Study: Houston Ship Channel Contributed More Than $900 Billion to U.S. Economy

Study: Houston Ship Channel Contributed More Than $900 Billion to U.S. Economy Main Photo

5 Jun 2023


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The Houston Ship Channel, an economic driver and a critical link to transporting goods and commerce with more than 200 countries around the world, generated $906 billion of economic value to the U.S. in 2022, reflecting a 13 percent increase since 2018, according to Port Houston's latest economic impact study.

The Houston Ship Channel complex encompasses more than 200 public and private facilities while Port Houston owns and operates the eight public facilities along the 52-mile Houston Ship Channel.

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