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Concept for east cruise complex commercial area with Battleship Texas, Cruise Terminal 14, hotel and retail

Port Planning for Growth with Traffic, Mobility Studies

July 13, 2026

By Rodger Rees, Galveston Wharves Port Director and CEO -- As the Port of Galveston implements its updated 20-Year Strategic Master Plan, we’re analyzing the mobility and economic impacts of…

Cargo, Port News

Wallenius-Wilhelmsen cargo ship offloading ro-ro cargo at the port's new cargo berth at Pier 39-40

Port of Galveston Opens New Berth with 1st Cargo Vessel Call

July 03, 2026

GALVESTON, Texas (July 3, 2026) – The Port of Galveston’s new cargo berth officially opened for business July 2 with a Wallenius Wilhelmsen cargo carrier delivering roll-on/roll-off cargo at the West…

Port News

Aerial of Cruise Terminal 16 with MSC cruise ship

Cruise Terminal 16 Earns LEED Silver Certification

July 01, 2026

GALVESTON, Texas (July 1, 2026) – The Port of Galveston’s Cruise Terminal 16 has been recognized for meeting high standards for environmentally sustainable design, construction and operations with Silver certification under…

Green Marine

Green Marine certified seal

Port Green Marine-certified for 5th Consecutive Year

July 01, 2026

GALVESTON, Texas (July 1, 2026) – The Port of Galveston has earned recertification as a Green Marine port for the fifth consecutive year, reaffirming its commitment to environmental stewardship and continuous improvement in…

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Port, Tenants Preparing for Hurricane Season

June 30, 2026

By Rodger Rees, Galveston Wharves Port Director and CEO -- Decades of experience on the Texas Gulf Coast have taught us that we can’t take hurricane preparedness for granted. That’s…

Port News

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Milutin Named COO / Executive Deputy Port Director

June 17, 2026

GALVESTON, TX (June 16, 2026) – Brett Milutin has been named chief operating officer (COO) at the Galveston Wharves. The 25-year port employee will continue to carry the title of…

Port Director Message

Pelican Island aerial

Unlocking Pelican Island’s Full Potential

June 11, 2026

By Rodger Rees, Galveston Wharves Port Director and CEO -- Now is the time for the Galveston Wharves to unlock the full potential of its undeveloped land on Pelican Island.…

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Aerial review of Galveston Harbor and Pelican Island.

Federal Support Remains Strong for Harbor Maintenance

June 11, 2026

By Rodger Rees, Galveston Wharves Port Director and CEO -- For more than 150 years, federal officials have recognized the critical importance of maintaining depths in Galveston Harbor with funding…

Port News

Aerial view of the Galveston Harbor looking west, showing port facilities, docks, cargo areas, and the surrounding waterfront, with the harbor waters and skyline in the distance.

Cargo Route & Gate Changes Beginning June 15, 2026

June 10, 2026

Gate 40, the Port of Galveston’s main entrance to the West Port Cargo Complex, will be closed due to road construction beginning June 15. It will remain closed for about…

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