The Port of Corpus Christi saw 50.1 million tonnes of cargo through the Corpus Christi Ship Channel in the second quarter of 2024.
This reflects a 1.7 per cent increase over the same period in 2023.
In Q2 2024, the Port of Corpus Christi saw increases in crude oil and breakbulk and agricultural commodity shipments through the port’s infrastructure and customer facilities.
Crude oil tonnage increased 4.8 per cent from Q2 2023 to 32.6 million tonnes in Q2 2024, while breakbulk and agricultural cargoes jumped 52 per cent and 39.8 per cent, respectively, during that period.
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During the first six months of 2024, the Port of Corpus Christi has moved 99.5 million tonnes, a slight increase from the same period in 2023. The leading commodities in Q2 2024 were crude oil, refined products (7.9 million tonnes) and liquefied natural gas (3.9 million tonnes).
Earlier this month, the Port of Corpus Christi named Kyle Hogan the incoming Chief Operating Officer, to succeed Clark Robertson who will retire on 3 September.
