Calvetti Ferguson is honored to sponsor the Greater Houston Port Bureau’s Annual Maritime Dinner on August 24, 2024. This prestigious event will celebrate Jürgen Schröder, founder of Schröder Marine Services, Inc., as the 2024 Maritime Leader of the Year for his outstanding contributions to the maritime community and his dedication to seafarer welfare. The Annual Maritime Dinner is a major event that attracts over 750 maritime, transportation, and industry professionals, recognizing exceptional leadership and supporting the Port Bureau’s advocacy efforts. Calvetti Ferguson is proud to be involved in this important occasion, which underscores the significance of the Houston Ship Channel as the nation’s busiest waterway.

“Attending the Annual Maritime Dinner is a fantastic opportunity to support the Greater Houston Port Bureau and recognize the achievements within the maritime industry. It’s an honor to be part of an event that celebrates leadership and contributes to the ongoing success of the Houston Ship Channel,” says Gilbert Cruz, business development officer at Calvetti Ferguson.

Founded in 1929 as the result of diverse public and semi-public agencies interested in furthering the development of the Port of Houston, the Port Bureau is a member-driven, non-profit trade organization dedicated to the success of the port region. With over 240 member companies and under the leadership of a board of directors comprised of executives from leading companies in and affiliated with the local maritime industry, the Port Bureau partners with members for cooperation and collaboration to advance the port region for the benefit of all. The Port Bureau works to further the dialogue on the top issues impacting industry today, such as the Houston Ship Channel Expansion (Project 11) and optimizing chemical tanker scheduling. 

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