Port Houston reports a 15% drop in October container volumes but remains up 6% year-to-date.

Port Houston saw a 15% drop in container volumes in October to 309,623 TEUs, with imports and exports down 13% and 21%, respectively. Despite the monthly decline, year-to-date container volumes are up 6%, driven by strong demand in sectors like resins and minerals. Total tonnage is up 3% year-to-date. Port Houston CEO Charlie Jenkins praised the team's resilience. The port has added five new cranes and is constructing a new wharf to boost capacity.

November 25, 2024
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