samagon Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 So political discussion aside... What effect would this have on Houston? Say things open up with Cuba to the level they are with Vietnam, or other cold war enemies that we are now pretty open with, how does this effect Houston? I assume the most immediate effect will be flights from IAH (and soon Hobby) to Cuba? If it ever gets opened up far enough, trade through port of Houston? I'd imagine Miami has the most to lose/gain at the same time. They'd become to closest city to Cuba, so why go to Miami when you can go to this place that was forbidden? Maybe go to Miami to get on a cruise ship that stops in Cuba? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NenaE Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 I would love to see their architecture and vintage automobiles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADCS Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 I'd guess Tampa serves to benefit more than anyone, but I'm also guessing there would be more petrochemicals exported to Cuba as a result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 I'd guess Tampa serves to benefit more than anyone, but I'm also guessing there would be more petrochemicals exported to Cuba as a result. Why Tampa? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fringe Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 I would love to see it before it becomes super commercialized. You know, before Tillman Fertitta builds a boardwalk and a casino there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADCS Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 Why Tampa? Proximity, decent sized port, historical connections, good connections to the rail system. Tampa's port system is much larger than Miami's and will likely stay that way, owing to geography. It would be the port of focus for any high-speed containerized transport (via rail) to the East Coast or Midwest, while Elizabeth, NJ would likely be the port of focus for less time-critical goods. Houston could see an uptick of containerized goods going west on rails, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumber2 Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 I remember our former Congressman, Nick Lampson pushing for normalized trade with Cuba up to 15 years ago. His pitch was that the rice farmers of southeast Texas would benifit from this. Maybe so............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arche_757 Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 I doubt it would be a boon. Florida is positioned much better for interaction with Cuba. The port will grow regardless of Cuba even existing. Perhaps the cruise business would grow - though that's a long way from Galveston/Port of Houston to Cuba across the Gulf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 I doubt it would be a boon. Florida is positioned much better for interaction with Cuba. The port will grow regardless of Cuba even existing. Perhaps the cruise business would grow - though that's a long way from Galveston/Port of Houston to Cuba across the Gulf. Havana is as close or closer to Houston/Galveston than many current cruise destinations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arche_757 Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 Havana is as close or closer to Houston/Galveston than many current cruise destinations. You're right. I was thinking there are more stops along the eastern coast of Mexico prior to the Yucatan. I forget at just how big of an expanse the Gulf is. I had thought perhaps cruises would take people along the Gulf Coast and Florida over to Cuba? Maybe that would work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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