NEWS & MEDIA

Whether the story is broadcast, radio or print, the Port of Halingen is here to assist with your coverage needs. If you are a journalist  and need help with a story or would like to receive our press releases, please contact Amy Lynch, director of Public Relations and Marketing at (956) 244-7883 or at amy@portofharlingen.com.

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Rio Hondo Bridge over Arroyo Colorado

Rio Hondo Bridge

Aerial view of the Rio Hondo Bridge over the Arroyo Colorado

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Port of Harlingen creates $1 billion in economic activity

Barge at sunset

Movement means revenue. The Port of Harlingen creates $1 billion of economic activity.

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Coastline

A view of the coast line we share waterways as a inland, gulf port

Overhead of the Port of Harlingen

Overhead of the Port of Harlingen

Overhead view of the Port of Harlingen.

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Wildlife

There are many birds that visit the port of harlingen

Cement poured and transported

Work on the Port

The Port of Harlingen transports commodities that literally build the Rio Grande Valley.

Aerial photo of the Port of Harlingen

Aerial Photo of Port

Aerial photo of the Port of Harlingen

The Port of Harlingen has barge shipping access.

Barge at Sunset

The Port of Harlingen has barge shipping access.

View of Port of Harlingen from the sky.

View of Port of Harlingen

View of Port of Harlingen from the sky.

Wildlife on the Port of Harlingen

Wildlife on the Port of Harlingen

Wildlife on the Port of Harlingen

Tug boats and cranes help with shipping on the Port of Harlingen.

Tug Boats

Tug boats and cranes help with shipping on the Port of Harlingen.

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Ship on Port of Harlingen

The Port of Harlingen Authority Receives $5.262 Million from TxDOT Grant

HARLINGEN- The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has awarded The Port of Harlingen Authority a $5.262 million Rider 38 Grant for transportation improvement and service expansion. “The grant money from TxDOT is going to make a huge impact in our business but...
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Port of Harlingen Releases Long Term Goals with New Strategic and Master Plan

HARLINGEN, TX- The last time the Port of Harlingen created a Master Plan was in the 1990s. Then, the Port was handling about 650,000 tons in commodities and construction of the Free Trade Bridge in Los Indios was just completed showing promise as a major Foreign Trade...
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Port featured on Harlingen EDC Webinar “Choose Harlingen”

The Port of Harlingen Authority Director Walker Smith sat down with Harlingen EDC to talk about what is happening on the port and our feature plans. The webinar "Choose Harlingen" is part of the EDC's recognition of Economic Developement Week highlighting Harlingen's...
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Port of Harlingen COVID-19 Update

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Fast Facts

Get a quick view of The Port of Harlingen facts and master plan.

Port of Harlingen Master Plan

View the extended version of the Port of Harlingen 2020 Master Plan.