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Galveston Wharves, Royal Caribbean International Break Ground on New $125 Million Dollar Cruise Terminal

August 16, 2021

2021 Groundbreaking Event Federal, state, and local officials join Galveston Wharves Port Director and CEO Rodger Rees, Galveston Wharves Chairman Albert Shannon, Royal Caribbean International V.P. of Destination Development Joshua Carroll, and other industry leaders in turning the first sod during a groundbreaking ceremony held at the Port of Galveston’s Pier 10 on Aug. 14 to mark the start of construction on a $125 million new state-of-the-art cruise terminal. Galveston,…

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2021 Budget Growth Forecast Means More Local Jobs

August 05, 2021

With cruise sailings resuming and cargo tonnage up, the Galveston Wharves is forecasting increased revenues and jobs growth for 2021 compared to 2020. This means more household income for thousands of families in our region who rely on port-related jobs. It also means that the port, a self-sustaining city entity, will have more money to invest in critical infrastructure and capital improvement projects, which also generate more local jobs. Mid-Year…

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Galveston Wharves Cargo, Labor Hour Totals Growing In 2021

August 05, 2021

GALVESTON, TX - Aug. 5 , 2021 - Galveston Wharves cargo tonnage is up 37 percent year-to-date through June over 2020, with grains, bulk liquids and new car imports showing the biggest growth. With a total 2.6 tons for the first half of 2021, the port is on track to exceed its 4.3-million-ton total in 2020 and reach the highest annual total since 2016. Rodger Rees, port director and CEO,…

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Stabalis Solutions And Galveston Wharves Partner To Offer LNG Fueling Services Fir Marine Vessels

August 03, 2021

GALVESTON, TX - Aug. 3, 2021 - Galveston Wharves at Port of Galveston (the “Port”) and Stabilis Solutions Inc. (“Stabilis”) (NASDAQ:SLNG), a leading provider of energy transition services, including liquefied natural gas (“LNG”) and hydrogen fueling solutions, have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) to facilitate the use of LNG as a marine fuel at the Port. Under the terms of the MOU, the Port and Stabilis will work…

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Port Going Green With Major Environmental Programs

July 22, 2021

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, a voluntary environmental program for North America’s maritime industry, the port staff is researching, planning and implementing a number of environmental programs. The Green Marine environmental certification program addresses key environmental issues through 12 performance indicators that include greenhouse gases, air emissions, spill prevention, waste…

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Galveston Wharves Invests $2M In Cargo Infrastructure

July 15, 2021

GALVESTON, TX - July 15, 2021 - The Galveston Wharves has completed a $2 million infrastructure improvement project at its West Port Cargo Complex to accommodate large roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) construction and farming equipment. In June the port moved its major ro-ro tenant from Pier 10 to the complex, which will encompass 70 acres on the port’s west end when completed. “This is a major milestone in the implementation of our…

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Summer 2021 A Momentous Period For Galveston Wharves

July 08, 2021

Summer 2021 will go down in the Port of Galveston’s 196-year history as a momentous period of major milestones. Despite pandemic-related business disruptions and an estimated loss of more than $44 million in cruise revenues, the port moved forward with major Strategic Master Plan projects and set new business records. Setting Sail On July 3 Carnival Cruise Line relaunched its U.S. cruise business from Galveston after a 15-month suspension. As…

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Blown Away! Galveston Wharves Reaches New Wind Cargo Milestone

June 25, 2021

Galveston, TX (June 25, 2021) – Galveston Wharves set a new wind turbine cargo record in May, importing more than 500 pieces, including tower sections, blades and nacelles. As wind energy imports have steadily increased over the past 15 years to meet the nation’s transition to renewable energy, the port and its partners have made improvements to accommodate this growing industry. “We’re one of the few ports with the skilled…

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Galveston Wharves Earns Green Marine Certification

June 08, 2021

Galveston, TX (June 8, 2021) – The Galveston Wharves has earned Green Marine certification, making it only the second port in Texas to become accredited in this voluntary environmental program for the North American marine industry. “Green Marine certification is a big step forward in our long-term commitment to continuous improvement in environmental performance,” said Rodger Rees, Galveston Wharves port director and CEO. The voluntary, transparent and inclusive initiative addresses…

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