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Fulfilling Port Mission With Construction Projects

November 01, 2021

The Galveston Wharves is fulfilling its mission to maximize port assets for economic and jobs growth with major construction projects outlined in the port’s 20-Year Strategic Master Plan. As a self-sustaining city entity that receives no property tax revenue, the port is funding millions of dollars in improvements with cash reserves, grants and public-private partnerships. These projects will improve traffic flow, generate thousands of new jobs and position the port…

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Port Celebrates 196 Years of Colorful History

October 29, 2021

Spanning almost two centuries, the Port of Galveston’s fascinating history could fill a book with tales of pirates, naval battles, riches, and resilience.  As we mark the port’s 196th anniversary, I’ll give you a sampling of the colorful characters and major milestones for the oldest U.S. port west of the Mississippi River.  There are many online and printed sources for the port’s history. For this column, I’m referencing, among other sources,…

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Galveston Wharves Earns 3 National Communications Awards

October 26, 2021

Galveston, TX (Oct. 26, 2021) -The Galveston Wharves communications staff was recently honored with three American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) Lighthouse awards for their  work to support the resumption of cruise sailings and to spotlight the importance of the maritime workforce.  The Galveston Wharves staff received the following awards at AAPA's annual convention in Austin: Award of Excellence (social/web-based media) ­– Working on the Waterfront Wednesday social media campaign…

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Galveston Wharves Earns Industry Award For Environmental Commitment

October 06, 2021

The Galveston Wharves has garnered national recognition for its commitment to environmental improvement through the Green Marine program.  The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) recently recognized the port with an Award of Distinction in Environmental Improvement: Comprehensive Management at its annual convention in Austin.  From improving air quality to reducing waste, Galveston Wharves is identifying impactful ways to make long-term changes to improve the environment. Guided by Green Marine,…

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Port Police Achieve Texas Gold Standard

October 04, 2021

The Port of Galveston Police Department, under the leadership of Chief Kenneth Brown, has earned state accreditation by implementing a comprehensive set of 170 professional best practices and quality standards. The Texas Police Chiefs Association established the voluntary Law Enforcement Best Practices program in 2006 to give agencies a framework of operational standards. The port’s police department is one of only 181 police agencies out of 2,748 that have adopted…

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Pelican Island A Growth Opportunity for the Region

September 20, 2021

Did you know that, of the Port of Galveston’s total 840 acres, 357 acres are on Pelican Island? While the port’s Galveston Island acreage is almost fully developed, more than 300 acres with waterfront access are available for greenfield development on Pelican Island. Both the Galveston Wharves and Galveston City Council recognize that the port’s Pelican Island property is a growth opportunity for the Galveston and regional economies. Earlier this…

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Labor Day Salute To Those Who Keep Maritime Commerce Moving

September 07, 2021

On this Labor Day, let’s take a moment to recognize the thousands of men and women who work on the Galveston waterfront to keep our economy moving. We would not be the fourth most popular cruise port in North America or a major Texas cargo port without our dedicated maritime workforce. They include the skilled union workers who move everything from containers of fresh fruit to enormous wind tower pieces,…

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Safety, Good Housekeeping Are Galveston Wharves Priorities

August 23, 2021

Since adopting our Galveston Wharves business strategy, the employee-led Safety Committee has done a remarkable job of building and rolling out a successful program to strengthen the port’s safety culture. Safety is an important piece of our People goal to “foster a culture of excellence in business operations, risk management, safety, environmental performance, career development, and ethical standards.” I am extremely proud of our 14-member Safety Committee and the programs…

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S&P Global Upgrades Galveston Wharves Financial Outlook, Credit Rating

August 17, 2021

Galveston, TX (Aug. 17, 2021) – Standard & Poor’s (S&P) Global Ratings has upgraded the Galveston Wharves financial outlook and affirmed an issuer credit rating of A- in a report issued Aug.13. According to the report, the revised outlook reflects the port’s actions to mitigate the financial impact of the pandemic with increased cargo and lay revenues and strong management and governance. The stable outlook also reflects the port’s plans…

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