The Port of Corpus Christi has moved 50.1 million t through the Corpus Christi Ship Channel in 2Q24, a 1.7% increase over the same period in 2023.
In 2Q24, the Port of Corpus Christi saw increases in crude oil, break bulk, and agricultural commodity shipments through the Port’s infrastructure and customer facilities. Crude oil tonnage increased 4.8% from 2Q23 to 32.6 million t in 2Q24, while break bulk and agricultural cargoes jumped 52% and 39.8%, respectively, during that period.
During the first six months of 2024, the Port of Corpus Christi has moved 99.5 million t, a slight increase from the same period in 2023. The leading commodities in 2Q24 were crude oil, refined products (7.9 million t), and LNG (3.9 million t).
The Port of Corpus Christi is the third largest port in the US in total waterborne tonnage. Strategically located on the western Gulf of Mexico with a 36 mile, soon to be 54 ft (MLLW) deep channel, the Port of Corpus Christi is a major gateway to international and domestic maritime commerce. The Port of Corpus Christi has excellent railroad and highway network connectivity via three North American Class-1 railroads and two major interstate highways.