Brownsville, Texas – August 10, 2020 – Construction for the South Port Connector Road began today, August 10, 2020, a critical project aimed at improving urban traffic …
Media Relations
As a public entity, the Port of Brownsville, its tenants, users, activities and economic impacts are often of interest to the general public and the maritime industry. It is the intent and responsibility of the port’s communications staff to provide timely, orderly and factual information to the news media. In an effort to expedite responses from inquiries by the news media, contact the following authorized port spokespersons:
Jorge I. Montero, Director of
Communications
jmontero@portofbrownsville.com
Office: 956.838.7006
Mobile: 956.525.2067
To submit a public information request, please email: pir@portofbrownsville.com.
For assistance, you may contact:
Margie Recio
Director of Administrative Services
Phone: 956.838.7021
Recent News
Court Dismisses Lawsuit by City of Port Isabel Against Port of Brownsville Over LNG Leases
Brownsville, Texas – August 7, 2020 – On Aug. 5th, a state district court dismissed a lawsuit against the Port of Brownsville by the City of Port …
Port Directory Feature: Trade with Mexico
The Port of Brownsville’s proximity to Mexico, Latin America’s second-largest economy, uniquely positions the port as the nation’s key transshipment gateway …
Editor’s Note: This article is featured in the new edition of the Port of Brownsville Directory.
With operating revenue records in five of …
Port Launches Scholarship Program to Help Deserving Students and Families Across the Greater Brownsville Area
BROWNSVILLE, Texas, May 28, 2020 – Thirty-two local high school …
By John Reed/Brownsville Navigation District Chairman
This Memorial Day, as we rightfully honor the military men and women who gave their lives winning and …
Prudent Stewardship Allows Brownsville to Weather Economic Uncertainty While Remaining Competitive for Continued Job Creation and Development
BROWNSVILLE, Texas – May 15, 2020 – The Port of …
84 Years Strong: Port Observes Anniversary
On May 16, 2020, the Port of Brownsville observes its 84th anniversary.
Opened in 1936 to the excitement of thousands of local residents, the Port …
FTZ No. 62 continues to power economic progress in the Rio Grande Valley and bring value to the Port of Brownsville
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (May 5 …
BY JOHN REED, CHAIRMAN, BROWNSVILLE NAVIGATION DISTRICT
April 5th marks the fifth annual Western Hemisphere Ports Day, which recognizes the port industry’s key role …
Dear Colleagues and Business Partners,
In recent weeks, governments at the local, state and federal level have taken specific actions to curb and limit the …
Brownsville Navigation District Defers Elections to Safeguard Community Against Coronavirus
BROWNSVILLE, Texas – March 27, 2020 – In a special telephonic public meeting today, the Brownsville Navigation District (BND) unanimously approved the deferral of the previously scheduled …
Special Telephonic Meeting Scheduled for 12 p.m. Friday, March 27
BROWNSVILLE, Texas — Tuesday, March 24, 2020 —The Brownsville Navigation District (BND) will consider postponing …
17 de marzo de 2020
Conscientes de la situación de salud actual por la propagación del COVID-19, el Puerto de Brownsville se …
April 6, 2020
Dear Colleagues and Business Partners,
In recent weeks, governments at the local, state and federal level have taken specific actions to curb …