Preliminary operating and financial results show that the Port of Houston Authority had a remarkable 2015, setting new records in container movements and cargo tonnage and growth, Executive Director Roger Guenther announced today.
In his report to the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority at its regular monthly meeting, Guenther said that in 2015, the Port Authority handled 30.5 million tons of cargo at its facilities, surpassing the record set in 2014 of 30.3 million tons (figures exclude bulk terminals leased to third parties).
“The success of the Port Authority is a success for all of our stakeholders and the community that we serve,” said the Executive Director. Guenther expressed his gratitude to the Port Commission, customers, Port Authority employees, and the men and women who work on the waterfront for their dedication to the Port Authority’s vision to serve as America’s distribution hub for the next generation.”
Guenther reflected that the many 2015 accomplishments, which aligned with the Port Authority’s strategic goals, were achieved by staff relying on the leadership and support from the Port Commission, which he added, “drives success for our customers and users of the Port Authority facilities.”