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Port Remains Focused On Preparedness

March 27, 2020

The Galveston Wharves remains vigilant in taking precautions to protect workers from the coronavirus and is encouraging our port partners to do the same. Port staff continuously monitors the coronavirus situation with its multi-agency infectious disease response team and is prepared to respond as the situation evolves. We engaged that team on Thursday, March 26, immediately after Carnival Cruise Lines confirmed that a crew member tested positive for COVID-19. The…

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Galveston Wharves Remains Open For business, On Track For Record Setting Quarter

March 25, 2020

Galveston, TX (March 24, 2020) – The Port of Galveston remains open for business, providing maritime-related jobs and economic benefits for the region following the Stay at Home executive order issued by Galveston County Judge Mark Henry on March 24. Rodger Rees, Galveston Wharves CEO and port director said, “Galveston maritime business activities and the workers who support those activities are considered essential to our regional and national economies. These…

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Galveston Wharves Cargo, Lay-Ship Business Steam Ahead

March 17, 2020

Galveston, TX (March 17, 2020) – Galveston Wharves is projecting record-breaking wind energy cargo and lay-ship revenues for the first quarter of 2020. Port Director Rodger Rees said, “We’re on track to have a record-breaking first quarter for wind cargo, with nearly 750 tower pieces moving through the port. We see no signs of this slowing.” In 2019, the port imported nearly 2,000 wind tower pieces, which generated $3.4 million…

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Port Monitoring COVID-19, Preparing For Potential Impacts

March 11, 2020

Public health experts anticipate that the coronavirus (COVID-19) could have far-reaching impacts for Americans before this epidemic runs its course. It’s too early to predict how many people will be infected, how our lives and businesses will be disrupted, and how local and national economies are affected. At this point, the port and the dozens of federal, state and local entities that we work with are focusing on preparedness, not…

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Galveston Wharves Takes Proactive Approach In Hosting Multi-Agency Infectious Disease Tabletop

March 04, 2020

The Galveston Wharves hosted a multi-agency tabletop exercise on March 2, 2020 to review and coordinate planning, responses and communicatons among the local, state and federal entities that would respond if the coronavirus impacted the Galveston maritime industry. While no suspected or confirmed novel coronavirus cases have been reported in Galveston County, the Galveston Wharves, the cruise and shipping lines that berth here, and other decision-making entities continuously monitor the…

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A Growing Port Means More Jobs For The Region

March 01, 2020

While the Port of Galveston directly employs almost 100, it generates thousands of jobs through its cargo, cruise, shipping and construction activities. As port business continues to grow, so will these jobs. Wage-earners further boost the local economy by spending their wages to pay rent, buy homes, dine out, shop in stores and buy services. Here’s one example of the jobs growth we’re seeing. In 2018 labor union hours totaled…

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Teamwork, Texas-Style Hospitality Make Cruise Terminal Operation A Success

February 14, 2020

Teamwork, Texas-style hospitality make cruise terminal operations a success When my family and I took our first cruise out of Galveston last year, I was impressed by everyone staffing the cruise terminal. From the luggage handlers and greeters to the security and check-in staff, everyone welcomed us with a smile and worked as an efficient team to get us checked in and onboard. These unsung heroes are one key to…

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Galveston Wharves Honored With 2 Awards From Galveston Regional Chamber Of Commerce

February 04, 2020

GALVESTON, TX, Feb. 4, 2020 – Galveston Wharves was honored with two major awards for its long-time economic contributions at the Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce 175th annual meeting on Jan. 31. The port received the Large Business of the Year Award for its exceptional contributions to the community and maritime industry, as well as the Legacy Award for being one of the first members of the chamber. The port…

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Port Undertaking Major Construction Projects

February 02, 2020

The Port of Galveston will be investing millions of dollars in construction projects this year as it begins to implement its 20-Year Strategic Master Plan. Some of the projects are long-deferred maintenance, some pave the way for major business growth, and some are early stages of long-range major improvements. Projects kicking off in 2020 can be grouped in five main areas: - Relocation of cargo operations from the east port…

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