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investments, including Berth 8, a 927-foot dock extension and 85-foot roll-on/roll-off platform at the Velasco Container Terminal, and the Parcel 14 Rail Development Project, which added four ladder tracks to expand rail capacity. In partnership with the Texas Department of Transportation, Port Freeport launched the Velasco Terminal Access Project in 2024 to enhance traffic flow, reduce truck queueing, and improve terminal access.The Freeport Harbor Channel Improvement Project, a $295 million federal initiative, is on track for substantial completion by the end of 2025, deepening and widening the channel to accommodate larger vessels and enhance navigational safety. The newly constructed Gate 12 features two inbound and two outbound lanes to increase truck capacity, reduce congestion, and improve turn times. The completion of Area 5 further supports operational growth by expanding cargo laydown and storage capacity. On September 22,2025,Port Freeport welcomed two state-of-the-art Super Post-Panamax Ship-to-Shore Gantry Cranes, a transformational milestone during its centennial year. Following installation and testing, the cranes will enter service in late 2025, dramatically expanding the About The Cover

PORT FREEPORT: A Century of Progress and Prosperity

port’s ability to handle larger container vessels efficiently. Together, these projects reflect Port Freeport’s commitment to modernization, efficiency, and long-term economic prosperity. Demonstrating fiscal responsibility and forward-thinking leadership, the Port Freeport Commission adopted a zero-tax rate for the first time in port history in 2024 for Fiscal Year 2025 and reaffirmed that zero-tax rate for Fiscal Year 2026. This achievement, recognized by Americans for Prosperity–Texas, underscores the commission’s steadfast commitment to accountability, transparency, and community stewardship. Port Freeport is also deeply engaged in the community it serves through initiatives such as the Take-A-Child Fishing Tournament and the Golf Tournament benefiting Texas Port Ministry, which reflect the port’s dedication to service beyond the dock. As it commemorates a century of commerce and innovation, Port Freeport remains Anchored in Service, Propelled by People, and Accelerating Opportunity, driving economic prosperity for Texas and beyond.

As Port Freeport celebrates 100 years of service and prosperity in 2025, it stands as one of the fastest-growing deep-water ports on the Texas Gulf Coast. Strategically located in Brazoria County, the port offers the shortest deep-water channel on the Texas coast, connecting global commerce to one of the nation’s most vibrant industrial regions. Port Freeport is a powerful economic engine for Texas. Commercial activity along the Freeport Harbor Channel supports over 266,000 jobs and contributes $157.3 billion in economic impact across the state each year.The port ranks fifth among Texas ports, 14th in the nation for total foreign waterborne tonnage, 10th for export tonnage, and sixth nationally for chemicals, underscoring its expanding role in international trade and industry. Over the past decade, Port Freeport has experienced significant growth, continually advancing strategic initiatives to meet rising global demand. In 2023, the port completed more than $150 million in infrastructure

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