PORT of Corpus Christi moved more than 50 million tonnes of goods through its Corpus Christi Ship Channel in a single quarter, setting a record for the sixth consecutive quarter, according to Greece's Container News.
The 52 million tonnes moved in Q3 2023 was a 7.7 per cent increase from the same period last year and 4.5 per cent higher than the prior record set in Q2 2023.
'The new high mark primarily can be attributed to a jump in crude oil exports,' said the port in a statement.
The Port of Corpus Christi saw a 4.4 per cent increase in crude oil shipments (to 32.4 million tonnes) compared to Q2 2023, as well as slightly higher volumes in liquefied natural gas (LNG), petroleum products and agricultural commodities.
Moreover, Port of Corpus Christi customers have moved 151.3 million tonnes through the gateway during the first nine months of 2023, a 9.4 per cent increase from the same period in 2022. The leading commodities during this period were crude oil, refined products and LNG.
'This milestone is a testament to the strength of our customers in meeting the continued strong demands of the global energy market,' said Kent Britton, CEO of Port of Corpus Christi.
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The 52 million tonnes moved in Q3 2023 was a 7.7 per cent increase from the same period last year and 4.5 per cent higher than the prior record set in Q2 2023.
'The new high mark primarily can be attributed to a jump in crude oil exports,' said the port in a statement.
The Port of Corpus Christi saw a 4.4 per cent increase in crude oil shipments (to 32.4 million tonnes) compared to Q2 2023, as well as slightly higher volumes in liquefied natural gas (LNG), petroleum products and agricultural commodities.
Moreover, Port of Corpus Christi customers have moved 151.3 million tonnes through the gateway during the first nine months of 2023, a 9.4 per cent increase from the same period in 2022. The leading commodities during this period were crude oil, refined products and LNG.
'This milestone is a testament to the strength of our customers in meeting the continued strong demands of the global energy market,' said Kent Britton, CEO of Port of Corpus Christi.
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