Vol. 10, No. 8 January 2026

Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock Presents Port of Brownsville Economic Impact Study

From left, Texas Sen. Adam Hinojosa, Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock and Brownsville Navigation District Chairman Esteban “Steve” Guerra pose for a photo following Hancock’s announcement of the Port of Brownsville’s 2024 Economic Impact Study at the Port of Brownsville Administration Office on Wednesday, Dec. 17.

Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock joined Brownsville Navigation District Chairman Esteban “Steve” Guerra and Texas Sen. Adam Hinojosa on Dec.17, to present the findings of the Port of Brownsville 2024 Economic Impact Study, conducted by the Texas Comptroller’s Office, during a press briefing held at the Port of Brownsville Administration Office.

The study highlights the Port of Brownsville’s significant role in the Texas economy, contributing $11.9 billion to the state’s gross domestic product (GDP) and reinforcing the port’s importance as a driver of trade and industry. Based on the Comptroller’s estimate, trade through the Port of Brownsville in 2024 resulted in 101,073 jobs.

"The findings of this economic impact study clearly demonstrate the Port of Brownsville’s vital role in strengthening Texas’ economy and supporting growth in the Rio Grande Valley," said Guerra. "From global trade and industrial development to job creation and infrastructure investment, the port continues to deliver measurable value for the state while positioning our region for long-term competitiveness."

As the only deepwater seaport on the Texas-Mexico border, the Port of Brownsville plays a critical strategic role in international commerce, accounting for 5.3% of the total trade value moving through all 23 Texas seaports. In 2024, the port was a net exporter by value, with $12.1 billion in exports compared to $10.6 billion in imports, handling more than 28 million tons of cargo.

El Puerto que Late al Ritmo de México

Editor’s Note: This article is originally featured at www.t21.com.mx

Con el 90% de su negocio ligado al vecino del sur y a punto de cumplir 90 años, el puerto marítimo texano acelera su transformación ante la incertidumbre del T-MEC y los retos en la frontera.

La integración económica entre México y Estados Unidos no solo ocurre en los acuerdos comerciales o en las cifras de intercambio anual; se vive todos los días en la frontera, donde miles de industrias dependen de un flujo constante y preciso de mercancías. En este entramado, el Puerto de Brownsville -sureste de Texas- se ha consolidado como una pieza estratégica para el noreste mexicano, un punto donde la manufactura, la logística y el comercio encuentran continuidad. Para empresas de Monterrey, Saltillo, Reynosa o Matamoros, el Puerto de Brownsville no es un destino, sino una extensión operativa de sus cadenas productivas, un corredor que permite acelerar procesos, reducir costos y asegurar la competitividad regional. No es casualidad: cerca del 90% del negocio del puerto está directamente vinculado a México, lo que confirma la profundidad de esta interdependencia.

Esa integración profunda, más fuerte que cualquier tensión política, es el eje de la conversación con William Dietrich, director general del Puerto de Brownsville, y Ervey González, asociado de Desarrollo de Negocios y Desarrollo Económico. Ambos resaltan en entrevista con T21 que el ecosistema binacional funciona con una lógica interdependiente que no puede detenerse por debates coyunturales. "Somos una región, una economía muy integrada", afirma González, subrayando que el ciclo productivo entre Brownsville y México es un ejemplo vivo del Tratado entre México, Estados Unidos y Canadá (T-MEC): materias primas que llegan al puerto, se transforman en México y regresan como bienes terminados a Estados Unidos o Canadá.

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Brownsville Mooring Earns ISO 9001:2015 Quality Certification

Brownsville Mooring LLC announced Jan. 8, that it achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification, an internationally recognized quality management standard, reinforcing the company’s commitment to consistent, reliable, and professional maritime services.

Since 1997, the company has provided professional line handling and dockside services at the Port of Brownsville.

"Achieving ISO 9001:2015 certification validates the systems, training, and discipline our team applies to every job on the docks," said Mary Gomez, retired co-founder of Brownsville Mooring LLC. "More importantly, it reinforces our promise to customers that quality, safety, and consistency are never optional."

ISO 9001:2015 certification demonstrates Brownsville Mooring’s adherence to rigorous quality management principles, including documented processes, risk-based thinking, accountability, and continuous improvement. For customers, this certification provides added confidence that services are delivered with a consistent focus on safety, efficiency, and operational excellence.

Customer Appreciation Luncheon 2025

Watch highlights from the Port of Brownsville’s Customer Appreciation Luncheon, held Dec. 4 at the Rancho Viejo Convention Center, featuring key announcements and the presentation of the 2025 Chairman’s Award.

During the event, Brownsville Navigation District Chairman Esteban “Steve” Guerra recognized M&M Mooring as the award recipient, honoring owner Mark Clive for nearly three decades of exceptional service, safety, and reliability. The annual luncheon celebrates the tenants and port customers whose partnership makes the Port of Brownsville an invaluable place to do business.

BROWNSVILLE NAVIGATION DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS

Esteban "Steve" Guerra

Chairman

Sergio Tito Lopez

Vice Chairman

John Reed

Secretary

John Wood

Commissioner

Ernesto Gutierrez

Commissioner