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04 Sep 2014

Maritime, Transportation & Petrochemical Leaders see Bright Future

Leaders from the petrochemical, maritime, logistics and transportation industries delivered robust economic forecasts for the Houston Ship Channel region during the 5th annual Economic Alliance Houston Port Region Petrochemical & Maritime Outlook Conference held at the Pasadena Convention Center Thursday, September 4. More than 650 people listened to encouraging news about expansion plans amid a resurgent energy renaissance in Texas and the U.S. The Port of Houston Authority and the Panama Canal Authority gave presentations recognizing their growth as 100-year anniversaries are being celebrated for both the canal and the Houston Ship Channel.

28 Jan 2004

Port Clarifies Commission Decision on Bayport CSPs

During its public meeting on Monday, January 26, the Port of Houston Authority commission rejected all competitive sealed proposals that had been received for the potential negotiation and awarding of a contract for construction of the container yard at the Bayport Container and Cruise Terminal. The commissioners determined that obtaining new CSPs for this project would provide the best value for PHA, and authorized re-advertisement for receipt of new CSPs. facility. in February or March. On January 5, PHA Executive Director Tom Kornegay and U.S. the $1.2 billion terminal. and the environmental impacts the terminal might pose. Quality in an attempt to stop the terminal from being developed. ensure that the project can move forward. heavy lift cargo, and other types of cargo.

03 Jul 2002

Edmonds Reappointed as Chairman of Port or Houston Authority

James T. Council and the Harris County Board of Commissioners. manner. in this region for future generations," Edmonds said. base in the rest of the world. Port commissioners serve a two-year term without pay. said County Judge Robert Eckels. world," said Mayor Lee P. Brown. "Under the guidance of Mr. broadening its international reach. sector. Partnership.

31 Oct 2007

Port Approves Nearly $15M in New Contracts

Houston port commissioners approved about $15m in new contracts for the Bayport container terminal, mostly for dredging to accommodate larger vessels. That $12.8m contract went to Orion Construction. The job includes dredging to the east and west of the wharves and construction of new mooring points. The Port of Houston Authority Commission also approved a $1.25m change order to an existing Orion dredging contract for the Bayport cruise terminal. Orion requested the additional money after encountering tires and debris in the dredge area, which complicated the job, port officials said. The first phase of the cruise terminal, which is under construction, is scheduled to open in the spring of 2008. The first phase of the container terminal opened earlier this year.

27 Jun 2007

Third Bayport Berth to be Redesigned

TOOA third berth planned at the new Bayport container terminal will be redesigned, after larger than expected ships began calling at the facility. Bayport's lead tenant, CMA CGM, is bringing vessels of almost 1,000 feet long. The Port of Houston Authority was not aware the French company would be using the 998-ft. ships at Bayport. Previously, CMA CGM mostly had been using 950-ft. vessels, which could more easily be accommodated. The Port of Houston Authority Commission approved a contract increase of more than $480,000 Tuesday for Dannenbaum Engineering to cover the additional design work for the expansion. The planned Berth 3 wharf will be 332 feet longer to provide berthing space for two ships. Additional dredging and moorings also are needed due to the larger ship sizes.

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