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Pasha Hawaii Announces Delivery of LNG-Fueled MV George III at Keppel AmFELS
07.29.2022
BROWNSVILLE – July 28, 2022 –  Hawaii-based Pasha Hawaii, together with Texas-based Keppel AmFELS, proudly announced the delivery of the MV George III, the first Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) powered
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Port of Brownsville Announces New Police Chief
07.13.2022
BROWNSVILLE – July 13, 2022 – The Port of Brownsville announces William G. Dietrich as the new Chief of Police for the port’s Police and Security Department, effective July 11, 2022. Dietrich
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Port Police Chief Garcia Retires After 10 Years of Service
07.11.2022
BROWNSVILLE – July 11, 2022 – After 10 years of service, Police Chief Carlos L. Garcia is retiring from the Port of Brownsville effective July 8, 2022. William Dietrich,
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Brazos Island Harbor Channel Improvement Project Signing Ceremony Propels Port Forward
07.06.2022
BROWNSVILLE, Texas – July 6, 2022 – The Brownsville Navigation District and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) today, signed a joint agreement for Phase 2 of the Brazos Island
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America's Premier Ship Recycling Port
06.06.2022
BROWNSVILLE, Texas – June 6, 2022 – When it comes to the ship recycling industry, the Port of Brownsville is among the most trusted in the nation. Home to three
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'Great days': USS Kitty Hawk Veterans Bid Final Farewell
06.06.2022
BY STEVE CLARK / The Brownsville Herald Article published Wednesday, June 1, 2022   To bring a supercarrier like the former USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) in through the jetties of the Brazos Santiago
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Port of Brownsville Honors High School Graduates with $1,000 Scholarships
05.23.2022
BROWNSVILLE, Texas, May ­­­­23, 2022 – The Brownsville Navigation District (BND) proudly announces the recipients of the 2022 Port of Brownsville Scholarship, aimed at making a difference in the lives of local
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Esteban Guerra Named BND Commission Chairman
05.20.2022
BROWNSVILLE, Texas – May 20, 2022 – Brownsville Navigation District (BND) Commissioner Esteban Guerra was unanimously appointed to serve as chairman of the BND Board of Commissioners during the board’s
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Growing to New Depths
05.02.2022
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. Arguably, the most valuable asset
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Keppel AmFELS Designated Texas Enterprise Zone
04.29.2022
The Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism (EDT) on Mar. 21,  announced the approval of a Texas Enterprise Zone project designation for an application submitted on behalf of Keppel
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ISL Completes First EU Ship Recycling Project in the U.S.
04.29.2022
Recycler EMR Group announced on April 25 the completion of the first European Union ship recycled in the United States by International Shipbreaking Ltd (ISL). The project follows a $30 million
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Governor Abbott highlights Port of Brownsville as a key component of Texas' booming energy industry
04.05.2022
BROWNSVILLE, Texas – April, 5, 2022 – Texas Governor Greg Abbott highlighted the Port of Brownsville as a key component of Texas' booming energy industry and as a critical asset to
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Commemorating Western Hemisphere Ports Day
04.05.2022
BROWNSVILLE, Texas – April, 5, 2022 – Remaining open for business throughout a tumultuous time brought by a global pandemic and challenging world markets, the Port of Brownsville embodies the 7th Annual
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Port Channel Project Scores Major Funding
04.05.2022
By Steve Clark/ The Brownsville Herald The Port of Brownsville will receive $68 million through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers toward deepening the Brownsville Ship Channel in order for the
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2022 State of the Port Address: Continued Progress at the Port of Brownsville Provides Positive Outlook for the RGV Economy
03.24.2022
BROWNSVILLE, Texas – March 24, 2022 —The Port of Brownsville remains a stronghold for the Rio Grande Valley’s economy providing record-setting tonnage and robust operating revenues for FY 2021. Brownsville Navigation
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