WELCOME TO THE PORT OF HARLINGEN

The Port of Harlingen is growing into the economic hub of South Texas. Sitting on the southern tip of Texas on the Arroyo Colorado River, the port is a shallow draft, inland port for barge and multimodal transport. Located 25 miles inland of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway on more than 2,000 acres of land, the Port of Harlingen offers a gateway for global commerce as part of Foreign Trade Zone #62 to one of the largest trade zones in Texas.

Globally Connected, Locally Invested

Annual Tonnage

Commodities translported through our Port move via barge, truck or rail through out the US and internationally

$4.6 Billion

Economic Activity

is generated annually by The Port of Harlingen via direct and indirect port business

Jobs Supported

Our Port supports the workforce through job creation and sustaining Texas through direct, indirect and induced employment

$79 Million

Local & State Tax Revenue

is generated through usage and cargo fees for maritime commodity transportation

Globally Connected, Locally Invested

Annual Tonnage

Commodities translported through our Port move via barge, truck or rail through out the US and internationally

$4.6 Billion

Economic Activity

is generated annually by The Port of Harlingen via direct and indirect port business

Jobs Supported

Our Port supports the workforce through job creation and sustaining Texas through direct, indirect and induced employment

$79 Million

Local & State Tax Revenue

is generated through usage and cargo fees for maritime commodity transportation

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2024 Economic Impact Study

PORT OF HARLINGEN AND TEXAS PORTS ASSOCIATION RELEASES NEW ECONOMIC IMPACT STUDY The Port of Harlingen contributes more than $4.6 billion in economic activity in the state of Texas according to a new economic impact study done in conjunction with Texas Ports...

2024 Holiday Message

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Port Receives PIDP Grant

PORT OF HARLINGEN RECEIVES PORT INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT GRANT HARLINGEN, TX- The Port of Harlingen Authority was awarded $708,750 from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) Grant, Thursday Nov. 14. Funding will...

AAPA Lighthouse Award 2024

Left to Right: Cary Davis, AAPA President & CEO; Amy Lynch, Port of Harlingen Public Relations and Marketing Director; Chet Chiasson, AAPA Chairman of the Board.PORT OF HARLINGEN RECEIVES NATIONAL RECOGNITION IN PUBLIC RELATIONS BOSTON, MA- The Port of Harlingen...

FY22-23 Annual Report

A Note from Port Director, Walker Smith: I wanted to take this moment to personally thank you for your support of the Port of Harlingen Authority. Enclosed is a copy of our annual report for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 highlights, stories and end of year reports. We are...

Port Launches Rebrand

HARLINGEN, TX - The Port of Harlingen Authority is going to look a bit different in 2024 with the launch of its rebranding. For more than 30 years the face of the Port has been our Venice blue and white porthole with three waves, accompanied with complimentary color...

Port of Harlingen Awarded TxDOT Grant

HARLINGEN, TX- The Port of Harlingen Authority was awarded more than $6.9 million in grant funding from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Seaport Connectivity Program (SCP). Texas Transportation Commission members approved the list of projects during...

PORT OF HARLINGEN HOSTS U.S. SENATOR TED CRUZ FOR AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY DISCUSSION

HARLINGEN, TX – The Port of Harlingen hosted Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) for a roundtable with members of the local agriculture industry leaders to discuss important issues and provide an update on matters in Washington, D.C. that affect our region. As part of a...

2021-22 Annual Report

A Note from Port Director, Walker Smith: "As we reflect on 2021-2022, I want to first say 'thank you!' As someone who helped make an impact not only on The Port of Harlingen, and also our community and region. As one of our supporters and stakeholders, you helped us...

SNELL SWORN IN AS NEW PORT COMMISSIONER

HARLINGEN, TX –Rose Haddad Snell was officially sworn in as a member of The Port of Harlingen Authority Board of Commission Thursday, June 1 during their regular meeting. “As a new commissioner, it’s very exciting to be a part of a board with this much expertise and...