Port Houston has reported steady year-over-year (YoY) growth in May, handling 381,640 TEUs, a 5 per cent increase over the same period last year.
Year-to-date (YTD) container volumes reached 1.84 million TEUs, up 4 per cent compared to 2023.
Loaded imports and exports both rose by 1 per cent in May, maintaining a balanced trade profile.
General cargo is up 12 per cent YTD, and steel imports increased by 11 per cent.
Overall tonnage across Port Houston’s public facilities reached nearly 23 million tonnes through May, a 2 per cent increase over the previous year.
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To manage growth and improve efficiency, the port has expanded its Express Pass appointment system for trucking, which streamlines gate transactions and improves terminal flow. Enhancements underway will allow for greater control over time slots and truck traffic before arrival.
Port Houston also rolled out its new Execution and Visibility Platform (EVP), a cloud-based API solution that provides real-time access to vessel schedules, inventory, and road services data.
The platform aims to support data-driven decisions across the supply chain.
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Charlie Jenkins, CEO of Port Houston, said: “We remain focused on providing value to our customers. From the Channel to the wharves, through our terminals, and onto the road, every step of the cargo movement process is important, and we are investing in each step.
“We’re excited to launch EVP to provide customers improved access to their own data and cargo flows. This transparency will allow our customers to make better data driven decisions to reduce waste in the supply chain.”
Jenkins also noted progress on Project 11, the final Port-led segment of the Houston Ship Channel Expansion, set for completion later this summer.
“Investments like these support our economy and will strengthen supply chains for years to come,” he added.
