BROWNSVILLE, Texas—In its ongoing commitment to job creation and regional economic growth, the Brownsville Navigation District (BND) Board of Commissioners entered into Memorandum of …
Media Relations
As a public entity, the Port of Brownsville, its tenants, users, activities and economic impacts are often of interest to the general public and the maritime industry. It is the intent and responsibility of the port’s communications staff to provide timely, orderly and factual information to the news media. In an effort to expedite responses from inquiries by the news media, contact the following authorized port spokespersons:
Jorge I. Montero, Director of
Communications
jmontero@portofbrownsville.com
Office: 956.838.7006
Mobile: 956.525.2067
To submit a public information request, please email: pir@portofbrownsville.com.
For assistance, you may contact:
Margie Recio
Director of Administrative Services
Phone: 956.838.7021
Recent News
Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Increase
The Brownsville Navigation District of Cameron County, Texas, will hold two public hearings on a proposal to increase total tax revenue from properties on the …
Port of Brownsville Debuts New Directory
The Port of Brownsville launched its newest marketing and communications tool, the 2017 Port of Brownsville Directory, a comprehensive annual guide featuring in-depth articles …
The United States Coast Guard Sector Corpus Christi, alongside the Port of Brownsville and other federal, state and local agencies, conducted an Area Maritime Security …
Gulf Shrimp Season Under Way
The Texas Shrimp Association kicked off this year’s Gulf shrimp season with the traditional Blessing of the Fleet on July 10, at the Port …
Change of Command at USCG Station SPI
The United States Coast Guard Station South Padre Island hosted a Change of Command ceremony June 28. Lt. Cmdr. Michael Bell released command of the …
BROWNSVILLE, Texas — The Brownsville Navigation District (“BND”) Board of Commissioners announced today a provisional commitment by Rio Grande LNG, LLC (“Rio Grande LNG”) towards the …
Port of Brownsville gains ally for growth
BY FRANK GARZA/The Brownsville Herald
Article published June 12, 2017
BROWNSVILLE – The Port of Brownsville received welcome news after the 85th legislative session …
BY GRACE LAVIGNE / American Metal Market
Article published June 6, 2017
NEW YORK — The Texas port of Brownsville’s steel volumes are expected to …
BROWNSVILLE – The USS Independence completed its final voyage of 16,000 miles after arriving at the Port of Brownsville Thursday, June 1, 2017. However, the …
BROWNSVILLE, Texas – Honolulu-based Pasha Hawaii selected Keppel AmFELS for the construction of two new LNG fueled containerships, with an option to order two additional …
BROWNSVILLE, Texas – The Port of Brownsville played an important logistical role in Acciona Energy’s continued expansion in the US.
The company, a global operator …
BY STEVE CLARK/ The Brownsville Herald
Article published May 3, 2017
BROWNSVILLE – The Port of Brownsville is closer than it’s ever been to …
BY STEVE CLARK/The Brownsville Herald
Article published May 3, 2017
BROWNSVILLE – More than two years after shutting down operations, the former Esco Marine …
BROWNSVILLE, Texas – West Plains LLC received its first grain of the season April 25th at the Port of Brownsville with the arrival of 109 rail …