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Port Green Marine-certified for 5th Consecutive Year

July 01, 2026

GALVESTON, Texas (July 1, 2026) – The Port of Galveston has earned recertification as a Green Marine port for the fifth consecutive year, reaffirming its commitment to environmental stewardship and continuous improvement in…

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Port, Tenants Preparing for Hurricane Season

June 30, 2026

By Rodger Rees, Galveston Wharves Port Director and CEO -- Decades of experience on the Texas Gulf Coast have taught us that we can’t take hurricane preparedness for granted. That’s…

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Milutin Named COO / Executive Deputy Port Director

June 17, 2026

GALVESTON, TX (June 16, 2026) – Brett Milutin has been named chief operating officer (COO) at the Galveston Wharves. The 25-year port employee will continue to carry the title of…

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Unlocking Pelican Island’s Full Potential

June 11, 2026

By Rodger Rees, Galveston Wharves Port Director and CEO -- Now is the time for the Galveston Wharves to unlock the full potential of its undeveloped land on Pelican Island.…

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Aerial review of Galveston Harbor and Pelican Island.

Federal Support Remains Strong for Harbor Maintenance

June 11, 2026

By Rodger Rees, Galveston Wharves Port Director and CEO -- For more than 150 years, federal officials have recognized the critical importance of maintaining depths in Galveston Harbor with funding…

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Aerial view of the Galveston Harbor looking west, showing port facilities, docks, cargo areas, and the surrounding waterfront, with the harbor waters and skyline in the distance.

Cargo Route & Gate Changes Beginning June 15, 2026

June 10, 2026

Gate 40, the Port of Galveston’s main entrance to the West Port Cargo Complex, will be closed due to road construction beginning June 15. It will remain closed for about…

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Row of orange traffic cones lined up in the foreground with moving vehicles blurred in the background, indicating active roadwork. The Galveston Wharves logo appears in the corner of the image.

Traffic Advisory: Use 37th St. to Access Cruise Terminal 28 

May 29, 2026

The port entrance to Cruise Terminal 28 at 33rd Street and Harborside Drive will have limited access beginning May 29 due to an ongoing Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) construction project.  Vehicles traveling on Harborside should…

Port News

Galveston College and Galveston Wharves Board of Trustees at maritime scholarship signing May 22, 2026

Port Establishes Galveston College Scholarship Endowment

May 28, 2026

GALVESTON, TX (May 28, 2026) – The Galveston Wharves is investing in the future of the maritime industry by establishing an endowment at Gaveston College to fund maritime-related degrees and…

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Port Advancing Air Quality Programs

May 27, 2026

By Rodger Rees, Galveston Wharves Port Director and CEO -- As the Port of Galveston continues to grow, so does our commitment to environmental stewardship on the waterfront. I’m excited…

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