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Port Houston is set to activate a new 1,000-foot berth (Wharf 7) at Bayport Terminal this December, boosting operational capacity to handle five post-Panamax vessels concurrently (currently four).
The berth buildout began nearly two years ago and will leverage Bayport’s existing crane fleet until new cranes arrive in March 2026. This upgrade is expected to cut vessel anchor wait times and accelerate turnaround for port customers.
Next on Deck:
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Wharf 1 Development: Design and construction bids open September, with contractor award targeted for January.
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Completion of Wharf 1 will close out the current Bayport capital program, which has already absorbed $750M in investment since 2023.
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Long-term scope includes potential development of Wharves 8 & 9 based on growth projections.
Throughput Context:
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October 2024 saw Bayport handle the largest vessel in Port Houston history — the 11,356 TEU CMA CGM Cassiopeia.
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2019–2024 container volumes averaged 4.3% annual growth.
Channel Expansion Sync:
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Widening of the Houston Ship Channel between Bayport and Barbours Cut for two-way post-Panamax traffic is in progress.
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5-mile section completion: Q3 2025.
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Full channel project: Targeted 2029.
Site Source – JOC – Michael Angell, Senior Editor, East Coast Ports | Aug 12, 2025, 3:49 PM EDT
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