Port Houston handled 4,380,996 short tons across its public terminals in February, marking a 4% increase compared to the same month last year. This performance brings the year-to-date total to nearly 9 million short tons, representing a 5% overall rise. While container activity remained steady with 326,799 TEUs, loaded exports and imports grew by 5% and 3% respectively during the first two months of the year.
The Port’s multi-purpose facilities saw significant gains, with dry bulk volumes increasing by 28% and liquid bulk rising by 31%. To support this ongoing expansion, the Port Commission recently approved the construction of Wharf 1 at the Bayport Container Terminal, which will add 1,300 linear feet of space by 2028. This follows the recent opening of Wharf 7, both of which are designed to significantly increase berth capacity.
The strategy continues to focus on long-term infrastructure, advocating for expedited roadway projects on key freight corridors like State Highway 146 and 225. These investments are viewed as essential for maintaining landside connectivity between container terminals and regional distribution centers.