MontroseNeighborhoodCafe Posted November 7, 2004 Share Posted November 7, 2004 Nov. 6, 2004, 11:06PMLock on the competitionTexas' powerhouse Port of Houston teams up with Panama to draw a piece of Asia's massive trade away from West CoastBy BILL HENSEL JR.Copyright 2004 Houston ChronicleRESOURCESContainer trade with Asia through the Port of Houston has shot up, and the Panama Canal is a route tapped to expand the business.ImportsShare of total trade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted November 7, 2004 Share Posted November 7, 2004 This is grand news for us! Not only getting a giant distrubuting plant from Wal-Mart, but more ties to East Asia! Asia, (Specifically China), is growing so much, and everyone wants a "slice of the pie". And I guess we got ours... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted November 7, 2004 Share Posted November 7, 2004 there are only two minor issues that I'm rather concerned about: One: Have we just about reached capacity as far as the Houston Ship channel?two: The same question also applies to rail capacity. Perhaps it is time for some rail to build new ROWs that go around the city for destinations up north. Ricco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamtagon Posted November 8, 2004 Share Posted November 8, 2004 there are only two minor issues that I'm rather concerned about: One: Have we just about reached capacity as far as the Houston Ship channel?two: The same question also applies to rail capacity. Perhaps it is time for some rail to build new ROWs that go around the city for destinations up north. Ricco<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Or start bringing in some of that cargo through Corpus Christi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted November 8, 2004 Share Posted November 8, 2004 Or start bringing in some of that cargo through Corpus Christi.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>I don't think Corpus has the capability to handle the excess... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamtagon Posted November 8, 2004 Share Posted November 8, 2004 I don't think Corpus has the capability to handle the excess...<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Yes it does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted November 8, 2004 Share Posted November 8, 2004 But traffic going towards points Northeast will eventually have to go through the Houston Corridor.Then again, they can always go west o Houston for less congested areas, which make better sense. Ricco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrell32 Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 Britain! China! Mexico!!! I need answers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmainguy Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 None of the above. The Port of Houston Authority owns and operates the public facilities located along the Port of Houston http://www.portofhouston.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Original Timmy Chan's Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 The Republic of Texas? (No offense intended to any Mexicans or Mexican-Americans still upset about that little affair in 1836.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ V Lawrence Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 The Republic of Texas? (No offense intended to any Mexicans or Mexican-Americans still upset about that little affair in 1836.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston1stWordOnTheMoon Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 The Republic of Texas? (No offense intended to any Mexicans or Mexican-Americans still upset about that little affair in 1836.) you silly goose :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 What country owns the Gulf of Mexico? Who has to slop the Bay of Pigs? If you have a receipt, is it still the River of No Return? And how many karets is Golden Pond?Inquiring minds want to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ V Lawrence Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 I got a question. If the ports were scheduled to be controlled by a company in London, England and not Dubai, UAE, would there still have been a big controversy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 Those ports were already run by an English company (though, I'm not sure it was from London). The reason for the change was that Dubai Ports World (the Arab company) bought P&O (the English company). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston1stWordOnTheMoon Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 (edited) I got a question. If the ports were scheduled to be controlled by a company in London, England and not Dubai, UAE, would there still have been a big controversy? Those ports were already run by an English company (though, I'm not sure it was from London). The reason for the change was that Dubai Ports World (the Arab company) bought P&O (the English company). The British are the largest foreign investors in the USA and have been for a very very longtime I wonder what other key areas are under British control? Edited April 13, 2006 by Houston1stWordOnTheMoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfootball Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 Question...since we pay Taxes to support this Port, don't WE THE PEOPLE of Harris County (and surrounding areas that fall under the tax jurisdiction of the Port of Houston Authority) own this asset? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 It's not sexy news like a condo tower, but...The green light is on for construction of a new $74 million wharf at the Bayport terminal at the Port of Houston.The wharf would be the second at the terminal, which opened about a year ago to handle a growing amount of container cargo.http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/headli...iz/5476352.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 More sexy port news...http://www.commercialpropertynews.com/cpn/...a86c6bc12e86318Duke Realty Corp. has acquired about 161 acres of land near the Port of Houston with plans to pump $140 million into the development of up to 2.9 million square feet of industrial space. The acquisition also includes a 12-acre container/chassis storage yard, and a 172,000-square-foot, fully leased industrial building on in the Cedar Crossing Business Park in the Houston suburb of Baytown. Duke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNiche Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 More sexy port news...http://www.commercialpropertynews.com/cpn/...a86c6bc12e86318This one deserves its own thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonmacbro Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 I got a question. If the ports were scheduled to be controlled by a company in London, England and not Dubai, UAE, would there still have been a big controversy?And you do know there is a large Muslim, Indian, Pakistani, and Arab population there as well. Many of them business owners as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Homeland Security Magazine's January 2008 edition features the Harris County region's extraordinary work to protect the Port of Houston by "creating a model of vigilance and preparedness for the rest of the nation." With the SecurePort 2008 conference taking place in Houston this week, the article couldn't be more timely. The Port of Houston, the sixth largest port in the world and the country's largest concentration of energy infrastructure, is a critical asset to the local economy and the nation's energy supply. The region's leading government officials, industry leaders, and first responders have leveraged their expertise and resources to secure the Port of Houston. "The public/private cooperation is what makes this endeavor so unique," said Harris County Judge Ed Emmett. "Too often, the private sector looks to the government for a solution or vice versa. By working together, we are achieving incredible results and serving as an example for the rest of the nation." The Port of Houston Strategic Security Council is at the center of this innovative collaboration. Read the entire article at:http://www.hstoday.us/Archive/0801_Respond...ional_model.cfmRead more about SecurePort 2008 at:http://www.secureportusa.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Hizzy! Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Port officals often get lambasted for such things as not doing a better job of keeping the port tidier so it's good to see them at least get commended for something as important as security. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Homeland Security Magazine's January 2008 edition...Boy, I'll bet THAT magazine is entertaining and uplifting. I wonder why I never see it in the doctor's lobby, next to People and US Weekly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchtastic Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 (edited) I wonder why I never see it in the doctor's lobby, next to People and US Weekly? If we told you we'd have to kill you. Edited January 31, 2008 by crunchtastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Although the Port of Houston isn't our favorite topic of discussion, it's importance remains. I'm thinking this could be a general POH thread for all of its related news.There's been two stories that I know of and have posted in the last week or so but have recieved little response. Maybe those with more knowledge of it can elaborate on its significance. I for one would like to learn more about it.Port of Houston Plans $74M Terminal Wharf (2/1) Also reported in the chron on 1/23http://www.commercialpropertynews.com/cpn/...f56071865ea92bc$140M in Development Planned Near Houston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saddleman Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Good for the Port of Houston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 (edited) USDA gives Port of Houston more entry pointshttp://www.bizjournals.com/houston/stories...63&ana=e_duThe U.S. Department of Agriculture has expanded the bid points program to 11 from two at the Port of Houston Authority. The program relates to the delivery and shipping of USDA Food Aid cargo, which is exported to developing countries for economic development and humanitarian purposes. Edited February 1, 2008 by lockmat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 More business for Houston(hopefully)...Houston Port seeks partnership with Nigeriahttp://www.tradingmarkets.com/.site/news/S...20News/1240628/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfootball Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 (edited) Anyone seen the new billboard on 59 South depicting the Port of Houston 'ablaze' in an implied terror attack? Apparently we've lost the "war on terror"...Our own government is working overtime in order to keep the citizenry terrorized. Edited April 5, 2008 by mrfootball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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