The U.S. Coast Guard Sector/Air Station Corpus Christi held a change-of-command ceremony June 18, where Capt. Hans Govertsen relieved Capt. Edward …
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Jorge I. Montero, Director of
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jmontero@portofbrownsville.com
Office: 956.838.7006
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Margie Recio
Director of Administrative Services
Phone: 956.838.7021
Recent News
Economic Resilience, Bright Outlook
Editor’s Note: This article is featured in the latest edition of the Port of Brownsville Directory
The Port of Brownsville has come a long …
BROWNSVILLE, Texas, July 2, 2021 –Steel is now rolling off Ternium’s new state-of-the-art hot rolling mill in Pesqueria, Mexico.
The new …
RGV Reef Project to Benefit Local Economy
BROWNSVILLE, Texas, July 2, 2021 – Everything is bigger in Texas, and that extends to our coastal waters.
Founded in 2015, the RGV Reef Project, located …
BROWNSVILLE, Texas, June 25, 2021 – On May 16th, 2021, the Port of Brownsville turned 85 years young. To commemorate our anniversary, we’ve opened up …
Sunoco Expands Midstream Footprint
New refined products terminal at Port of Brownsville to Serve Local and Mexican markets
BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Jun 1, 2021 – Sunoco LP, one of the largest …
BROWNSVILLE, Texas, May 28, 2021 – The Brownsville Navigation District (BND) proudly announces the recipients of the 2021 Port of Brownsville Scholarship program, aimed at helping …
By BND Chairman Sergio Tito Lopez
As Memorial Day approaches and signifies our national remembrance of our military heroes, let us not forget Saturday, May …
Texas Ports Association Honors Texas House Speaker Phelan as 2021 Port Person of the Year
AUSTIN, Texas – May 18, 2021 – The Texas Ports Association (TPA) honored Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan as its 2021 Port Person of the Year …
SteelCoast's Growing Momentum Delivers Gains
BROWNSVILLE, Texas — May 3, 2021 — Despite industry challenges faced in 2020, SteelCoast, LLC, a preeminent reclamation, remediation, and recycling facility at the Port of Brownsville …
Widening Channel From 34 to 250 Feet Offers 13x Increase in Tidal Exchange, Restoring Wildlife Diversity for Future Generations
BROWNSVILLE, Texas – April 29, 2021 – The …
Deputy Port Director Donna Eymard Retires
BROWNSVILLE, Texas — April 6, 20201 — The Port of Brownsville held a retirement celebration honoring Deputy Port Director Donna Eymard on April 1, 2021. Eymard announced …
By Sergio Tito Lopez
Chairman, Brownsville Navigation District
2020 proved to be an extremely difficult year for many people.
Last year we saw the rise …
Navigation District Registers Record-Setting FY 2020 for Operating Revenues; Cargo Movement Remains Steady
BROWNSVILLE, Texas – April 1, 2021 – The Port of Brownsville proved resilient …
BROWNSVILLE, Texas – March 23, 2021 – The Port of Brownsville is rescheduling its 85th anniversary celebration – traditionally held in May – to Saturday, Oct. 23rd, given the …