BROWNSVILLE, Texas, May 16, 2025 – On its 89th anniversary, the Port of Brownsville is proud to announce its vault to 41st position in the ranking of 150 U.S. maritime ports for waterborne cargo tonnage.
According to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ most recent annual report, in 2023, the port’s waterways handled more than 11.2 million tons of cargo, a 23 percent increase from 2022’s 9.1 million tons, launching the port from 50th position to 41st in the nation. This latest ranking signifies the port’s highest placement to date.
“This is a significant achievement for the port and our entire community. It is a tribute to the hard work and dedication of our staff, our stakeholders, and my fellow board members,” said Brownsville Navigation District Chairman Esteban Guerra. “We’ve made great strides and there’s more to come in advancing our region’s economic vital
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