Port Director to Serve as GPA President

Port Director to Serve as GPA President

by | Jan 5, 2023 | News Releases

AUSTIN, TX- The Port of Harlingen Authority Port Director, Walker Smith, has been installed as the new president of the Gulf Ports Association (GPA). The Association is a trade organization dedicated to enhancing economic development and encouraging commerce for...
Transportation Committee Interim Report 2022

Transportation Committee Interim Report 2022

by | Dec 28, 2022 | News Releases

HARLINGEN, TX – The Port of Harlingen is optimistic for the possibility of state funding appropriated for Texas ports in the 88th Legislature after The House Committee on Transportation released their interim report. The report provides two recommendations: The...
Port Receives $3.9 Million in Federal Grant Funding

Port Receives $3.9 Million in Federal Grant Funding

by | Oct 26, 2022 | News Releases

HARLINGEN, TX – The Port of Harlingen Authority was awarded $3,937,500 from U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Port Infrastructure Development Grant Program (PIDP), Wednesday, Oct. 26. Funding will be used to renovate the Port’s main dock and related facilities....
Port Increases Economic Impact

Port Increases Economic Impact

by | Oct 20, 2022 | News Releases

HARLINGEN, TX – The Port of Harlingen has significantly increased its regional and state economic impact according to its newest study “Economic Impact of The Port of Harlingen,” conducted by Martin Associates, including doubling its tonnage, job and revenue increases...
70th Anniversary Celebration

70th Anniversary Celebration

by | Sep 26, 2022 | News Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THE PORT OF HARLINGEN CELEBRATES 70 YEARS HARLINGEN, TX – The Port of Harlingen Authority celebrated 70 years in operation and the dedication of the new addition of the Port’s Administration Building with a ribbon cutting event, Thursday, Sept....