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TxDOT I-45 Tiki Island Bridge Bulletin

May 05, 2022

The Galveston Wharves and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) continue working to identify solutions to minimize port-related transportation impacts related to the Tiki Island bridge weight restrictions on Interstate 45 northbound. Below is the most current update from TxDOT, followed by a list of contacts. The port will provide updates as information is available. For updates, visit www.portofgalveston.com or follow the port on Facebook. Statement From TxDOT Issued at 11:30 a.m.…

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Galveston Cruise Resurgence Boosting Regional Economy

May 02, 2022

By Rodger Rees Galveston Wharves Port Director and CEO If rising cruise passenger numbers are any indication, it’s going to be a busy summer at the Port of Galveston. Since cruising resumed in July 2021, passenger numbers and ship occupancy counts have climbed.  This year through April 25, there were 100 sailings with 243,248 total passengers embarking on the 6 Carnival, Disney and Royal Caribbean cruise ships that call our…

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Federal Funds will Help Galveston Port Reach Full Potential

April 14, 2022

By Rodger Rees Galveston Wharves Port Director and CEO  For the first time in decades, the Port of Galveston will be able to reach its full economic and commercial potential as a deep-water port. The recently passed Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) includes substantial funding for dredging to extend and maintain the federal Galveston Ship Channel to its permitted depth of 46 feet.     This federal commitment is a gamechanger…

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Port Reports Progress on Green Marine Programs

April 06, 2022

By Rodger Rees Galveston Wharves Port Director and CEO Since becoming certified in the Green Marine program in June 2021, the Galveston Wharves and its partners are making progress in realizing long-term changes to protect the environment. Cleaner energy sources, waste reduction and sustainable construction are just a few examples. Guided by Green Marine, a voluntary environmental program for North America’s maritime industry, the port staff is researching, planning and…

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New Royal Caribbean Cruise Terminal Taking Shape

March 16, 2022

By Rodger Rees,  Galveston Wharves Port Director and CEO Our waterfront skyline is changing as construction of the Port of Galveston’s third cruise terminal progresses at Pier 10. The dramatic 68-foot-tall building front will be faced with colorful blue panels, vertical accent windows, and the distinctive Royal Caribbean anchor logo. This landmark project is a game-changer for our port and regional economy. It is creating 400 construction jobs, 400 permanent…

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LNG Fueling Environmental Sustainability, Economic Growth

March 03, 2022

By Rodger Rees Galveston Wharves Port Director and CEO As liquified natural gas (LNG) continues to gain traction globally as a commercial marine fuel, the Port of Galveston and the community will reap environmental and economic benefits. Fueling more ships with safe, clean-burning LNG improves air quality. Providing LNG fueling services would create more jobs and ship calls for our port. Any major change takes time, but a growing number…

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Port engineers play lead role in strategic master plan projects

February 16, 2022

By Rodger Rees Galveston Wharves Port Director, CEO The Galveston Wharves has built a strong engineering team to carry out millions of dollars in expansion projects and critical repairs detailed in the port’s 20-Year Strategic Master Plan. Our Engineering Department is overseeing many aspects of projects across the port, including the new cruise terminal at Pier 10, the West Port Cargo Complex and potential improvements on Pelican Island. Having an…

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Port Firming Up Vision for Pelican Island

February 04, 2022

By Rodger Rees Galveston Wharves Port Director and CEO Pelican Island is the single largest untapped source of revenue and jobs for the Galveston Wharves and our regional economy. Of the Port of Galveston’s total 840 acres, more than 300 acres with waterfront access are available for greenfield development on the largely undeveloped island north of Galveston Island. Our 20-Year Strategic Master Plan identifies several industrial and maritime uses for…

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Full Steam Ahead on Galveston Wharves Strategic Master Plan

January 25, 2022

Thanks to the vision and focus of our Galveston Wharves Board of Trustees, we are making steady progress with our 20-Year Strategic Master Plan. I’d like to give you an update on the major maintenance and capital improvement projects included in the initial 5-year phase. But first, a brief overview of the master plan. After 1½ years of research, analysis and public input, the board adopted the comprehensive plan in…

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