BROWNSVILLE, Texas — The Port of Brownsville directory was recognized with a 2017 Platinum MarCom Award for its inaugural port directory in the government publications category …
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
BROWNSVILLE, Texas – On Dec. 28, 2017, Brownsville Navigation District Chairman John Wood signed final paperwork with Union Pacific Railroad to officially culminate a 44-year …
BY NADIA TAMEZ-ROBLEDO/ The Brownsville Herald
Article published January 14, 2018
After more than three decades of incremental progress, Cameron County and Brownsville officials …
Pre-registration is open for the annual Port of Brownsville 5K1M Dock Dash scheduled for Saturday, March 3, 2018.
The family-friendly run/walk event …
Port of Brownsville Inaugural Chairman’s Award Presented to International Shipbreaking Ltd.
BROWNSVILLE, Texas—The Port of Brownsville today presented International Shipbreaking Ltd. (ISL) with its inaugural Chairman’s Award in recognition of the company’s outstanding …
BROWNSVILLE, Texas — Foreign Trade Zone No. 62 (FTZ) at the Port of Brownsville ranks second in the nation for the value of exports during 2016 …
BROWNSVILLE, Texas — For the sixth consecutive year, the Brownsville Navigation District has received the highest form of recognition for governmental accounting and financial reporting for …
BROWNSVILLE, Texas — As a catalyst for economic development and job growth, the Brownsville Navigation District (BND) Board of Commissioners signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU …
By MANIK MEHTA/American Journal of Transportation
Article published September 11, 2017
Port of Brownsville, located on the U.S.-Mexican border, is embarking …
Port of Brownsville to Recognize Drivers during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, Sept. 10-16
BROWNSVILLE, Texas—The Port of Brownsville, along with the entire U.S. trucking industry, is beginning a weeklong recognition of professional truck drivers who deliver …
BROWNSVILLE, Texas—In its ongoing commitment to job creation and regional economic growth, the Brownsville Navigation District (BND) Board of Commissioners entered into Memorandum of …
Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Increase
The Brownsville Navigation District of Cameron County, Texas, will hold two public hearings on a proposal to increase total tax revenue from properties on the …
Port of Brownsville Debuts New Directory
The Port of Brownsville launched its newest marketing and communications tool, the 2017 Port of Brownsville Directory, a comprehensive annual guide featuring in-depth articles …
The United States Coast Guard Sector Corpus Christi, alongside the Port of Brownsville and other federal, state and local agencies, conducted an Area Maritime Security …
Gulf Shrimp Season Under Way
The Texas Shrimp Association kicked off this year’s Gulf shrimp season with the traditional Blessing of the Fleet on July 10, at the Port …