Port Houston container volumes jump 11% as imports surge in September

Port Houston recorded an 11% year-over-year increase in container volumes in September, fueled by stronger imports and improving export activity through its Bayport and Barbours Cut container terminals.

The port handled 376,419 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) during the month, compared with 337,659 TEUs during the same month in 2025, according to figures presented during the Oct. 21 Port Commission meeting.

Through the first nine months of 2026, Port Houston handled 3.35 million TEUs, up 2% from 3.27 million TEUs during the same period last year.

Loaded container imports rose 16% year over year in September to 174,189 TEUs, while loaded exports increased 2% to 132,009 TEUs.

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