The Port of Houston

To reach the Port of Houston s Turning Basin, a ship must travel 50 miles along a narrow and twisting channel that passes through Galveston Bay, the San Jacinto River, and Buffalo Bayou. Despite this improbable location, Houston has the world s largest landlocked port. Measured by annual tonnage shipped, the Port of Houston is the second-largest port in the United States. Its docks, wharves, and facilities cover more than 25 miles. The port starts its second century as a seaport in 2014. Its transformation from a crowded river port into an industrial giant is fascinating. It is a tale of technology, geography, politics, hard work, and Texas brag mixed with a little luck."

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Published: 11/11/2013
ISBN: 9781467130769
Pages: 127
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.40w x 0.40d