Port of Beaumont

12/31/2025

As 2025 comes to a close, we want to extend our sincere thanks to our customers, community, and partners for an outstanding year. Your trust, collaboration, and continued support are what make our work meaningful and impactful.

On behalf of our Commissioners and staff, we wish you prosperity, happiness, and continued success in 2026. We look forward to building even stronger partnerships in the year ahead.

Thank you for being part of our port community and please enjoy this look back at an exellent year.

12/16/2025

Thank you to Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock for visiting the Port of Beaumont and spending time with our team and community partners.

During his visit, Comptroller Hancock highlighted the Port’s critical role in Southeast Texas, saying, “The Port of Beaumont is a powerhouse for Southeast Texas — moving billions in goods, supporting families and contributing to our state's role as the nation’s economic leader.”

He also shared that, based on the Comptroller’s estimates, trade through the Port of Beaumont in 2024 supported 157,000 net jobs and contributed $23.4 billion to Texas’ gross domestic product.

We appreciate his leadership and continued support of Texas ports and the vital role they play in strengthening our state’s economy.

11/11/2025

Today, we honor the heroes who have worn our nation’s uniform — the soldiers whose courage provide our freedom and security.

At the Port of Beaumont, we’re especially proud to work alongside veterans who continue to serve their community every day. Your commitment, both in and out of uniform, makes a lasting impact.

From all of us at the Port — thank you for your service and sacrifice.

10/31/2025

Four ports. Four leaders. One alma mater.

We’re proud to celebrate four local maritime leaders who share one remarkable connection: they’re all graduates of Lamar University.

Chris Fisher, Port Director/CEO for Port of Beaumont
Lorrie Taylor, Executive Port Director/CEO for Port of Orange
Larry Kelley, Port Director/CEO for Port of Port Arthur
Mark Viator, Port Manager for Port of Sabine Pass

Their leadership continues to drive growth and success across Southeast Texas, proving that LU Cardinals truly soar to great heights.

Cardinals at the helm

09/26/2025

Looking forward to Breakbulk Americas next week. Our NEW booth is on the G-aisle just past the main walkway. Hope to see you there!

08/05/2025

The Port of Beaumont is proud to share that Congressman Randy Weber has introduced a resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives recognizing the life and legacy of Pete Shelton a former Beaumont Fire Chief and past Port of Beaumont Board President.

In the words of the resolution, “Pete was a man who understood the true meaning of service.”

Pete dedicated decades to our community in protecting lives as Fire Chief and guiding the Port with vision and determination. His work has left a lasting impact on Southeast Texas. His leadership, compassion, and commitment to others will not be forgotten.

Thank you, Congressman Weber, for honoring Pete’s remarkable life and service to our community.


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07/04/2025

Today, we celebrate a declaration that embodies the ideals of American freedom, which define our nation and provide the pursuit of happiness.
At the Port of Beaumont, we honor that declaration every day as a contributor to American commerce through global trade and as a steward to American defense.
Let us all take a moment to honor the courage and leadership of our country’s founders and to celebrate a day that echoes independence across a nation.

06/30/2025

We are pleased to congratulate Louis Broussard Jr. on being elected President of the Port of Beaumont Board of Commissioners by his fellow board members. A dedicated commissioner since 2001, Mr. Broussard has played an instrumental role in the Port’s success over the past two decades and previously served as President during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In addition, LaRue Smith, who has served as a commissioner since 2021, was elected vice president, and Georgine Guillory, a commissioner since 2003, was elected secretary-treasurer.
We look forward to continued economic and community growth under their leadership.
We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to Dr. David Willard, commissioner since 2019, for his service as outgoing President. During his term, the Port expanded its capacity, increased its operational footprint, and set ambitious new goals for the future.

05/23/2025

The Port of Beaumont proudly congratulates LTC Dezerie Jemmott and LTC Aubrey Ashford on the Change of Command ceremony held yesterday for the 842nd Transportation Battalion. Proudly headquartered here at the Port of Beaumont, the Battalion oversees operations at four strategic Gulf Coast ports.

We offer our sincere thanks to LTC Ashford for his exceptional leadership and dedicated service. We also extend a warm welcome to LTC Jemmott as she steps into her new role as battalion commander.

We were honored to have COL Edward Woo in attendance to help commemorate this significant leadership transition.

As one of the nation’s key strategic military seaports, the Port of Beaumont deeply values our strong partnership with the U.S. Army. Your leadership plays a vital role in supporting missions at home and around the globe.

We wish both commanders continued success in their future endeavors.

05/23/2025

Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation. Their courage, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication to protecting our freedoms will never be forgotten.

As one of the nation’s largest strategic military seaports, the Port of Beaumont is proud to support the missions that uphold the values these heroes fought for. We are forever grateful for their service.

This Memorial Day, let us all reflect with gratitude and stand united in remembrance.

02/27/2025

As part of Texas Ports Day, hosted by the Texas Ports Association, the Port of Beaumont visited Austin to advocate for maritime infrastructure funding and share the important role Texas ports play in their local, state, and national economies.

Did you know:

- Activity at Texas seaports accounts for 28% of the GSP, or $713 billion
- 2.5 million jobs are supported by Texas ports
- Texas ports have $9.16 billion in immediate infrastructure needs
- For every $1 million invested in Texas ports, $53.46 million is returned to the state

If you have an opportunity to visit Austin this session, please let your representatives know that you .

01/28/2025

Curious how the Port of Beaumont navigated 2024? Check out this quick video to see how we made 2024 a year of growth for our customers, community and partners.