- Port Houston Breaks Records, Surpassing 3 Million TEUs by September.
- September Container Volume Increases to 329,462 TEUs at Port Houston.
- Bayport Terminal Welcomes Record-Breaking CMA CGM CASSIOPEIA.
Port Houston reports that it has seen its fastest growth in twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) this year with the passing of three million. The total number of TEUs as of September reached 3,120,589. Loaded imports were at 4% for the month and 8% year-to-date, while loaded exports, down 8% for the month, were up 10% year-to-date due largely to sustained demand for resins.
September Container Volume Reaches 329,462 TEUs
“At Port Houston we are moving more containers than ever before, having reached the three million TEU mark already this year,” said Charlie Jenkins, CEO of Port Houston. “This milestone reflects strong customer demand and our commitment to delivering a low cost and low risk proposition to our customers that is anchored in service excellence. I am proud to be a member of the Port Houston team during these exciting times and am committed to continuing our investments in people and infrastructure to stay ahead of the demand.”
Bayport Terminal Welcomes Largest Vessel
Port Houston’s Bayport Container Terminal welcomed its largest vessel to date, the CMA CGM CASSIOPEIA, in September. The vessel, measuring 1,188 feet in length and 150 feet in width, came with 11,356 TEUs. A total of 7,327 moves were made during its stay. Project 11 is going to send 15,000 TEU neo-Panamax vessels on regular calls to the terminal by November. Houston Ship Channel will be expanded from 530 to 700 feet through which two-way traffic is possible and therefore improves the two aspects: safety and efficiency.
Project 11 Expands Houston Ship Channel
“Port Houston has invested heavily in the Channel expansion because we understand the pivotal role we play in our region’s economic vitality,” said Jenkins. “We are excited to see larger ships arrive at Bayport, but Project 11 is bigger than our public terminals. It’s a vital project for our nation’s largest petrochemical complex. It’s important for safety along the waterway, and it helps secure the positive economic impacts the Channel has for generations to come.”
Steel Imports and Total Tonnage See Notable Growth
The multipurpose facilities of Port Houston reported a 25 per cent surge in the importation of steel in September versus last year. Total tonnage through public facilities stood at 39,444,673 tons during the first nine months of 2023, representing a 4% year-over-year rise.
Houston International Maritime Conference
The third annual Houston International Maritime Conference will be held from November 6 to November 8. Industry leaders in the likes of BCOs, carriers, and freight forwarders will meet up. The topics covered will include regional economic trends, landside fluidity, cold chain logistics, importer insights, and sustainability in shipping.
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Source: Port Houston
