The Port of Corpus Christi has recorded its best-ever quarter, with customers moving 55.8 million tonnes of commodities through the Corpus Christi Ship Channel in the second quarter of 2026.
The figure surpasses the previous record of 54.5 million tonnes set in Q1 2026. The first half of 2026 was also the strongest first half in the port’s history, with 110.3 million tonnes moved through the channel, up 7.7 per cent on the previous first-half record of 102.4 million tonnes, set during the same period in 2025.
Growth was driven by gains across several commodity categories. Liquefied natural gas volumes rose 36.3 per cent to 11.5 million tonnes, while agricultural commodities climbed to 2.1 million tonnes, up sharply from 189,000 tonnes in the first half of 2025.
Refined products increased 8.9 per cent to 17.1 million tonnes, other bulk liquids grew 11.7 per cent to 8.2 million tonnes, and natural gas liquids rose 18.4 per cent to 914,606 tonnes. Crude oil shipments remained strong at 66.0 million tonnes, up 1.28 per cent year-on-year.
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These gains were partially offset by declines in dry bulk commodities, down 7.3 per cent to 4.2 million tonnes, and breakbulk cargo, which fell 3.5 per cent to 191,457 tonnes over the same period.
Kent Britton, Chief Executive Officer of the Port of Corpus Christi, said: “Delivering the strongest quarter and first half in our history reflects the continued confidence our customers place in the Port of Corpus Christi and the world-class infrastructure that supports their operations. The continued growth in multiple commodities reflects the significant advantages gained by completion of the ship channel improvement project last year and demonstrates the port’s critical role in connecting US products to global markets.”
