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Economic Engine: Port of Brownsville's Impact Hits Record $12 Billion
  BROWNSVILLE, Texas — December 16, 2024 — The Port of Brownsville continues to demonstrate its vital role as a leading economic
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Texan Cement Honored with 2024 Chairman’s Award by the Port of Brownsville
[caption id="attachment_15552" align="alignnone" width="2048"] Brownsville Navigation District Chairman Esteban Guerra, left, presents the 2024 Chairman's Award to Ricardo Viejo García, from Cementos Tudela
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Growing to New Depths: Port of Brownsville Strengthens Global Trade in South Texas with Channel Deepening Groundbreaking Ceremony
[caption id="attachment_15540" align="alignnone" width="2048"] From left to right: Matt Schatzman, NextDecade Chairman and CEO; Ernesto Gutierrez, Brownsville Navigation District Commissioner; John Wood,
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Statement on Ongoing ILA and USMX Negotiations
BROWNSVILLE, Texas - Monday, September 30, 2024 - “The Port of Brownsville remains committed to keeping our stakeholders informed about the ongoing negotiations between the International Longshoreman Association (ILA) and
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BND Appoints Port Director and CEO

William Dietrich becomes the ninth port director and CEO in the Port of Brownsville's 88-year history

BROWNSVILLE, Texas — August 8, 2024 — At a regular board meeting held August 7,
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Port of Brownsville Climbs to Top 50 Ranking for Cargo Movement in U.S.
BROWNSVILLE, Texas — May 22, 2024 —The Port of Brownsville’s record-breaking streak continues as it rose to 50th position in the nation among 150 maritime ports for the movement of
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BND Commission Names Esteban Guerra Chairman
Ernesto Gutierrez, John Reed, and Sergio Tito Lopez take the oath of office following their victories in the May 4, 2024, BND General Election BROWNSVILLE, Texas — May 16, 2024 —
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Recognizing Achievement: Port of Brownsville Awards $1,000 Scholarships to High School Graduates
BROWNSVILLE, Texas, April 26, 2024 – Thirty-two graduating high school seniors have been selected to receive the Brownsville Navigation District’s (BND) 2024 Port of Brownsville Scholarship. The recipients will each receive $1,000 scholarships
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Port Awarded $1.1M for Vessel Suitability and Feasibility Project
BROWNSVILLE, Texas – April 8, 2024 —The Port of Brownsville was recently named the recipient of $1,116,279 in funding from the federal government for its Port of Brownsville Vessel Suitability
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Port of Brownsville Recognizes Norma Torres with 2023 Chairman's Award
BROWNSVILLE, Texas — December 15, 2023 –Former Brownsville & Rio Grande International Railway (BRG) President & COO Norma Torres Norma Torres received the prestigious 2023 Chairman's Award in recognition of
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Port of Brownsville Receives $11.5 Million Grant for Reconstruction of Cargo Dock 3
BROWNSVILLE, Texas – October 6, 2023 — The Port of Brownsville’s Cargo Dock 3 reconstruction project has secured an $11.5 million grant under the Texas Department of Transportation's (TxDOT) new
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A Magnet for Trade: FTZ No. 62 Tops $10B for Value of Imports and Exports
BROWNSVILLE, Texas – Friday, September 1, 2023 – The Port of Brownsville's Foreign Trade Zone No. 62 (FTZ) saw a boost in the value of goods transported in 2022, reaching
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BIH Project Gets a Boost: Great Lakes Receives Notice to Proceed for Phase 1 of Channel Deepening Project
BROWNSVILLE, Texas – Monday, July 24, 2023 – The Brazos Island Harbor (BIH) Channel Improvement Project continues to move forward, as Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation today announced the
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Puerto de Brownsville Gana Terreno en Sector Energético Tras Anuncio de Inversión de NextDecade
Compañía Confirma Decisión Final de Inversión Para Construir Fase 1 de Terminal Rio Grande LNG BROWNSVILLE, Texas—Miércoles, 12 de julio, 2023 — NextDecade Corporation anunció hoy que ha tomado una decisión final
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Good Energy: Port of Brownsville Gains Ground as Key Player in Energy Sector After NextDecade’s Positive Final Investment Decision
BROWNSVILLE, Texas—Wednesday, July 12, 2023 — NextDecade Corporation today announced it has made a positive final investment decision (FID) to construct the first three liquefaction trains at the company’s Rio Grande
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