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Port Of Galveston Sets Record with 1.5-Millionth Cruise Passenger

December 09, 2024

GALVESTON, TX (Dec. 10, 2024) – The Port of Galveston, fourth most popular cruise home port in North America, celebrated its 1.5-millionth cruise passenger of the year on Dec. 6, breaking its 2023 record and putting it on track to reach more than 1.6 million passengers by the end of the year.  Rodger Rees, Galveston Wharves port director and CEO congratulated Katrular Buchanan and her family of Amite, La., at…

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Port Thankful for Abundance in 2024

November 27, 2024

By Rodger Rees, Galveston Wharves Port Director and CEO During this season of giving thanks, the Port of Galveston has much to celebrate. When I reflect on 2024, I’m grateful for many things, including our strong financial performance, progress with master plan projects, and the support of our staff, board, City Council and community. Financial Performance Fuels Growth As a self-sustaining city entity with no taxing authority or city funding,…

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New Economic Stats Show Growing Port Impacts

November 26, 2024

I’m excited to share new economic impact numbers for the Port of Galveston’s cruise and cargo business lines. They demonstrate how important this port is to the local, regional and state economies. They also stress the tremendous return on investment Galveston citizens get as the port funnels its revenues back into growing the port.  The Martin Associates report presents 2023 economic numbers generated by marine cargo activity at public and…

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Galveston Wind Turbine Imports Picking Up

November 18, 2024

GALVESTON, TX (Nov. 19, 2024) – Wind turbine shipments are picking up at the Port of Galveston, with hundreds of imported blades and tower pieces bound for a $5 billion wind farm being built in New Mexico. This year through October, the port has imported 979 wind pieces totaling more than 32,000 tons, with eight more ships scheduled through the end of the year. Activity is expected to remain strong through 2025. …

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Port of Galveston to Celebrate 200th Anniversary in 2025

November 04, 2024

By Rodger Rees, Galveston Wharves Port Director and CEO Spanning two centuries, the Port of Galveston’s fascinating history could fill a book with tales of pirates, naval battles, riches, and resilience. The port will mark its remarkable 200th anniversary in 2025 with public events, publication of a history book and more. We’re planning a full year of activities to share the port’s history, spotlight the contributions of the port and…

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Maintaining Authorized Channel Depths for Major Industry

October 21, 2024

By Rodger Rees, Galveston Wharves Port Director and CEO Few American waterways handle the diversity of cargos and business of Galveston Harbor. Last year, 1.5 million cruise passengers and 3.9 million tons of cargo, from cattle and cars to giant wind turbine pieces, crossed port-owned docks. Private operators, dealing in hydrocarbons and fertilizers, handled around 10 million tons. Today the harbor can accommodate large ships, from 34-foot-draft cruise ships and…

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Galveston Wharves, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Sign Long-Term Agreement

October 16, 2024

Galveston, TX (WEDNESDAY, OCT. 16, 2024) – It’s official! Galveston Wharves and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH) executives have executed a long-term agreement for NCLH ships to sail from the port’s newest cruise terminal when it opens in November 2025.  Participating in the signing were Rodger Rees, Galveston Wharves port director and CEO, and Dan Farkas, NCLH executive vice president, general counsel, chief development officer and assistant secretary. The…

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Maintaining Channel Depths an Expensive, Non-Stop Job

October 08, 2024

By Rodger Rees, Galveston Wharves Port Director and CEO Maintaining federally authorized depths and widths in Galveston Harbor is the lifeblood of the Port of Galveston and private operations. The channel must be continuously dredged at a cost of millions of dollars a year to remove the silt that dramatically reduces depths in both federal and non-federal portions of the channel. Galveston Harbor is ranked among the top 40 busiest…

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De Leon Living American Dream, Inspiring Others

October 01, 2024

Editor's note: The Galveston County Daily News recently recognized Galveston Wharves Mobility Director Julio De Leon and other leaders during Hispanic Heritage Month for their accomplishments and contributions to the community. Julio De Leon, Galveston Wharves Mobility director, immigrated to Houston from his native Guatemala at age 10 with his family in 1988. His father was looking for better opportunities for himself, his wife and four children. Today, as a…

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