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Port of Brownsville Update on KURV’s Radio Show
Port Director and CEO Eduardo A. Campirano was recently a guest on KURV’s radio show “The Valley’s Morning News”. Campirano spoke about the Port of Brownsville’s economic impact in the Rio
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Study Shows Positive Economic Impact by the Port of Brownsville
 Major Activity at the Port Supports Increase in Jobs and Revenue for the State and Region BROWNSVILLE, Texas (August 22, 2019) — In Texas where a trade-friendly economy is growing, the
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Signet Maritime: Twenty One Years Prioritizing Safety
In June Signet Maritime celebrated 21 years of tugboat operations at the Port of Brownsville The company’s full-service navigation center at the Brownsville ship channel provides ship, barge and rig movements
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Grain Overseas: Bulk Cargo Dock Rehabilitation Nears Completion
The Port of Brownsville will resume exporting grains by vessel with the rehabilitation of the bulk cargo dock scheduled for completion in August.
The renovation project is part of an agreement
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Port of Brownsville Update on KURV’s Radio Show
Port Director and CEO Eduardo A. Campirano was recently a guest on KURV’s radio show “The Valley’s Morning News”. Campirano spoke about the record-breaking year the port experienced in 2018, as
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Rio Grande Valley Prepares for Job Influx
BROWNSVILLE, Texas -- Companies investing in the Rio Grande Valley anticipate high demand for workers that may exceed 9,000 jobs, according to seven large employers attending a Workforce Summit held
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Texan Cement Invests in Success
BROWNSVILLE, Texas --  Texan Cement plans to expand its storage capability of 14,000 short tons of cement to 40,000 to fit growing volume demand in the Rio Grande Valley. The expansion
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BND Commemorates Peace Officers
BROWNSVILLE, Texas -- The Brownsville Navigation District honored the dedicated work and sacrifice of Port PD officers and all other peace officers around the nation during National Peace Officers Week
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Bluewing Moves Forward with Expansion Project
Bluewing Midstream LLC is expanding its liquid storage capacity at the Port of Brownsville to support growing customer demand. The liquid bulk terminal and logistics operator began construction of its Phase
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NextDecade Signs EPC Contract with Bechtel
NextDecade Corporation announced May 28 the signing of two contracts with Bechtel Oil, Gas and Chemicals for the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) of NextDecade’s Rio Grande LNG proposed project
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Port of Brownsville Ready for 2019 Hurricane Season
BROWNSVILLE, Texas -- The Port of Brownsville is prepared for hurricane season. During hurricane season, June 1 through Nov. 30, the Port of Brownsville operates under the U.S. Coast Guard’s Port Hurricane
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International Seafarer Center: Home Away From Home
The International Seafarer Center provides spiritual respite and access to small comforts for all properly documented crew members visiting the Port of Brownsville since 1974. The center is led by Chaplain
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Landmark Agreement: BND and NextDecade announce partnership to fund channel deepening
The Brownsville Navigation District and NextDecade Corporation announced April 24 a landmark agreement set to transform the business landscape of the Rio Grande Valley. The Brazos Island Harbor Channel Improvement Project
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Construction Milestones at Keppel AmFELS for New Containerships
BROWNSVILLE, Texas – Keppel AmFELS reached a pair of construction milestones April 30 in the building of two containership vessels for Pasha Hawaii. Executives from both companies were joined by Brownsville
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Port of Brownsville Update on KURV’s Radio Show
Port Director and CEO Eduardo A. Campirano was recently a guest on KURV’s radio show “The Valley’s Morning News”. Campirano spoke about the LNG projects looking to set up at the
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