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Good Energy: Port of Brownsville Gains Ground as Key Player in Energy Sector After NextDecade’s Positive Final Investment Decision
BROWNSVILLE, Texas—Wednesday, July 12, 2023 — NextDecade Corporation today announced it has made a positive final investment decision (FID) to construct the first three liquefaction trains at the company’s Rio Grande
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Arranca Construcción de Nuevo Parque Industrial en el Puerto de Brownsville
BROWNSVILLE, Texas, 22 de junio, 2023 – El Puerto de Brownsville, el único puerto marítimo de aguas profundas ubicado directamente en la frontera de Estados Unidos y México, celebró hoy
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Built for Growing Business: Port of Brownsville Hosts Groundbreaking Ceremony for 118-Acre Business Park
BROWNSVILLE, Texas – June 22, 2023 — The nation’s only deepwater seaport located on the U.S.-Mexico border, the Port of Brownsville, held today a groundbreaking ceremony for its latest economic
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Port of Brownsville Honors High School Graduates with $1,000 Scholarships
BROWNSVILLE, Texas, May 22, 2023 – The Brownsville Navigation District (BND) proudly announces the recipients of the 2023 Port of Brownsville Scholarship. This program is in support and encouragement to
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United in Celebration for National Maritime Day
By Esteban Guerra Brownsville Navigation District Chairman On May 16, 1936, communities across the Rio Grande Valley united to celebrate the opening of the Port of Brownsville, the first maritime port for
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Rising to the Top: Port of Brownsville Among Leading Maritime Ports for Waterborne Cargo
  BROWNSVILLE, Texas – May 16, 2023 – Consistently setting new records, the Port of Brownsville continues to gain national prominence among the leading maritime ports in the United States. According to
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Forza Steels Strengthens Operations
Company Invests $60 million in Manufacturing Facility at Port of Brownsville   BROWNSVILLE, Texas – May 02, 2023- The Port of Brownsville continues to gain strength in the steel industry as Forza
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Powering Wind Energy Projects
The Port of Brownsville remains a leader in the movement of wind energy components, thanks to its logistical capabilities and strategic location along the U.S.-Mexico border. During the first quarter of
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Port of Brownsville Observes Western Hemisphere Ports Day
BROWNSVILLE, Texas – April 3, 2023 – The Port of Brownsville, in partnership with the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA), and its entire hemispheric membership will commemorate Western Hemisphere
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Turning Point: BIH Project Starts with Placement Area Improvements
BROWNSVILLE, Texas – March 6, 2023– The first step in Phase 2 of the Brazos Island Harbor (BIH) Channel Improvement Project is underway as the Port of Brownsville’s dredged material
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Strong Link in Supply Chain: Port of Brownsville sees record cargo volumes in FY2022
BROWNSVILLE, Texas – February 6, 2023 – Since its establishment in 1936, the Port of Brownsville has maintained its commitment to serve as the leading maritime port for the Rio
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2022 Year in Review
Throughout 2022, the Port of Brownsville remained resilient and focused on its mission as the leading economic developer in the region through infrastructure expansions and business development to meet growing
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A Legacy of Success: DIX Industries Celebrates 75th Anniversary at the Port
When the Port of Brownsville first opened in May 1936, many people celebrated the promise of economic opportunities that would bring them closer to the American dream. Richard “Dick” Ostos was
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Expanding Capabilities at the Port of Brownsville
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 a copy. After years of effort, planning and
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Wind energy components dominate Texas Port Project Cargo
BY TAD THOMPSON/ American Journal of Transportation   Texas’ seaports enjoy a variety of project cargo. That’s a broad industry category. Along Texas’ Gulf Coast, though, there are a couple dominant trades. Components
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