NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service Statistics Office, 1000 Everglades Rd, Brownsville, TX 78521, US

The Port of Brownsville is a deepwater seaport located in Brownsville, Texas, at the southernmost tip of the state. It has been in operation since 1936 and is connected to the Gulf of Mexico by a 17-mile-long ship channel. With approximately 40,000 acres of land, it is the largest land-owning public port authority in the United States and serves as the most important international cargo transfer point on the Gulf of Mexico. With its strategic advantage of being situated on the U.S.-Mexico border, the Port of Brownsville serves a growing consumption zone of over 10 million people within a three-hour drive. It offers cost-saving heavy haul corridors and efficient rail service, making it a central hub of commerce and sustainable growth. The port boasts a range of facilities, including liquid cargo docks, cargo docks, and extensive storage space, supporting its mission to drive economic growth and prosperity in the region.Generated from the website