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THE PORT OF EVERYTHING
The Port of Galveston is the Port of Everything with cruise, cargo and commercial business development opportunities.
Perfectly situated at the entrance to Galveston Bay and the Houston Ship Channel, Galveston Wharves has been a thriving maritime commercial center since 1825. Just 45 minutes from open seas, the 840-acre port has infrastructure and assets to serve growing cruise, cargo and commercial businesses.
As the fourth most popular U.S. cruise port and only homeport in Texas, the Port of Galveston welcomed more than 1 million cruise passengers in 2019. Statewide, the cruise industry generated $1.6 billion in expenditures and 27,000 jobs in 2019.
In addition, the Port of Galveston is one of the busiest cargo ports in Texas, typically moving more than 4 million tons of cargo a year, including roll-on/roll-off, dry bulk, export grain, refrigerated fruit, liquid bulk, general and project cargoes.
AdministrationAccess contact information for the Port's Administration Department. Administration Available PropertiesBrowse through available Port properties. Available Properties BidsView procurement opportunities and sign up to automatically receive bid documents from the Port. Bids Board of TrusteesFind the Board of Trustees' meeting and member information as well as agendas and minutes. Board of Trustees Economic DevelopmentLearn about the Port's economic development initiatives. Economic Development Environmental Issues & InitiativesAccess information on the Port's environmental issues and initiatives. Environmental Issues & Initiatives FacilitiesBrowse through the Port's various facilities and view amenities for each. Facilities Forms & ApplicationsDownload frequently requested forms from the Port of Galveston. Forms & Applications Job OpportunitiesBrowse job openings, fill out a job application or add a resume. Job Opportunities |
Local AttractionsVisit the Galveston Island Tourism and Marketing website to find information on lodging, dining, exploring, and living in Galveston. Local Attractions LocationFind directions to the Port's facilities and terminals, or view various maps of the Port of Galveston. Location Master PlanLearn about the Port's strategic master plan process, vision, and direction. |