Media

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 Montero, Communications Specialist
jmontero@portofbrownsville.com
Office: 956.838.7006 Mobile: 956.525.2067

Steve Tyndal, Senior Director
styndal@portofbrownsville.com
956.838.7030

Recent News

Category: News
Impulsa México a Puerto de Brownsville
02.14.2018
By SILVIA OLVERA/El Norte (Mexico) Article published February 13, 2018 MONTERREY, México - Impulsados por México, especialmente por el sector acerero, el Puerto de Brownsville logró mover 10.3 millones de toneladas de
Category: News
NextDecade Completes Rio Grande LNG FEED Update
02.05.2018
BROWNSVILLE - NextDecade Corporation announced Feb. 1 the completion of the front-end engineering and design (FEED) update package with CB&I for the proposed Rio Grande LNG project at the Port
Category: News, Press Releases
Nordic Pollux is Largest Cargo Ship at the Port of Brownsville
02.05.2018
BROWNSVILLE – The Port of Brownsville set a record Jan. 31 when it received the M/V Nordic Pollux, the largest cargo vessel to ever call on the port to date. The
Category: News, Press Releases
Port of Brownsville Earns Prestigious MarCom Award for 2017 Port Directory
02.01.2018
BROWNSVILLE, Texas — The Port of Brownsville directory was recognized with a 2017 Platinum MarCom Award for its inaugural port directory in the government publications category. MarCom Awards, an international creative
Category: Press Releases
Port of Brownsville and Union Pacific Culminate Switchyard Relocation Project
01.30.2018
BROWNSVILLE, Texas – On Dec. 28, 2017, Brownsville Navigation District Chairman John Wood signed final paperwork with Union Pacific Railroad to officially culminate a 44-year project to improve the region’s
Category: News
Officials plan to break ground on East Loop project
01.30.2018
BY NADIA TAMEZ-ROBLEDO/ The Brownsville Herald Article published January 14, 2018 After more than three decades of incremental progress, Cameron County and Brownsville officials anticipate the first phase of a road construction
Category: Events, Press Releases
Registration Open for Annual Port of Brownsville 5K1M Dock Dash
01.19.2018
Pre-registration is open for the annual Port of Brownsville 5K1M Dock Dash scheduled for Saturday, March 3, 2018. The family-friendly run/walk event for adults and kids is free of charge. Pre-registered
Category: News, Press Releases
Port of Brownsville Inaugural Chairman’s Award Presented to International Shipbreaking Ltd.
12.05.2017
BROWNSVILLE, Texas—The Port of Brownsville today presented International Shipbreaking Ltd. (ISL) with its inaugural Chairman’s Award in recognition of the company’s outstanding commitment to community, economic development, and representation of
Category: Press Releases
Port of Brownsville Foreign Trade Zone Ranks Second in the U.S. for Exports
11.16.2017
BROWNSVILLE, Texas — Foreign Trade Zone No. 62 (FTZ) at the Port of Brownsville ranks second in the nation for the value of exports during 2016, according to the U.S.
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