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Port Houston has handled 3.43M TEUs through October 2024—a 7% increase year-over-year—despite a 15% dip in October’s numbers. Industry experts view this as a temporary slowdown, with factors like labor contract expirations and early Chinese New Year shutdowns expected to drive activity in the coming months. Key highlights: - Year-to-date growth: Loaded container volumes are up 6%, driven by demand for resins and minerals. - General cargo shifts: Steel imports fell 25% in October, mirroring a decline in Texas rig activity, but gains in wind power equipment and fiberboard offset the drop. - Investments: New cranes at Barbours Cut Terminal and ongoing Bayport expansion reflect long-term strategic planning. Port Houston’s new Strategic Plan emphasizes adaptability, infrastructure growth, and global competitiveness, ensuring it remains a cornerstone of international trade.

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