TCA

Larger Ships Prove Challenging for Port of Corpus Christi

A delegation from the Port of Corpus Christi recently returned from Washington, where they pitched the merits of the port's long-discussed effort to deepen and widen the ship channel.

Chris Ramirez | Corpus Christi (Texas) Caller-Times
April 11, 2017
TCA

Texas’ Port of Corpus Christi Gets Ally in North Dakota Senator

Two South Texas congressmen turned to a senator from another oil-producing state, hoping to build the case for Washington to fund channel improvements at the Port of Corpus Christi.

Chris Ramirez | Corpus Christi (Texas) Caller-Times
February 22, 2017
Business

Port of Corpus Christi Rail Yard Improvements Near End

The Port of Corpus Christi's yearslong effort to modernize its 43-mile rail network will wrap up in four months, just ahead of the grand opening of M&G Resins' massive plastics plant, port officials said Jan 17.

Chris Ramirez | Corpus Christi (Texas) Caller-Times
January 18, 2017
Business

Port of Corpus Christi Sizes Up Infrastructure to Better Handle Growth

It'll be weeks before Port of Corpus Christi officials know exactly how many ships sailed through their waters in 2016. One thing they've already learned: They'll need more space for customers in 2017.

Chris Ramirez | Corpus Christi (Texas) Caller-Times
January 3, 2017
Business

Panama Canal Growth Pushes Texas Ports to Improve

The Panama Canal's recent expansion will create economic opportunities for South Texas but also pressures ports to step up improvements to their infrastructure, a panel of transportation industry experts said Aug. 18.

Chris Ramirez | Corpus Christi (Texas) Caller-Times
August 19, 2016
Business

Port of Corpus Christi to Improve Aging Rail System

Oil isn't quite worth what it used to be, but officials for the Port of Corpus Christi say now is the time to finish its plans to improve its aging rail system.

Chris Ramirez | Corpus Christi (Texas) Caller-Times
April 25, 2016
Business

Port of Corpus Christi to Get $3.3 Million to Upgrade Roads

The Port of Corpus Christi will receive a share of $20 million from the Texas Transportation Commission for road improvements along the Joe Fulton International Trade Corridor.

Chris Ramirez | Corpus Christi (Texas) Caller-Times
March 7, 2016