The Port of Corpus Christi handled 203.4 million tons of cargo in 2025, down 1.5% from 206.5 million tons in 2024.
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports remained a bright spot. Volumes rose 15.4% year on year to 18.6 million tons. In contrast, crude oil shipments declined 2.3% to 127.4 million tons. Dry bulk fell 2.5%, while agricultural cargo dropped sharply by 54%.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, port customers moved 50.1 million tons, compared with 54 million tons in the same period of 2024, which remains the port’s record quarter. Crude oil, refined products, and LNG led volumes during the quarter.
The port also marked a major milestone in 2025 with the completion of the Corpus Christi Ship Channel Improvement Project (CIP). The four-phase project deepened the channel from 47 to 54 feet and widened it from 400 to 530 feet, with additional barge shelves. The upgrades allow the port to accommodate larger vessels and rising customer demand.
Since 2015, the Port of Corpus Christi has invested USD 1 billion in capital projects. The port said it will continue investing in infrastructure to support long-term growth and maintain its global competitiveness.
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