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Gulf of Mexico port coping better than West Coast hub
Photo: Port Houston
While the port of Los Angeles dramatically lost container volumes in May, Port Houston continued its upward trend in May 2025, handling 381,640 teu – a 5% year-on-year increase.
Total volumes for the first five months climbed to 1.84 million teu, up by 4% compared to 2024. General cargo rose by 12% and steel imports by 11%, while total tonnage reached 22.9 million t, up by 2%.
To support ongoing growth, Port Houston has expanded its 'Express Pass' truck appointment system and introduced a cloud-based 'Execution and Visibility Platform' (EVP) offering customers real-time data.
"This transparency will allow our clients to make better data-driven decisions," said CEO Charlie Jenkins. The final phase of the 'Project 11' ship channel expansion is also nearing completion, aiming to boost long-term resilience and capacity. (ah)