Port's Business Park Under Construction

Construction of the new 118-acre shovel-ready business park is underway at the Port of Brownsville. This project will support the business community and attract more job opportunities for the regional workforce.

This development will connect companies with the port's efficient multimodal transportation and robust storage capabilities.

Port Talk: Industrial Projects Ahead to Bolster Economy

Discover the dynamic growth and strategic advancements unfolding at the Port of Brownsville.

Listen to what Port Director and CEO Eduardo A. Campirano had to say about the port's rising prominence among the nation’s maritime ports in this episode of Port Talk.

Artificial Reef Near South Padre Island Growing

Editor's Note: This video is originally featured at www.krgv.com

Founded in 2015, the RGV Reef Project, located 13 miles northeast of South Padre Island and encompassing 1,650 acres, holds the title of largest artificial reef in the state. This endeavor has been a collaborative labor led by the non-profit organization Friends of the RGV Reef with the help from the Port of Brownsville, port tenants and other generous contributors.

The Port of Brownsville is a vital partner in the Friends of the RGV Reef project, contributing to the creation of an artificial reef that enhances marine biodiversity and recreational opportunities. The artificial reef not only enhances biodiversity but also contributes to the local economy by attracting divers, anglers, and ecotourists.

Economic development corporation leaders from Hidalgo County toured the Port of Brownsville Sept. 29. to learn more about the Port that Works.

Port's Regional Footprint Highlighted in Economic Development Tour

Editor's Note: This article is originally featured at www.riograndeguardian.com

Economic development corporation leaders from across the Rio Grande Valley have thanked the Brownsville Navigation District for giving them a guided tour of the Port of Brownsville.



Among the communities represented on the tour were Weslaco, Edinburg, Elsa and McAllen, along with the Rio Grande Valley Partnership.

October 12

Propeller Club Meeting

October 14

Port of Brownsville Dock Dash 5K1M Family Fun Run/Walk

October 18

BND Board Meeting

October 31 

Halloween 

November 1 

BND Board Meeting /All Saints Day

November 2 

All Souls Day 

November 10

Veterans Day – Port Offices Closed

November 15

BND Board Meeting 

November 23

Thanksgiving Day – Port Offices closed Nov. 23-24

The Port of Brownsville is home to many Texas Gulf Shrimpers.

Resolution to Support Shrimp Industry Passes

The Brownsville Navigation District (BND) Board of Commissioners unanimously passed a resolution during a regular board meeting held Oct. 3, endorsing and supporting the shrimping industry in South Texas amid economic challenges.

The Port of Brownsville’s Fishing Harbor is home to a variety of commercial fishing vessels, including shrimp boats. Currently, the influx of imported shrimp, continued rising fuel costs and skilled worker shortages are threatening the livelihoods of local shrimpers, their families, and the sustainability of the industry.

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