The mission of
the Trade Development Division is to promote and generate
international and national trade benefiting the local
economy by educating the public and maritime industry
about the high quality, broad array of services and
facilities the Port of Houston Authority and the Port
of Houston has to offer.
 The
port industry is indeed unique and faces many challenges
to its daily operations and continued growth. Two key
divisions responsible for most of the Port’s growth
and customer interactions are Trade Development and
Operations. Trade Development works hard to manage business
and growth opportunities, always mindful of the unique
considerations of government, environment and its customers.
Through its efforts both locally and via international
trade missions, Trade Development is doing an excellent
job of bringing vital new business to the Port.
The primary thing we offer is
our location and the physical infrastructure for use
by vessels and cargo handlers. The PHA provides clean,
safe and strategically located wharves and storage areas
to facilitate all aspects of cargo handling. The Trade
Development Division ensures that existing and potential
customers are fully aware that the Port Authority offers
enhanced services to help our customers conduct international
trade.
Trade Development constantly
surveys the global marketplace so PHA remains aware
of emerging shipping and commodity trends. The division
diligently acquires market data from third-party providers
from which we glean strategic insight to drive our planning
for facility enhancement and / or expansion. PHA also
calls upon the Trade Development Division to perform
its own proprietary market analysis and forecasts for
use in the strategic planning process. The division
works very closely with shipping lines, cargo interests,
brokers and forwarders and stevedores to ensure that
PHA is able to meet, and in some instances anticipate,
their changing needs.
Updated: 05/27/07
Port
of Houston Authority
111 East Loop North • Houston, Texas 77029
P.O. Box 2562 • Houston, Texas 77252-2562
Phone: 713-670-2400
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Houston Authority • All Rights Reserved
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