The Port of Corpus Christi set new tonnage records in the second quarter and first half of 2025, with 51.1 million tons moved in Q2 and 102.4 million tons over six months, driven largely by increases in crude oil and LNG exports.
Shippers using the Port of Corpus Christi pushed record volumes through the channel during the second quarter of 2025, moving 51.1 million tons of cargo — a slight but notable increase from last year’s second quarter high of 50.6 million tons. Even more telling, the port’s first-half numbers climbed to a historic 102.4 million tons, outperforming the previous 99.5 million tons recorded in H1 2024.
The rise in volumes reflects growing demand for U.S. energy exports and the port’s expanding role in meeting that need. Crude oil led the charge, with shipments reaching 65.2 million tons in the first half — a 3.8% increase year-over-year. Liquefied natural gas wasn’t far behind, jumping 10.8% to 8.5 million tons, while gains were also seen across dry bulk, breakbulk, and other liquid commodities.
According to Kent Britton, Chief Executive Officer of the Port of Corpus Christi, the performance reflects both customer confidence and strategic investment. “We are proud to support a community of customers who continue to rise to the demands of the evolving global market,” he said.
Much of the throughput growth is being attributed to the Corpus Christi Ship Channel Improvement Project, which has enhanced the channel’s depth to 54 feet and widened it to 530 feet in many sections. The addition of barge shelves across the bay further increased navigational efficiency. These upgrades enable safer, faster transits for larger tankers, and estimated to reduce transport costs by over $200 million annually — a tangible benefit for carriers and cargo owners alike.
