Port Houston box throughput surges 20pc in April
THE Port of Houston processed 387,478 TEU across its public terminals in April, marking a 20 per cent increase compared to the same month last year and setting a new record for April container volumes, according to a company release.
The port also reported that total container volume in the first four months of the year reached 1,456,173 TEU, up 4 per cent from the previous year.
Loaded containerised imports rose by 21 per cent, and loaded exports increased by 16 per cent compared to April 2024, bringing total loaded volumes to 316,543 TEU - a 19 per cent year-over-year increase.
Although comprising a smaller segment of total volumes, imports of refrigerated cargo (reefers) surged by 46 per cent in April, aligning with the peak season for citrus and other fruits.
Collectively, total tonnage across all of Port Houston's public facilities rose 3 per cent so far this year, reaching 18,087,097 tonnes, reports St Petersburg's PortNews.
source:Schednet
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