The Freeport Harbor Channel Has Reopened Without Restrictions

Port Freeport at Port Condition RECOVERY. The Captain of the Port, Sector Houston-Galveston of the United States Coast Guard is permitting the Freeport Harbor Channel and the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (GIWW) to open without restrictions effective 9:00 a.m. September 23, 2020. Port Freeport terminal gates remained open throughout Tropical Storm Beta.

Port Freeport is a leading port in the export of crude oil and natural gas liquids and ranked 6th in chemicals, 17th in foreign waterborne tonnage, and 26th in containers. A 2019 Economic Impact Study by Texas A&M Transportation Institute revealed that, nationally, the Freeport Harbor Channel generates 279,780 jobs and has a total economic output of $149 billion. The Freeport Harbor Channel serves BASF, Chiquita Fresh N.A., CMA CGM, Dole Fresh Fruit, The Dow Chemical Company, Freeport LNG, Glovis, Grimaldi Lines, Hoegh Autoliners, Horizon Auto Logistics, Liberty Global Logistics, Wallenius Wilhelmsen Ocean, Mammoet, Phillips 66, Riviana Foods, Inc., Sallaum Lines, Seaway Crude Pipeline Company, Tenaris, and Vulcan Materials Company.

Port Freeport is committed to keeping the local community informed of our operations and results. If you have questions or comments about this announcement, please email or call Jessica Follett, Public Affairs Manager.