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PORT OF GALVESTON WELCOMES NEW DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY

November 21, 2018

Galveston, TX- (Nov. 28, 2018) – The Port of Galveston welcomed its newest staff member yesterday at the Board of Trustees of the Galveston Wharves board meeting. Mr. Kenneth Campbell has been appointed as the Port’s Director of Public Safety. In his new position, Mr. Campbell will be responsible for managing and directing the Port Police & Security Department including emergency management and administrative planning for all aspects of public safety. His responsibilities…

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CARNIVAL VISTA SETS SAIL FROM GALVESTON

September 24, 2018

Galveston, TX (Sept. 23, 2018) –The Port of Galveston is pleased to announce that Carnival Cruise Lines newest, largest, and most innovative ship, Carnival Vista, sailed on its first voyage from its new homeport today.  The arrival of the 133,500-ton Carnival Vista – the largest Carnival Cruise Line ship ever homeported in Galveston – was celebrated today.  The event was highlighted by Galveston Mayor Pro-Tem Craig Brown presenting Carnival President…

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PORT PROMOTES MILUTIN TO DIRECTOR OF PORT OPERATIONS

September 10, 2018

The Port of Galveston recently announced that Mr. Brett Milutin has been promoted from Harbormaster to Director of Port Operations. Milutin will report directly to Rodger Rees, CEO/Port Director. "Having been employed with the Port for over 17 years, Brett not only possesses knowledge of past Port operations, he also brings a ‘can do’ attitude that we are instilling at the Port. I am excited about Brett’s fresh new ideas…

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PORT OF GALVESTON BOND RATING UPGRADED by S&P GLOBAL

August 21, 2018

Standard and Poor’s Global (S&P Global)  recently announced an upgrade to the Port of Galveston’s bond rating from a “BBB+” to an “A-“. The new investment grade rating has a stable outlook. The upgrade reflects the application of S&P Global Ratings' updated rating criteria which was published in March 2018. “Upgrading the Port’s bond rating has been a goal of mine since arriving here at the Port of Galveston. This…

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SHIP CALLS and CARGO VOLUMES CONTINUE to GROW

July 26, 2018

The Port of Galveston announced on Thursday strong results for the month of June 2018. Total vessel calls for the month increased approximately 18 percent year-over-year compared to June 2017 and improved 28 percent year-to-date over last year. Total cargo volume was up 47 percent over June 2017 and up 46 percent year-to-date when compared to the second quarter of 2017. This represents the sixth consecutive month of double-digit growth…

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PORT OF GALVESTON ASSISTS IN GUATAMALAN VOLCANO RELIEF EFFORTS

June 21, 2018

(Galveston, TX) June 19, 2018 –The Port of Galveston assisted in coordinating the shipment of relief supplies for families displaced by the volcanic eruption in Guatemala. Since the Fuego volcano 25 miles southwest of Guatemala began erupting on June 3, 1.7 million people have been affected. More than 4,000 people forced from their homes are staying in emergency shelters to escape dangerous ash, gasses and mudslides. Relief efforts between the City of…

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PORT OF GALVESTON WINS THREE NATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS AWARDS

June 08, 2018

(Galveston, TX) June 8, 2018 – The Port of Galveston is pleased to announce that it will receive three top honors in the annual American Association of Port Authorities Communications Awards Competition. “We are honored to be the recipient of these prestigious awards that recognize our recent communications efforts. These accolades are well deserved. It reinforces that the Port of Galveston is effectively highlighting the important role that the Port plays not…

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FIFTY CLUB HONORS PORT POLICE OFFICER

May 09, 2018

Galveston, TX (May 8, 2018) –The Board of Trustees of the Galveston Wharves (Port of Galveston) is proud to recognize Officer Clay Garrison as the recipient of the Fifty Club “Officer of the Year” award for outstanding achievement while serving 2017. The Fifty Club of Galveston County was created for the dependents of officers in Galveston County. When an officer is injured or killed in the line of duty, the…

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SHIP CALLS AND CARGO VOLUME ON THE RISE AT PORT OF GALVESTON

April 25, 2018

GALVESTON, TX -April 18, 2018 - The Port of Galveston announced on Wednesday strong results for the month of March 2018. Total vessel calls for the month increased approximately 63 percent compared to March 2017 and improved to 33 percent year-to-date over last year. Total cargo volume was up 32.5 percent over March 2017 and up 31 percent year-to-date when compared to the first quarter of 2017. This represents the third consecutive…

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