Work is a Breeze with the Right Partner
The nation’s largest port handling wind energy components on the Gulf Coast
Port Corpus Christi provides an array of advantages for the movement of break bulk and heavy lift cargo such as wind energy components. Facilities include 6 near dock laydown yards; highway and rail accessible; a 47′ deep ship channel; dockside rail; three Class-1 rail carriers and a short line railroad; a skilled labor force; open, covered and dockside storage; and state-of-the-art security and safety operations.
Port Corpus Christi has been a pioneer in development and implementation of efficient transportation and logistics solutions for the renewable energy industry and particularly for the wind energy industry.
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- The Port’s new Nueces River Rail Yard features 8 tracks each 8,500’ long to accommodate 8 unit trains simultaneously
- Three Class-1 railroads directly connected to the Port’s interchange yard and railroad system via short line railroad company
- Dockside rail loading and truck transfer capability
- Quick access to US 181 and other highways
- Direct connector to Interstate 37 via the Joe Fulton International Trade Corridor
- Home to the strongest open wharf on the Gulf of Mexico
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