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VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA SURPASSES 250,000 VEHICLES SHIPPED THROUGH PORT FREEPORT
VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA SURPASSES 250,000 VEHICLES SHIPPED THROUGH PORT FREEPORT FREEPORT, TX (June 11, 2026) – Volkswagen Group of America (Volkswagen) has achieved a significant milestone, surpassing 250,000 vehicles shipped through Port Freeport since establishing its Gulf Coast vehicle processing hub, highlighting the continued growth of its operations and partnership with the Port.The milestone, reached on May 28, 2026, reflects the success of Volkswagen’s growing presence at Port Freeport and a
PORT FREEPORT AND PARTNERS REPORT IMPROVE NATIONAL RANKINGS, REACH 39.3 MILLION TONS IN 2025
PORT FREEPORT AND PARTNERS REPORT IMPROVE NATIONAL RANKINGS, REACH 39.3 MILLION TONS IN 2025 FREEPORT, TX (May 21, 2026) – Port Freeport and its port community handled 39.3 million tons of total foreign waterborne cargo in Calendar Year 2025, an 8.7 percent increase from Calendar Year 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Foreign Trade Statistics.The Port improved its national standing to 13th in total foreign waterborne tonnage, up from 14th the previous year, while also advancing from 5th to 4th
PORT FREEPORT AWARDED $11 MILLION MARAD GRANT TO ENHANCE VELASCO TERMINAL OPERATIONS
PORT FREEPORT AWARDED $11 MILLION MARAD GRANT TO ENHANCE VELASCO TERMINAL OPERATIONS FREEPORT, TX (May 19, 2026) – Port Freeport has been awarded an $11 million Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) FY 2025 grant through the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) to support critical infrastructure improvements at its Velasco Terminal, enhancing cargo handling capabilities and operational efficiency.“Enhancing our terminal capabilities positions Port Freeport to operate more efficiently, better
