The port of Corpus Christi announced that it ended June 2021 with a new quarter and half of the year records, moving almost 80.5 million tons of cargo .
The port’s total tonnage in the first half of 2021 showed an increase of 4.7% compared to the same period of 2020 , in part due to a 72% year-on-year increase in Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) exports, a year-on-year increase of 42 % in agricultural products and a 3.6% increase in crude oil exports.
Crude oil exports for the first half of 2021 averaged 1.58 million barrels per day, slightly above the full-year 2020 execution rate. Overall, nearly 43 million tons of cargo moved through the Port of Corpus Christi in the second quarter, an increase of 2% from the previous quarterly record set in the fourth quarter of 2020.
“As global economies continue to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, we are seeing strong demand for energy-related products originating from Texas. Our customers play a vital role in both the world’s food and fuel, and we are proud of their achievements in producing and moving these essential products to high-demand centers. The infrastructure investments the port has made and continues to build will make our customers more competitive and preserve investment for new customers in Texas, ”said Sean Strawbridge, CEO of the Port of Corpus Christi.
This performance comes on the heels of a record high in 2020 when the Port of Corpus Christi saw a 31% increase in overall gateway volumes and associated record revenue, thus maintaining its high investment grade ratings and positive outlook. for the Port Authority.
“We are fortunate to be able to support our customers and stakeholders by keeping the Port of Corpus Christi fully operational, ensuring that world trade and job growth continue uninterrupted,” added Charles W. Zahn Jr., Chairman of the Corpus Christi Commission. Port of Corpus Christi.
(July 19, 2021)
Port of Corpus Christi scores record tonnage in first half of 2021
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