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Written by Daniel Graeber for Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--The Port of Corpus Christi said deliveries of crude oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) set a record during the first half of the year, with LNG deliveries up some 10% year-on-year.
"Port of Corpus Christi customers moved 51.1 million tons of commodities through the Corpus Christi Ship Channel in the second quarter of 2025," the port authority said Tuesday. "The tonnage marked a record second quarter for the Port, besting the prior second quarter record of 50.6 million tons, set in 2024."
Opened in 1926 at a depth of 25 feet and a width of 200 feet, the port has been expanded several times to accommodate larger vessel classes.
In 2017, two years after a federal ban on crude oil exports was lifted, the Port of Corpus Christi welcomed its first-ever very large crude carrier (VLCC). The Anne docked at an export terminal to receive an estimated 2 million barrels of oil.
Port authorities said the first half of 2025 was its best in history, with customers moving 102.4 million tons of commodities, beating the previous record set last year by 2.9 million tons. Crude oil shipments increased 3.8% from the same period last year to reach 65.2 million tons. Deliveries of LNG were up 10.8% year-on-year to 8.5 million tons.
The United States is a net exporter of refined petroleum products and the world leader in exports of LNG, recently overtaking Russia to become the second-largest gas supplier to the European market, behind Norway.
Kent Britton, the chief executive officer for the port, said Tuesday that expansions mean it can accommodate more exports of crude oil, LNG and other commodities.
"The project deepened the main channel to 54 feet from 47 feet, widened the channel to 530 feet in most places, and added barge shelves to the longest portion across Corpus Christi Bay," he explained.
Industrial Info is tracking five active Port of Corpus Christi projects, worth $1.91 billion. Subscribers to Industrial Info's Global Market Intelligence (GMI) Metals & Minerals Project and Plant databases can click here for the project reports and here for the plant profiles.
The port is the third-largest in the country in total waterborne tonnage. The surge in deliveries comes amid concerns that U.S. trade policies will undermine global growth. Investors are growing anxious and supply chains are clogged up due to on-again, off-again tariffs pursued by U.S. President Donald Trump.
On Tuesday, the U.S. Consumer Price Index showed inflation for all items increased by 0.3% month-on-month to June, with energy commodities contributing to the bulk of the gain. Annual inflation to June was 2.7%. Energy commodities on an annual basis contracted by 7.9% to June, however.
Despite the uncertain economic future, waterborne trade appears to be holding up globally. Authorities at the Suez Canal said the amount of vehicle carriers moving through the channel is expected to increase by 20% relative to first-half levels.
The vehicle carrier Byd Xi'an, among the largest in the world, started its maiden voyage through the canal earlier this week on its way from Singapore to Italy. Port authorities said Tuesday this is a testament that shippers are secure in using the waterway, one of the main channels for trade from Eastern to Western economies.
Economists at the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries said Tuesday they expected the global economy to expand by 2.9% in 2025 and 3.1% in 2026, unchanged from its previous estimate in June.
Industrial Info Resources (IIR) is the leading provider of industrial market intelligence. Since 1983, IIR has provided comprehensive research, news and analysis on the industrial process, manufacturing and energy related industries. IIR's Global Market Intelligence (GMI) helps companies identify and pursue trends across multiple markets with access to real, qualified and validated plant and project opportunities. Across the world, IIR is tracking over 200,000 current and future projects worth $17.8 Trillion (USD).
"Port of Corpus Christi customers moved 51.1 million tons of commodities through the Corpus Christi Ship Channel in the second quarter of 2025," the port authority said Tuesday. "The tonnage marked a record second quarter for the Port, besting the prior second quarter record of 50.6 million tons, set in 2024."
Opened in 1926 at a depth of 25 feet and a width of 200 feet, the port has been expanded several times to accommodate larger vessel classes.
In 2017, two years after a federal ban on crude oil exports was lifted, the Port of Corpus Christi welcomed its first-ever very large crude carrier (VLCC). The Anne docked at an export terminal to receive an estimated 2 million barrels of oil.
Port authorities said the first half of 2025 was its best in history, with customers moving 102.4 million tons of commodities, beating the previous record set last year by 2.9 million tons. Crude oil shipments increased 3.8% from the same period last year to reach 65.2 million tons. Deliveries of LNG were up 10.8% year-on-year to 8.5 million tons.
The United States is a net exporter of refined petroleum products and the world leader in exports of LNG, recently overtaking Russia to become the second-largest gas supplier to the European market, behind Norway.
Kent Britton, the chief executive officer for the port, said Tuesday that expansions mean it can accommodate more exports of crude oil, LNG and other commodities.
"The project deepened the main channel to 54 feet from 47 feet, widened the channel to 530 feet in most places, and added barge shelves to the longest portion across Corpus Christi Bay," he explained.
Industrial Info is tracking five active Port of Corpus Christi projects, worth $1.91 billion. Subscribers to Industrial Info's Global Market Intelligence (GMI) Metals & Minerals Project and Plant databases can click here for the project reports and here for the plant profiles.
The port is the third-largest in the country in total waterborne tonnage. The surge in deliveries comes amid concerns that U.S. trade policies will undermine global growth. Investors are growing anxious and supply chains are clogged up due to on-again, off-again tariffs pursued by U.S. President Donald Trump.
On Tuesday, the U.S. Consumer Price Index showed inflation for all items increased by 0.3% month-on-month to June, with energy commodities contributing to the bulk of the gain. Annual inflation to June was 2.7%. Energy commodities on an annual basis contracted by 7.9% to June, however.
Despite the uncertain economic future, waterborne trade appears to be holding up globally. Authorities at the Suez Canal said the amount of vehicle carriers moving through the channel is expected to increase by 20% relative to first-half levels.
The vehicle carrier Byd Xi'an, among the largest in the world, started its maiden voyage through the canal earlier this week on its way from Singapore to Italy. Port authorities said Tuesday this is a testament that shippers are secure in using the waterway, one of the main channels for trade from Eastern to Western economies.
Economists at the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries said Tuesday they expected the global economy to expand by 2.9% in 2025 and 3.1% in 2026, unchanged from its previous estimate in June.
Industrial Info Resources (IIR) is the leading provider of industrial market intelligence. Since 1983, IIR has provided comprehensive research, news and analysis on the industrial process, manufacturing and energy related industries. IIR's Global Market Intelligence (GMI) helps companies identify and pursue trends across multiple markets with access to real, qualified and validated plant and project opportunities. Across the world, IIR is tracking over 200,000 current and future projects worth $17.8 Trillion (USD).
