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Uber Service Now Available at Port of Galveston Cruise Terminals

May 18, 2023

Galveston, TX (May 18, 2023) – Uber is now available to provide passenger drop-off and pick-up at the Port of Galveston’s three cruise terminals. The Galveston Wharves and Uber recently signed an agreement to formalize the ride-hailing company’s service at the port. “We are excited to announce that we’re partnering with Uber to give our passengers another convenient ground transportation option,” said Port Director and CEO Rodger Rees. In addition…

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Galveston Cruise Terminal Getting $53 Million Makeover for Carnival Jubilee Arrival

May 18, 2023

Galveston, TX (May 19, 2023) – The Galveston Wharves is investing $53 million in a major expansion at Cruise Terminal 25 to accommodate Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Jubilee, a new…

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Texas Port Mission Plan Details $9.67B in Critical Projects

May 09, 2023

By Rodger Rees, Galveston Wharves Port Director and CEO Supply chain interruptions in recent years have emphasized how essential ports are to state, national and global economies. Texas relies heavily…

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State Funding for Port Projects a Sea Change

April 24, 2023

By Rodger Rees, Galveston Wharves Port Director and CEO  The Texas Legislature could make history this session by allocating $600 million in state funds for capital projects and ship channel…

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Port Off to a Strong Start in 2023

March 30, 2023

By Rodger Rees, Galveston Wharves Port Director and CEO From cruise and cargo to capital projects, the Port of Galveston is off to a strong start this year. When comparing…

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Port Weighing Funding Options For Major Capital Projects

March 06, 2023

By Rodger Rees, Galveston Wharves Port Director and CEO The Galveston Wharves Board and staff are weighing our best options for funding major capital projects slated for the next few…

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Port Engineers Play Lead Role in Strategic Master Plan Projects

February 19, 2023

By Rodger Rees, Galveston Wharves Port Director and CEO The Galveston Wharves has built a strong engineering team to carry out millions of dollars in expansion projects and critical repairs detailed in the port’s 20-Year Strategic Master Plan. National Engineers Week, Feb. 19-25, is the perfect opportunity to spotlight the port’s Engineering Department and recognize them for their dedication and hard work. Our Engineering Department is overseeing major aspects of…

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3 Port Projects to Improve Public Access, Safety

February 06, 2023

By Rodger Rees, Galveston Wharves Port Director and CEO Port staff is working on three projects to enhance public access and safety, particularly in the port’s commercial areas. Unlike some working ports largely restricted from public access, the Port of Galveston has popular commercial areas heavily used by the public. We also host more than 1 million cruise passengers a year.  The projects that I’m going to spotlight today are…

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Galveston Wharves Port Director Honored with Prestigious Award

February 01, 2023

Galveston, TX (Feb. 1, 2023) – Rodger Rees, Galveston Wharves Port Director and CEO, has been honored as the Galvestonian of the Year by the Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce for positively contributing to the betterment of the region’s business community. Rees accepted the “Nonno” Tony Smecca Galvestonian of the Year award at the chamber’s 178th annual meeting on Jan. 28. Rees oversees the fourth most popular cruise port in North America…

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