Port of Houston

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The Port of Houston is a 25-mile-long complex of diversified public and private facilities located just a few hours' sailing time from the Gulf of Mexico. The port is ranked first in the United States in foreign waterborne commerce, second in total tonnage, and eighth in the world. Approximately 175 million tons of cargo moved through the Port of Houston in 2000. A total of 6,801 vessel calls were recorded at the Port of Houston during the year 2000.



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