Hurricane Hanna Impact to the Port: Preparing for Post-Storm Recovery
Corpus Christi, TX, USA – The Port of Corpus Christi remains in Port Condition One and is implementing initial Post Storm Recovery actions in accordance with its 2020 Hurricane Readiness…
Tropical Storm Hanna Impact to the Port: Hurricane Readiness Condition 1
Corpus Christi, TX, USA – The Port of Corpus Christi has increased its Hurricane Readiness Status to Port Condition 1 (Tropical Hazards expected within 12 hours) in accordance with its…
Tropical Storm Hanna Impact to the Port: Hurricane Readiness Condition 2
Anticipating the landfall of Tropical Storm Hanna, the Port of Corpus Christi has increased its Hurricane Readiness Status to Port Condition 2 (Tropical Hazards expected within 24 hours) in accordance with its 2020 Hurricane Readiness Plan. The Port continues to monitor possible impact scenarios for Tropical Storm Hanna in and around the Texas Coastal Bend region.
Buckeye Loads First Vessel at New South Texas Gateway Terminal in the Port of Corpus Christi
The Port of Corpus Christi is proud to recognize Buckeye Partners L.P. for achieving a historic milestone in its South Texas Gateway (STG) Terminal project – loading the first vessel with crude oil sourced from the Permian Basin for export to overseas markets.
Port of Corpus Christi To Receive FEMA Funds for Hurricane Harvey Repairs
The Port of Corpus Christi will receive additional funding from the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) for infrastructure repairs damaged during Hurricane Harvey in 2017. The more than $2.5 million in grant funding derives from federal awards for the State of Texas under the Stafford Act.
Port of Corpus Christi Reports First COVID-19 Positive Case
A Port of Corpus Christi Authority (PCCA) employee has tested positive for COVID-19. The individual works in an office where there are minimal interactions with other employees and is now under self-isolation at home.
Port of Corpus Christi Receives Grant for Joe Fulton Corridor, Rincon Industrial Complex Improvements
The Port of Corpus Christi was awarded a grant by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) under the 2019-2020 Port Access Program for safety improvements to the Joe Fulton International Trade Corridor and Rincon Road leading to the Rincon Industrial Complex. The Port Access Program is funded by the Texas Mobility Fund and is designed to improve safety and fluidity of roads around Texas seaports. The Mobility Fund is underwritten through vehicle title fees, driver record fees, drivers license fees and vehicle inspections.
Port of Corpus Christi partners with LiftFund to offer Covid-19 relief loans to small businesses
The Port of Corpus Christi has allocated a $200,000 grant to LiftFund, a nonprofit community lender, to provide COVID-19 relief loans to eligible small businesses in Nueces and San Patricio counties.
The funds will be used to administer the small business recovery program and provide relief small business loans at 0 percent interest.
Port of Corpus Christi Hosts Virtual Discussion on the Role of Texas Energy in Restarting the Nation’s Economy
The Port of Corpus Christi will host a virtual discussion on “Managing the Critical Importance of Energy in America in a COVID-19 World,” from 9:00 – 11:00 AM EST on May 13, 2020, in partnership with leading trade associations – American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM), the Natural Gas Supply Association (NGSA) and ClearPath.
Port of Corpus Christi Receives EPA Grant for Waterborne Trash Collection
Corpus Christi, TX, USA – Continuing its commitment to environmental stewardship, the Port of Corpus Christi Authority was tentatively awarded a grant from the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to procure…