By BND Chairman Sergio Tito Lopez
As Memorial Day approaches and signifies our national remembrance of our military heroes, let us not forget Saturday, May …
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
Recent News
Texas Ports Association Honors Texas House Speaker Phelan as 2021 Port Person of the Year
AUSTIN, Texas – May 18, 2021 – The Texas Ports Association (TPA) honored Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan as its 2021 Port Person of the Year …
SteelCoast's Growing Momentum Delivers Gains
BROWNSVILLE, Texas — May 3, 2021 — Despite industry challenges faced in 2020, SteelCoast, LLC, a preeminent reclamation, remediation, and recycling facility at the Port of Brownsville …
Widening Channel From 34 to 250 Feet Offers 13x Increase in Tidal Exchange, Restoring Wildlife Diversity for Future Generations
BROWNSVILLE, Texas – April 29, 2021 – The …
Deputy Port Director Donna Eymard Retires
BROWNSVILLE, Texas — April 6, 20201 — The Port of Brownsville held a retirement celebration honoring Deputy Port Director Donna Eymard on April 1, 2021. Eymard announced …
By Sergio Tito Lopez
Chairman, Brownsville Navigation District
2020 proved to be an extremely difficult year for many people.
Last year we saw the rise …
Navigation District Registers Record-Setting FY 2020 for Operating Revenues; Cargo Movement Remains Steady
BROWNSVILLE, Texas – April 1, 2021 – The Port of Brownsville proved resilient …
BROWNSVILLE, Texas – March 23, 2021 – The Port of Brownsville is rescheduling its 85th anniversary celebration – traditionally held in May – to Saturday, Oct. 23rd, given the …
Port’s “competitive position for cross border trade” and “strong financial position” Key Factors in Retaining High Rating
BROWNSVILLE, Texas – March 19, 2021 – Moody’s …
Port of Brownsville Director and CEO Eduardo A. Campirano was a guest on KURV’s radio show “The Valley’s Morning News” with Sergio Sanchez …
International Shipbreaking, part of the world-leading recycler EMR Metal Recycling, has gained EU Ship Recycling Regulation (EU SSR) accreditation for its site at the …
Progress Report: South Port Connector Road
BROWNSVILLE, TX (March 1, 2021) — The South Port Connector Road project, which began August 2020, is currently 30 percent complete.
The 1.9-mile long …
GALVESTON, TX (March 1, 2021) – The Texas Ports Association (TPA) honored Col. Timothy R. Vail, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District Commander …
BRG Steams Ahead Breaking Record in 2020
The Brownsville & Rio Grande International Railway (BRG) ended 2020 riding an all-time high with 51,115 loaded railcars handled at the Port of …
BY STEVE CLARK / The Brownsville Herald
Article published Thursday, January 28, 2021
A persistent shortage of truck drivers in the United States has helped pry …