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East End Street Fest

Port Houston has been a part of the Houston community for over 100 years.
We are responsible for over 1.2 million jobs and with our new super post-Panamax, ship-
to-shore cranes, we are poised and ready to accommodate the next generation of container
vessels that can now transit the Panama Canal. The new cranes are just a portion of the
$700 million modernization project that further establishes Port Houston as the leading
Gulf Coast port and positions us as The International Port of Texas. These improvements
make us stronger and more competitive in the global marketplace. Call or visit us online to AJ Castillo
learn more about Port Houston, The International Port of Texas.

Story by Jose Monterrosa can be spotted in many East End locales to explore East End favorites. Taking a
PortHouston.com • 713-670-2400 Imagina Communications and shows. The EESF 2016 offered the bite from East End eateries never tasted
city access to local, regional and national so good!
Photos by Dan Joyce
EastEndHouston.com As patrons strolled through the festival

Continual Improvements Made at Port Houston M any Houstonians associate large they could see the fusion of the traditional
East End mixed with the new. A variety of
festivals in Houston with Down-
dancers that included Danza Azteca Tax-
town, Discovery Green or Allen
Parkway since those are typically where cayolotl, FrenetiCore Dance and Capora-
With deeper channels and state-of-the-art infrastructure in place, Port underway. Three state-of-the-art Super Post-Panamax wharf cranes local festivals are held. The Houston East les San Simon delighted young and old.
Houston continues to grow and is prepared for an anticipated surge are under construction and scheduled for delivery in 2018. End Chamber of Commerce shook things One of the favorite areas was the CEMEX
in resin exports beginning later this year as plant expansions along up a bit last fall, once again, by showcas- Kiddie Corner that had painting activities,
the Houston Ship Channel come online. Imports also are projected The channel fronting Barbours Cut has been deepened to 45 feet, ing a side of Houston many people forget jump houses and of course tons of photo
to increase. while most of the major construction dredging at Bayport also is to explore. The 5th Annual East End artists and brought together a variety opportunities.
complete, deepening that channel to 45 feet. Street Fest took place on four blocks of of artisan booths which showcased the
One of the largest ports in the world -- handling more than 230 million Navigation Boulevard and utilized the exceptional talent that the neighborhood
tons of cargo a year -- Port Houston is the primary driver of global A vast network of interstate highways and three Class 1 railways new Navigation Esplanade, built with offers. One of the headliners was AJ Cas-
trade and commerce along the U.S. Gulf Coast. About two-thirds of connect Houston with an inland market of about 100 million permanent market stalls, seating areas and tillo, a Tejano rising known for his unique
all containers in the U.S. Gulf move through Houston. consumers within 1,000 miles of the port. Millions of square feet of art installations. The historically exciting accordion sound and style. The second
distribution centers are located nearby. area of Houston had a major facelift in headliner was a four-piece band from Los
The greater Port of Houston is a 25-mile-long complex of public 2013 due to the efforts of the Greater East Angeles, CA, Chicano Batman. Their
and private terminals located along the 52-mile-long Houston Ship The Houston area’s current population of more than six million is End Management District. To the East sound drew the younger crowd with a mix
Channel. More than 9,000 ship calls and 200,000 barge transfers are projected to double in the next 20 to 30 years. Regional population End Community this wasn’t just another of influences ranging from psychedelia,
made at the port each year, and 100 steamship lines offer services growth will continue to trigger increased consumer demand, attracting event, it was a celebration of improve-
linking Houston to the world via all major trade lanes. import container cargo across Port Houston’s docks. Following the
expansion of the Panama Canal in 2016, new economic opportunities ments, culture and community. Come be a part of the fun at the 6th
Port Houston, which owns or operates nine terminals, will invest will open up for the Gulf Coast region as accessibility to East Asia Annual East End Street Fest on October
$1 billion-plus during the next several years in expansion and grows via this vital trade route. ARTISTIC SPIRIT 2017. For more information visit
improvement projects. The East End is a thriving, colorful and www.eastendstreetfest.com.
Port Houston is committed to ensure customers are well-served. musical scene. Artwork by local artists
An investment of $350 million will be made during the next decade Priorities include extending truck gate hours and technology
just at the Barbours Cut container terminal as part of an ongoing systems to increase efficiency; continue equipment balance and
modernization process. Four new Super Post-Panamax wharf cranes empty container availability through increased import volumes; have
were delivered in late 2015, and three additional cranes are expected open and fluid access to road, highway and rail networks; and offer Chicano Batman
to be delivered in July 2017. intermodal rail options to access markets, lower cost reduce emissions
and free up truck capacity. soul and tropicalia.
At Bayport, build-out continues based on demand. Container
laydown areas are being constructed to increase storage capacity, PortHouston.com • 713-670-2400 EXPLORE
while additional container yard and wharf expansion projects are For those that are new to the area, the
EESF served as the perfect opportunity

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