Founded in 1929, the Greater Houston Port Bureau is a member driven, non-profit trade organization dedicated to promoting commerce and cooperation in the maritime industry. Today, the Port Bureau helps over 260 member companies work together to promote cooperation and efficiency within the community to provide: • Vessel Information- vessel movement information and reports • Port Information-monthly magazine, port updates, special projects, and grant writing • Networking-monthly luncheons, annual formal dinner and golf tournament, and member directory • Advocacy-community outreach, harbor maintenance and dredging support, port efficiency, maritime awareness and education, and maritime security • Research-data and analytics, economic impact studies, special industry reports To learn more about the Port Bureau and its services or to apply for membership visit our website http://www.txgulf.org or call 1.713.678.4300.