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

Category: News, Press Releases
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 …

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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 …

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Arranca Construcción de Nuevo Parque Industrial en el Puerto de Brownsville

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, 22 de junio, 2023 – El Puerto de Brownsville, el único puerto marítimo de aguas profundas ubicado directamente en la frontera de Estados …

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Built for Growing Business: Port of Brownsville Hosts Groundbreaking Ceremony for 118-Acre Business Park

BROWNSVILLE, Texas – June 22, 2023 — The nation’s only deepwater seaport located on the U.S.-Mexico border, the Port of Brownsville, held today a …

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Port of Brownsville Honors High School Graduates with $1,000 Scholarships

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, May 22, 2023 – The Brownsville Navigation District (BND) proudly announces the recipients of the 2023 Port of Brownsville Scholarship. This program is in …

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United in Celebration for National Maritime Day

By Esteban Guerra
Brownsville Navigation District Chairman

On May 16, 1936, communities across the Rio Grande Valley united to celebrate the opening of the Port …

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Rising to the Top: Port of Brownsville Among Leading Maritime Ports for Waterborne Cargo

 

BROWNSVILLE, Texas – May 16, 2023 – Consistently setting new records, the Port of Brownsville continues to gain national prominence among the leading maritime ports in …

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Forza Steels Strengthens Operations

Company Invests $60 million in Manufacturing Facility at Port of Brownsville

 

BROWNSVILLE, Texas – May 02, 2023- The Port of Brownsville continues to gain strength …

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Powering Wind Energy Projects

The Port of Brownsville remains a leader in the movement of wind energy components, thanks to its logistical capabilities and strategic location along the U …

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Port of Brownsville Observes Western Hemisphere Ports Day

BROWNSVILLE, Texas – April 3, 2023 – The Port of Brownsville, in partnership with the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA), and its entire hemispheric membership will …

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BND Board of Commissioners Approves Resolution Supporting Conservation of Regional Ecosystem

BROWNSVILLE, Texas – March 29, 2023 – The Port of Brownsville continues its mission to advance business development in the Rio Grande Valley while conserving the regional …

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Turning Point: BIH Project Starts with Placement Area Improvements

BROWNSVILLE, Texas – March 6, 2023– The first step in Phase 2 of the Brazos Island Harbor (BIH) Channel Improvement Project is underway as the Port …

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Strong Link in Supply Chain: Port of Brownsville sees record cargo volumes in FY2022

BROWNSVILLE, Texas – February 6, 2023 – Since its establishment in 1936, the Port of Brownsville has maintained its commitment to serve as the leading maritime port …

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2022 Year in Review

Throughout 2022, the Port of Brownsville remained resilient and focused on its mission as the leading economic developer in the region through infrastructure expansions and …

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Strengthening Our Human Capital

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 …

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