Port of Houston
Profile
The mission of the Port of Houston Authority is to provide, operate and maintain waterways and cargo and passenger facilities to promote trade and generate favorable economic effects upon and contribute to the economic development of the port authority, the city of Houston, Harris County and the Texas coastal region at rates that provide sufficient funds to cover the port authority’s operational expenses and capital investments.
Principal Cargoes
Imports: Petroleum and petroleum products; iron and steel; crude fertilizers and minerals; organic chemicals; wood and articles of wood
Exports: Petroleum and petroleum products; organic chemicals; cereals and cereal products; plastics; animal or vegetable fats and oils
Port of Houston Authority
P.O. Box 2562
Houston, Texas 77252-2562
713-670-2453 · 713-670-2429 (Fax)
Managing Director
Wade Battles
wbattles@poha.com
Legislative Contact
Scott Forbes
Government Relations Manager
713-670-2606
713-670-2425 (Fax)
sforbes@poha.com
Web Site
www.portofhouston.com 
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