Creating Connections
The Port of Port Mansfield is dedicated to improving both the Port itself and the surrounding communities. To that end, the Port actively participates in various developmental and environmental organizations, fostering connections and supporting local economic growth to uplift the lives of Willacy County residents.
Associations and Memberships
LRGV Development Council
The Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council (LRGVDC) promotes and encourages cooperation among local units of government in order to improve the region's health, safety, and general welfare and to plan for future development.
Gulf Ports Association
The Gulf Ports Association (GPA) is a trade organization whose members include a variety of port authorities located on the Gulf Coast. Members are dedicated to enhancing economic development and encouraging commerce.
Blue Sky Maritime Coalition
Blue Sky Maritime Coalition members recognize the need to address global climate change and are committed to accelerating the transition of waterborne transportation in Canada and the United States toward net-zero GHG emissions.
Texas Ports Association (TPA)
The Texas Ports Association (TPA) is a member alliance of 21 maritime ports and industry affiliates, spanning the Gulf Coast and inland waterways.
Inland Rivers Ports and Terminals Association
IRPT (Inland Rivers, Ports & Terminals, Inc.) is a trade association for U.S. inland waterway, port, and terminal professionals that promotes the growth and operation of inland river ports, terminals, and intermodal centers.
International Association of Maritime and Port Executives
International Association of Maritime and Port Executives (IAMPE) is a non-profit membership association dedicated to developing and maintaining professional standards in the maritime industry.
Government Affiliations
US Army Corp of Engineers (Galveston Sector)
US Coast Guard (Sector Corpus Christi)
US National Parks Service
Texas Department of Transportation (Maritime)
Texas Department of Transportation (Aviation)
Texas General Land Office
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Special Recognition
Congressman Henry Cuellar was instrumental in supporting our first dredging project with follow up support from Congressman Filemon Vela.
Our current dredging project was supported, and funding was prioritized through the guidance of Congressman Vicente Gonzalez of the 34th District of Texas
