Gulf of Mexico Ports . . .

The Gulf Ports Association of the Americas is comprised of a variety of port authorities located on the Gulf Coast of the United States from Manatee, Florida, west to Brownsville, Texas, and on the Gulf Coast of Mexico from Progress west to Alta Mira.  In the U.S. most are autonomous local governmental entities, one is a municipal utility and two are state port authorities.  All are dedicated to enhancing economic development and encouraging commerce.  The member ports  serve deepwater and shallow draft public port facilities.  The importance of these public port facilities can be seen vividly in their economic impact to the local and national economy, including jobs generated by port activities.  Gulf ports contribute over $50 billion annually to the U.S. economy and provide almost three-quarters of a million jobs directly related to port activity

Mission Statement

The mission of the Gulf Ports Association is to promote progress in waterborne commerce through United States Gulf ports; to provide a forum through which member ports can address mutual concerns; to educate the public and elected officials as to the economic impact of United States Gulf ports; and, to provide users of ports in the Gulf with innovatively managed and environmentally responsible facilities.