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 …
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
America's Premier Ship Recycling Port
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 …
BROWNSVILLE, Texas – June 6, 2022 – For the tenth consecutive year, the Brownsville Navigation District Finance Department earned the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial …
BY STEVE CLARK / The Brownsville Herald
Article published Wednesday, June 1, 2022
To bring a supercarrier like the former USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63 …
Port Observes National Maritime Day
The Brownsville Ship Channel at the Port of Brownsville is the lifeline connecting businesses with markets and shippers around the world thanks to the work …
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 …
Esteban Guerra Named BND Commission Chairman
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 …
Growing to New Depths
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 …
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 …
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 …
Governor Abbott highlights Port of Brownsville as a key component of Texas' booming energy industry
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 …
Commemorating Western Hemisphere Ports Day
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 …
Port Channel Project Scores Major Funding
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, Texas – March 24, 2022 —The Port of Brownsville remains a stronghold for the Rio Grande Valley’s economy providing record-setting tonnage and robust …
BROWNSVILLE, Texas – March 4, 2022 — The Port of Brownsville held a ribbon cutting ceremony today for the Rio Grande Valley’s latest commerce route, the …