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Change of Command at USCG Station SPI
The United States Coast Guard Station South Padre Island hosted a Change of Command ceremony June 28. Lt. Cmdr. Michael Bell released command of the station to Lt. Kurtis Mees. The
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Port of Brownsville gains ally for growth
BY FRANK GARZA/The Brownsville Herald Article published June 12, 2017   BROWNSVILLE - The Port of Brownsville received welcome news after the 85th legislative session. It could potentially get assistance from a newly
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Port of Brownsville sees stability despite politics
BY GRACE LAVIGNE / American Metal Market Article published June 6, 2017   NEW YORK — The Texas port of Brownsville’s steel volumes are expected to remain stable despite anti-dumping duties and changing
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USS Independence Arrives at Port of Brownsville
BROWNSVILLE - The USS Independence completed its final voyage of 16,000 miles after arriving at the Port of Brownsville Thursday, June 1, 2017. However, the decommissioned aircraft carrier’s service is
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Keppel AmFELS to Build LNG Fueled Containerships
BROWNSVILLE, Texas – Honolulu-based Pasha Hawaii selected Keppel AmFELS for the construction of two new LNG fueled containerships, with an option to order two additional vessels. Delivery of the first vessel
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Port of Brownsville Supports Local Renewable Energy Project
BROWNSVILLE, Texas – The Port of Brownsville played an important logistical role in Acciona Energy’s continued expansion in the US. The company, a global operator in renewable energies, inaugurated the San
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LEED-certified steel mill facility at Port would supply auto industry
BY STEVE CLARK/ The Brownsville Herald Article published May 3, 2017   BROWNSVILLE - The Port of Brownsville is closer than it’s ever been to finally landing a steel mill, something it’s been pursuing for
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SteelCoast completes acquisition of Esco’s former assets
BY STEVE CLARK/The Brownsville Herald Article published May 3, 2017   BROWNSVILLE - More than two years after shutting down operations, the former Esco Marine Inc. ship recycling yard will restart operations under new ownership
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Texas LNG Selects Engineering Firms to Build Plant
Texas LNG contracted Samsung Engineering and KBR, Inc. to design and build its LNG export facility proposed at the Port of Brownsville. Samsung Engineering and KBR will provide Texas LNG with
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Bill Aiming to Fund Texas Ports Clears Senate Committee
A bill creating a fund supporting future improvements to ship channels in Texas is heading to the full Senate for consideration. Senate Bill 28, filed by Sen. Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe, and
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CSC Sugar Begins Operations at the Port of Brownsville
BROWNSVILLE – CSC Sugar began its new packaging and distribution operations at the Port of Brownsville March 22, 2017. Key to the company’s expansion to Brownsville is the port’s rail infrastructure
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Port of Brownsville Launches New Website
The Port of Brownsville launched its redesigned website at www.portofbrownsville.com on February 7, 2017. The new website is an improvement from the previous site and features a cleaner and more
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Registration Open For Annual Port of Brownsville 5K/1M Run/Walk
Pre-registration is open for the annual Port of Brownsville 5K/1M run/walk scheduled for March 4, 2017. The event is part of The Challenge-RGV, an initiative by the University of Texas School
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Class-A Warehouses Coming to GEOTRAC Industrial Hub
Brownsville’s first Class-A warehouse park is in the works after OmniTRAX, Inc. landed an agreement with Majestic Realty Co. to develop the project on a 200-acre parcel within the GEOTRAC
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New Officers Join Port Police Department
The Port of Brownsville added two new officers to its police force during the Brownsville Navigation District Commissioners regular board meeting held January 18, 2017. Port of Brownsville Police Chief Carlos
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