Vol. 7, No. 11 April 2023 | |
The Port of Brownsville's strategic location as the only deep-water seaport on the U.S.- Mexico border, along with its diverse logistical capabilities, positions it as a leader in the maritime industry. | |
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Powering Wind
Energy Projects
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The Port of Brownsville remains a leader in the movement of wind energy components, thanks to its logistical capabilities and strategic location along the U.S.-Mexico border.
During the first quarter of 2023, five vessels exported wind project cargo to South America, moving more than 80 windmill blades. The blades, manufactured locally by TPI Composites at its facility in Matamoros, Mexico, were transported to the port by truck via the Free Trade International Bridge at Los Indios and securely loaded on to vessels destined for Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Peru.
As the largest land-owning port in the U.S., the Port of Brownsville tops the nation for its capability of receiving, storing and moving massive components for the wind energy industry, including the largest windmill blades imported to the U.S. at 267-feet long. The port’s specialized equipment and skilled workforce are experienced in handling the oversize windmill components for transport by vessel, barge, rail, and truck with ease.
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The Brownsville Navigation District Board of Commissioners unanimously voted March 15, 2023, to pass a resolution recognizing the value of unique environmentally sensitive areas located within the 40,000 acres of the Port of Brownsville. Seated from left to right: John Wood, BND Secretary; Esteban Guerra, BND Chairman. Standing from left to right: John Reed, BND Commissioner; Ralph Cowen, BND Vice Chairman; Sergio Tito Lopez, BND Commissioner; Eduardo A. Campirano, Port Director and CEO; and William J. Irwin, BND legal counsel from Renfro, Irwin & Irwin, PLLC. | BND Board Approves Resolution Supporting Conservation of Regional Ecosystem | |
The Port of Brownsville continues its mission to advance business development in the Rio Grande Valley while conserving the regional ecosystem.
At a regular board meeting held Mar. 15, the Brownsville Navigation District (BND) Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to pass a resolution recognizing the value of unique environmentally sensitive areas located within the 40,000 acres of the Port of Brownsville.
The resolution highlights the BND’s commitment to environmental stewardship through projects including the Bahia Grande Restoration Project, the Endangered Cat Corridor Project, the Peregrine Fund Project for the Protection of the Aplomado Falcon, the Las Lomas Preserve Project, as well as other perpetual conservation easements granted in connection with port and third-party projects.
| Port Observes Western Hemisphere Ports Day | |
The Port of Brownsville, in partnership with the American Association of Port Authorities and its entire hemispheric membership, will commemorate Western Hemisphere Ports Day on April 5. The annual event recognizes the port industry’s role in efficient goods movement, job creation and propelling the economy in nations they serve across the Americas.
This year’s Ports Day theme, Resiliency & Building a Sustainable Future, explores the willpower, adaptability, and drive of the port industry, and how these qualities have continuously navigated this industry through challenging times.
| NextDecade Targeting Rio Grande LNG FID by End of Second Quarter | This article is originally featured at www.lngprime.com | |
LNG terminal developer NextDecade, is now expecting to take a final investment decision on the first three trains of its Rio Grande LNG export project at the Port of Brownsville before the end of the second quarter.
"NextDecade is currently targeting a positive FID on Trains 1-3 of the Rio Grande facility before the end of the second quarter of 2023, with FIDs of the remaining trains to follow thereafter," the firm said in a filling with the US SEC.
The LNG firm previously said it expected to sanction the project during the first quarter of this year.
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Throughout the month of March, the Port of Brownsville connected with its regional stakeholders for a series of presentations across the Rio Grande Valley.
Port staff, led by Port Director and CEO Eduardo A. Campirano, spoke about the port's performance in fiscal year 2022, project updates, and new developments to the following organizations:
- Rotary Club of Pharr
- Lone Star National Bank Board of Directors
- Edinburg Chamber of Commerce
- Rotary Club of Rancho Viejo
- Economic Development Corporation of Weslaco.
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BROWNSVILLE NAVIGATION DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS
Chairman
Vice Chairman
Secretary
Commissioner
Commissioner
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PORT OF BROWNSVILLE ADMINISTRATION
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April 5
Western Hemisphere Ports Day/
BND Board Meeting
April 7
Good Friday- Port Offices Closed
April 19
BND Board Meeting
April 26-27
Logistics World Summit
& Expo 2023, Mexico City
May 3
BND Board Meeting
May 5
Cinco De Mayo
May 10
Mother's Day (Mexico)
May 14
Mother's Day
May 16
Port of Brownsville's 87th Anniversary
May 17
BND Board Meeting
May 22
National Maritime Day
May 29
Memorial Day- Port Offices Closed
| Mexico Starts 2023 as Top U.S. Trade Partner | This article is originally featured at www.freightwaves.com | |
Mexico ranked as the United States’ top trading partner for the second consecutive month in January, according to the most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Mexico’s total trade with the U.S. increased 12% year over year to $64 billion, compared to the same period in 2022. Mexico exported $27 billion in goods and services in January, while recording $37 billion in imports.
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