Port of Brownsville Celebrates 90 Years of Economic Leadership

Celebrating 90 years of progress in 2026, the Port of Brownsville has transformed a bold vision into an economic powerhouse, securing billions in private investment and anchoring one of the fastest-growing manufacturing and logistics hubs in Texas.

GRAND COMMUNITY CELEBRATION

You’re invited to the Port of Brownsville’s 90th Anniversary Grand Community Celebration to be held Saturday, October 17, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Port of Brownsville Business Park, 1000 Foust Road, Brownsville, Texas. Community meets industry as we commemorate 90 years of service to our region with awesome exhibits, live music, delicious food, and a Kids Port for family fun!

As part of the celebration, the Port of Brownsville will offer free bus and boat tours. Tour registration is available at the link below. Reservations will be on a first-come, first-served basis and will close once all seats are reserved.

See the schedule below for available time slots.
Check in at least 30 minutes before your scheduled departure — late arrivals may lose their reserved spot.
Tours are subject to cancellation due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.

Please note the port is a secured area. Adults must present a valid government-issued photo ID to enter, and minors must be accompanied by an adult.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Then & Now

Starting as an agricultural port that mainly shipped locally grown citrus fruits and cotton to overseas markets, the Port of Brownsville
has become a thriving infrastructure bustling with 273 companies, including the largest steel movers in the US.

Explore the port’s remarkable transformation throughout the last 90 years.

 

 

Discover Our History

For 90 years, the Port of Brownsville has served the diverse needs of our regional community as a global hub for trade and commerce. The port’s original focus on agricultural products expanded greatly over the years providing today a diversified foundation in energy, steel, shipbuilding, ship recycling and other sectors. This is the history of the Port of Brownsville.

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85th Anniversary News & Events

The port held a grand celebration on October 23, 2021,  in recognition of the support the community has provided over our 85 years.