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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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PORT RECEIVES HIGHEST REWARD FOR FINANCIAL REPORTING

April 24, 2018

L-R: Rodger Rees, Port Director/CEO, Mark Murchison, Finance Director, E.L. "Ted" O'Rourke, Chairman Galveston, TX (April 24, 2018) –The Board of Trustees of the Galveston Wharves (Port of Galveston) was recently awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR). The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of…

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PORT OF GALVESTON CELEBRATES 3RD ANNUAL PORTS DAY

April 05, 2018

GALVESTON, TX (April 5, 2018) -The Port of Galveston is proud to mark April 5th as Western Hemisphere Ports Day. Led by the American Association of Port Authorities, the Port of Galveston joins hundreds of ports in North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean, to highlight and celebrate the value of ports. The day acknowledges the port industry’s role in job creation and economic prosperity, and its commitment to…

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PORT OF GALVESTON ENDS YEAR WITH CRUISE MILESTONE

January 12, 2018

GALVESTON, TX (January 11, 2018) The Port of Galveston announced that it achieved a new milestone in December 2017, embarking 113,488 passengers, surpassing previous passenger volumes and setting a record as the busiest month since the port began its cruise business on September 30, 2000. In addition, the Port achieved another significant milestone in December; it welcomed its 9 millionth cruise passenger since beginning cruise operations. December 2017 was also…

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PORT OF GALVESTON WELCOMES NEW DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION

December 20, 2017

GALVESTON, Texas (December 18, 2017) - The Port of Galveston welcomed its newest staff member today. Laura C. Camcioglu is the Port's new Director of Administration. Ms. Camcioglu will lead the Port's Administration Department. She is responsible for overseeing the administrative functions of the Port, including all human resources, procurement, general administration, information systems and risk and safety activities. Formerly the Assistant Manager for Christian Community Service Center, Camcioglu has…

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PORT OF GALVESTON APPOINTS NEW PORT DIRECTOR

December 13, 2017

GALVESTON, Texas (Dec.13, 2017) – The Board of Trustees of the Galveston Wharves is pleased to announce that Rodger E. Rees has been appointed as Port Director for the Port of Galveston. Mr. Rees will assume his new role at the Port of Galveston effective Jan. 15, 2018. Mr. Rees was selected following a nationwide executive search for a business leader with the skill sets the Board of Trustees felt…

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VISION OF THE SEAS SETS SAIL ON FIRST CRUISE FROM GALVESTON

November 07, 2017

GALVESTON, Texas (November 7, 2017)- Royal Caribbean International’s Vision of the Seas began its home port seasonal sailing itinerary from the Port of Galveston with a 5 day Western Caribbean cruise on Monday, November 6, 2017. “We are thrilled to welcome Royal Caribbean International’s ship, Vision of the Seas to its new seasonal homeport in Galveston. The presence of Vision of the Seas will be good for the Island and the Port since it strengthens Royal…

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PORT OF GALVESTON AWARDED $1 MILLION FEDERAL SECURITY GRANT

September 15, 2017

Galveston, Texas (Sept. 15, 2017) - The Port of Galveston is pleased to announce that it has received a $1 million grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).  The grant was awarded through the 2017 Port Security Grant Program (PSGP), administered by FEMA, to support improvements in port security and enhance maritime awareness.  The award will be used to fund two projects.  The first project expands the Port’s fiber infrastructure and video…

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PORT OF GALVESTON OPEN FOR BUSINESS AS OF SEPTEMBER 1

September 14, 2017

Galveston, Texas (Sept. 7, 2017) – Despite some confusion in media reports, the Port of Galveston is open for business. The port has been fully operational since reopening Sept. 1 when the United States Coast Guard (USCG) lifted all traffic restrictions through the Galveston ship channel.  On that date, the port welcomed home the Carnival Freedom, Carnival Valor and Royal Caribbean’s Liberty of the Seas. The Carnival Breeze arrived the next day and cruising from the…

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