The Port of Corpus Christi in South Texas, with an expansion project nearing completion, moved a record 46.4 million tons in the second quarter, it said Monday.

Port of Corpus Christi

Driven by growth in crude and refined products, along with LNG and dry bulk cargo, the port’s tonnage in the quarter surpassed the prior record set in 4Q2021 by 4.8%. During the first six months of 2022 (1H2022), the port’s customers moved 90.1 million tons of commodities through its waterway, up 11.9% from the first half of 2021.

“The Port of Corpus Christi continues to break records and reach new heights due to its laser focus on developing the requisite maritime infrastructure to accommodate the growing demand for American energy commodities,” said CEO Sean Strawbridge.

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