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Honoring a Legacy: USS John F. Kennedy Makes Final Voyage to Port of Brownsville
02.10.2025
[caption id="attachment_15793" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] The decommissioned USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67) entered the Brownsville Ship Channel on Sunday, Feb.2, closing a chapter of
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Port of Brownsville Lauded as Hub for International Trade by Ternium
01.28.2025

Set to announce significant investment and job creation for the Rio Grande Valley

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, January 28, 2025 – The Port of Brownsville continues solidifying its reputation as a leader in
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A Crucial Gateway for U.S.-Mexico Trade and Nearshoring
01.07.2025
The Port of Brownsville serves as a vital multimodal logistics hub for cross-border trade, leveraging its strategic location as the only deepwater seaport on the U.S./Mexico border. It is a
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Texas Ports Association Releases New Economic Impact Study
01.07.2025
Texas Ports contribute more than $713.9 billion in economic activity for the State accounting for 28% of Texas’ gross domestic product (GDP), further advancing Ports as a catalyst for state
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Economic Engine: Port of Brownsville's Impact Hits Record $12 Billion
12.16.2024
  BROWNSVILLE, Texas — December 16, 2024 — The Port of Brownsville continues to demonstrate its vital role as a leading economic
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NOTICE: Detour for Overweight Trucks Due to TxDOT Construction / AVISO: Desvío de Ruta para Camiones con Sobrepeso
10.09.2024
Detour for Overweight Trucks Beginning Oct. 14, 2024
Starting Monday, October 14, all overweight trucks weighing over
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Port of Brownsville Secures Loan for BIH Project
10.07.2024
BROWNSVILLE, Texas – Monday, October 7, 2024 – The Port of Brownsville’s Brazos Island Harbor Channel Improvement (BIH) project made progress in September, securing a low interest $43 million loan
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The Port of Brownsville Leads the Rio Grande Valley's Economy
10.07.2024
Editor’s Note: This article is featured in the latest edition of the Port of Brownsville Directory. Click HERE to view directory or to request a copy.   The future of the Rio Grande
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Why the Rio Grande LNG Project is a Boon for South Texas
09.19.2024

BY WILLIAM DIETRICH/Port Director and CEO of the Port of Brownsville

On August 6, 2024, the United States Court of Appeals made a pivotal decision to revisit the approval of the
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TROPICAL STORM FRANCINE UPDATE: CONDITION ZULU RESCINDED FOR PORT OF BROWNSVILLE
09.11.2024
BROWNSVILLE, Texas- Wednesday, September 11, 2024 – The U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port has rescinded Condition Zulu at the Port of Brownsville as of 8:20 a.m., today, September
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TROPICAL STORM FRANCINE UPDATE: Port of Brownsville Under Condition Zulu
09.09.2024
BROWNSVILLE, Texas- Monday, September 9, 2024 – The U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port has set the Port of Brownsville to Condition Zulu, suspending all vessel traffic. All movements
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Port of Brownsville’s FTZ No. 62 Advances to 14th Place in the Nation for Import Value, Remains Top 3 in Exports
09.09.2024
BROWNSVILLE, Texas – Monday, September 9, 2024 –The Port of Brownsville’s Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) continues unlocking new opportunities for the Rio Grande Valley, serving as a strategic gateway providing
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TROPICAL STORM FRANCINE UPDATE: Port of Brownsville Under Condition Yankee
09.09.2024
BROWNSVILLE, Texas- Monday, September 9, 2024 –The U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port has set the Port of Brownsville to Condition Yankee as of 10:20 a.m. today, September 9,
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TROPICAL STORM FRANCINE UPDATE: Port of Brownsville Under Condition X-Ray
09.09.2024
BROWNSVILLE, Texas- Monday, September 9, 2024 –The U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port has set the Port of Brownsville to Condition X-Ray as of September 7, 2024. This condition
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USACE Awards Contract for BIH Channel Deepening
08.13.2024
GALVESTON, Texas — August 13, 2024 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District (SWG) awarded a contract in the amount of $104 million to Callan Marine Ltd. for
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