Port Houston

Houston's waterborne tonnage reached 65 million short tons in the first quarter of 2026, a 12% increase compared to last year. Growth was driven by exports, which rose 19% to nearly 54 million short tons compared to the first quarter of 2025.

At our port complex overall, exports of petroleum gases grew 33%, refined products rose 24%, and crude oil increased 19%.

The completed expansion of the Galveston Bay Reach portion of the Houston Ship Channel Expansion continues to help move more cargo safely and efficiently to global markets. Read the full report at https://bit.ly/4ejC5b2

Hurricane season is back in the Gulf Coast Region.

At Port Houston, critical infrastructure readiness includes pre-staging generators, reinforcing communications systems, and prioritizing emergency responses to ensure we’re READY for hurricanes and natural disasters.

At home, some helpful tips to prepare include building a disaster preparedness kit with necessities like important family documents, a first aid kit, important telephone numbers, food, and medications. Visit: https://www.noaa.gov/hurricane-prep for more helpful tools.

Port Houston is the number one export gateway for resin, handling approximately 62% of the U.S. market share.
With more than 929,000 TEUs of resin exports moved through our facilities last year, these materials are shipped worldwide and used in everything from packaging to everyday products.
It’s a powerful example of how Houston connects local industry to global markets.