A Legacy of Contributing to our Community

In 2021, we celebrated our 85th anniversary! Since the Port of Brownsville first opened for business in 1936, it has remained a leader in developing economic opportunities and improving quality of life for the regional community of South Texas.

CELEBRATING 85 YEARS OF Growth

As a leading economic driver in South Texas, the Port of Brownsville is today responsible for over 51,000 local jobs, $3 billion in annual state economic activity, and more than $2 billion invested back into the Rio Grande Valley each year. As we celebrate our 85th anniversary, our economic vision is just as bright today as it was in 1936.

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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 85 years.

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Men of Vision

Meet the Men of Vision

Discover Our History

For 85 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.