Port of Corpus Christi moved more than 50 million tons of goods through its Corpus Christi Ship Channel in a single quarter, setting a record for the sixth consecutive quarter.
The 52 million tons moved in Q3 2023 was a 7.7% increase from the same period last year and 4.5% higher than the prior record set in Q2 2023.
“The new high mark primarily can be attributed to a jump in crude oil exports,” said the port in a statement.
Additionally, the Port of Corpus Christi saw a 4.4% increase in crude oil shipments (to 32.4 million tons) compared to Q2 2023, as well as slightly higher volumes in liquefied natural gas (LNG), petroleum products and agricultural commodities.
Moreover, Port of Corpus Christi customers have moved 151.3 million tons through the gateway during the first nine months of 2023, a 9.4% increase from the same period in 2022. The leading commodities during this period were crude oil, refined products and LNG.
“Τhis milestone is a testament to the strength of our customers in meeting the continued strong demands of the global energy market,” said Kent Britton, CEO of Port of Corpus Christi.
