Port of Corpus Christi Remains Open as COVID-19 Pandemic Evolves
As area businesses close temporarily throughout the South Texas Coastal Bend community to combat evolving COVID-19 concerns, the Port of Corpus Christi (PCCA) will remain open to provide critical infrastructure services and functions, as defined by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).
Port of Corpus Christi Continues to Maintain Uninterrupted Business Operations
The Port of Corpus Christi continues to maintain uninterrupted business operations as it works in close cooperation with federal, state and local governments as well as industry in the implementation of its COVID-19 response measures. The Port of Corpus Christi Incident Management Team (IMT) was activated March 13th and will remain active for the duration of this pandemic.
Phillips 66, Trafigura and the Port of Corpus Christi Partner to Build Offshore Single Point Mooring Facility
Phillips 66 and Trafigura Group pte. Ltd announced today that they have formed a 50/50 joint venture, Bluewater Texas Terminal LLC (“Bluewater Texas”) to build an offshore deepwater port project consisting of up to two single point mooring (SPM) buoys. The Bluewater Texas SPM project will be strategically located approximately 21 miles offshore from the Port of Corpus Christi in deepwater to allow for the safe and environmentally responsible loading of crude tankers, including Very Large Crude Carriers or “VLCCs.”
New Port of Corpus Christi Commissioner Al Jones Sworn In
The Port of Corpus Christi Authority’s newest Commissioner was sworn in on Tuesday, February 18, 2020. Nueces County Judge Barbara Canales administered the Oath of Office. Jones fills the Commission seat left vacant by Wayne Squires. Jones will fulfill Squires’ remaining term, which will end on Dec. 31, 2020.
Port of Corpus Christi Awarded $17M Federal Grant for First Phase of Avery Point Terminal Redevelopment
The Port of Corpus Christi has received a federal grant of more than $17 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation – Maritime Administration to expand Oil Dock 3 as the first of four phases in the redevelopment of the Avery Point Terminal (Avery Point).
Port of Corpus Christi Included in President’s Proposed FY 21 Budget for $100M
In the newly released fiscal year 2021 President’s Budget, the White House included over $100 million for the Port of Corpus Christi’s Ship Channel Improvement Project (CIP) under the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Civil Works Division for Coastal Navigation Construction. This is the third consecutive year that the Port of Corpus Christi has been included in the President’s proposed budget.
Port of Corpus Christi Applauds USMCA
Corpus Christi, TX, USA – The Port of Corpus Christi commends President Donald J. Trump and the Texas Congressional delegation, led by Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX8) and Congressman Henry Cuellar…
Port of Corpus Christi Closes 2019 with Record Tonnage
Corpus Christi, TX, USA – The Port of Corpus Christi ended 2019 with record tonnages for December of 13.8 million cargo tons and 122.2 million cargo tons for the entire…
Port of Corpus Christi congratulates EPIC on first crude oil shipment
Corpus Christi, TX, USA – EPIC Midstream has completed the loading of its first shipment of crude oil from its new dock in the Inner Harbor, another milestone in the Port of…
Port of Corpus Christi Commission to hold meeting in City of Portland
Corpus Christi, TX, USA – The Port of Corpus Christi Commission will hold its next meeting on November 12, 2019 at the NorthShore Country Club in Portland as part of its ongoing…