Port of Houston News Updates

BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Talke USA to Upfit Trucks With Hydrogen Fuel Cell Powertrains

The tractors will be Talke’s first low- or zero-emissions Class 8 semis and will be used for drayage runs in the Houston area. The trucks are expected to have a range of 300 to 350 miles.

October 15, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

Port of Houston Fended Off Hacking Attempt

The Port of Houston issued a statement Sept. 23 saying it had successfully defended against an attempted hack in August and “no operational data or systems were impacted.â€

September 24, 2021
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Houston Ship Channel Shut as Storm Hits Chemical Disaster Site

The Houston Ship Channel was shut April 7 as violent storms wracked the site of one of the worst Gulf Coast industrial disasters in 14 years.

April 8, 2019
BusinessEquipmentLogistics

Port Houston Credits Teamwork With Other Ports for Strong Rebound From Harvey

The Port of Houston, closed for a week after Hurricane Harvey, rebounded sharply in September with a 22% year-over-year increase in container traffic that would have been impossible without the sacrifice of others, the top official at the port acknowledged.

October 31, 2017