overall Gulf Coast region .
Port Houston experienced a milestone year in 2024 , handling approximately 300 million tons of cargo along the Houston Ship Channel across public and private terminals . The port also surpassed the 4 million-TEU mark at the public container terminals , an increase of 8 % year over year .
“ Texas has a lot to offer and is projected to continue expanding its manufacturing base to increase exports ,” Moseley said .
“ This , combined with one of the strongest industrial real estate markets for new warehouses and import
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Port Houston saw containerized imports soar 9.3 % in the first 11 months of 2024 .
Building what your customers need
Port Houston is investing in infrastructure now to increase capacity and improve efficiency . Our largest-ever STS cranes at Bayport Container Terminal , intermodal rail serving more than a dozen destinations available at Barbours Cut Container Terminal , and expanding the Houston Ship Channel to accommodate larger vessels are just the beginning . Get your cargo to your customers faster by choosing Port Houston .
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