Tagged: Galveston

Galveston Wharves is projecting record-breaking lay-ship revenues for the first quarter of 2020. The port forecasts a record-breaking quarter for lay-dockage revenue, with 83 ship calls this year to date generating almost $1.2 million. (more…)

The Port of Galveston, fourth busiest cruise port in North America, welcomed its 1 millionth cruise passenger of the year on December 4, 2019, setting a new record for the port. (more…)

As the Port of Galveston’s cruise industry grows, so does its local and state economic impact. According to a national report, Galveston’s cruise business grew by 13 percent in 2018, resulting in $1.5 billion in cruise industry direct expenditures and 26,241 jobs with total wages of $1.75 billion in Texas. (more…)

The Port of Galveston is going green with a number of environmental initiatives, including membership in Green Marine, the leading voluntary environmental program for North America’s maritime industry. (more…)

The Port of Galveston announced today that it has finalized a new agreement with Disney Cruise Line extending preferential berthing agreement rights at the Port for an additional 10 years with an option to renew for two additional five year periods effective November 1, 2018. (more…)

The Port of Galveston is excited to announce that on Sunday, December 9, 2018 it welcomed its 10 millionth passenger to embark from the port’s cruise terminal. The Port began cruise operations in 2000. (more…)

The Port of Galveston recently announced that Mr. Brett Milutin has been promoted from Harbormaster to Director of Port Operations. Milutin will report directly to Rodger Rees, CEO/Port Director. (more…)

A feud over fog has strained relations between Galveston port trustees and commissioners for the pilots tasked with getting ships safely in and out. The quarrel, which has enshrouded the two sides for months, boiled over again Tuesday. (houstonchronicle.com)