CONTAINER volumes at port Houston exceeded 2 million TEU year to date in June, reaching 2.16 million TEU - up 3 per cent compared to the same period in 2024.
Monthly volumes at Port Houston totalled 331,864 TEU a 2 per cent decline from June last year, reports London's Port Technology International.
Resin exports remain a key driver of activity, with the port handling 60 per cent of the US resin export market.
Loaded container exports rose 16 per cent year over year (YoY) in June, while loaded imports declined 9 per cent.
Starting August 1, the port will implement a dwell fee for refrigerated import containers (reefers) that remain at its terminals beyond a designated time, aimed at improving yard efficiency.
General cargo volumes at public terminals increased 6 per cent year to date (YTD).
Steel imports rose 3 per cent, totalling 2.18 million short tonnes. Overall tonnage through June reached 27.4 million short tonnes, up 3 per cent from the previous year.
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Monthly volumes at Port Houston totalled 331,864 TEU a 2 per cent decline from June last year, reports London's Port Technology International.
Resin exports remain a key driver of activity, with the port handling 60 per cent of the US resin export market.
Loaded container exports rose 16 per cent year over year (YoY) in June, while loaded imports declined 9 per cent.
Starting August 1, the port will implement a dwell fee for refrigerated import containers (reefers) that remain at its terminals beyond a designated time, aimed at improving yard efficiency.
General cargo volumes at public terminals increased 6 per cent year to date (YTD).
Steel imports rose 3 per cent, totalling 2.18 million short tonnes. Overall tonnage through June reached 27.4 million short tonnes, up 3 per cent from the previous year.
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