Brownsville port eyes container business

Brownsville port eyes container business

The Port of Brownsville is setting its sights on a major operational shift, with potential ripple effects for South Texas commerce.

Rodriguez: Negotiations underway with carriers that would like to turn the Port of Brownsville into a container port – Rio Grande Guardian

PHARR, Texas – Brownsville Navigation District leaders are in discussions with a couple of carriers about developing a container port component at the Port of Brownsville. At the moment the port handles only bulk and break bulk, which means any oversized cargo that cannot be shipped in or out on containers. Brief details of the negotiations were provided by Antonio “Tony” Rodriguez, director of cargo services and foreign trade zone administrator…