September Coffee Industry Happy Hour

Join the Greater Houston Coffee Association for a Coffee Industry Happy Hour! This is open to anyone in the coffee industry – from importers to roasters!

No fee to attend or registration required – pay your own way!

Interested in sponsoring the first round of drinks? Click here or email coffee@txgulf.org.

August Coffee Industry Happy Hour

Join the Greater Houston Coffee Association for a Coffee Industry Happy Hour! This is open to anyone in the coffee industry – from importers to roasters!

No fee to attend or registration required – pay your own way!

Interested in sponsoring the first round of drinks? Click here or email coffee@txgulf.org.

July Coffee Industry Happy Hour

Join the Greater Houston for a Coffee Industry Happy Hour! This is open to anyone in the coffee industry – from importers to roasters!

Special features:

  • Bring your business card for a chance to win a door prize!
  • 5:00 – 5:15 – lightning talk on the coffee supply chain

No fee to attend or registration required – pay your own way!

Thank you to Port Houston for sponsoring this month’s happy hour! The first 20 guests will receive a free drink ticket!

Interested in sponsoring the first round of drinks? Click here or email coffee@txgulf.org.

Register now: Free Coffee Cupping on July 11 with the Coffee Association

Join the Greater Houston Coffee Association for an amazing Coffee Cupping experience!

📅 Date: July 11

⌚️ Time: 3 pm – 4:30 pm

📍 Location: InterAmerican Coffee

💲 FREE but registration is required!

Coffee cupping is a fascinating sensory evaluation technique used by experts to assess coffee flavors, aromas, and overall quality. At this event, you’ll get a unique opportunity to dive into the world of coffee tasting alongside industry professionals and coffee enthusiasts like yourself.

During the cupping, we’ll explore various coffees, observe their distinct characteristics, and learn how to identify flavor profiles. Discover the nuances of acidity, body, and aroma that make each coffee truly exceptional.

Don’t miss this chance to expand your coffee knowledge, network with fellow coffee lovers, and uncover hidden gems within each cup. ☕️

Be sure to mark your calendars, spread the word, and use the hashtags: #GreaterHoustonCoffeeAssociation #CoffeeCupping #CoffeeLovers. Let’s sip, savor, and celebrate the magic of coffee together!

Advanced registration is required. Limited spots available, so sign up now!

Port Houston Import Dwell Fee Updates – Effective June 26

Photo of container being lifted by a crane at Barbours Cut.

The following changes will be effective June 26, 2023. Import Dwell Fees will not be charged on days Port Houston container terminal gates are closed. In addition, the new rate for the Import Dwell Fee is $59.52.

Sustained Import Dwell Fee

  • Commencing on the eighth day after the expiration of free time (whether the commencement of such free time predates the effective date of the Sustained Import Dwell Fee), any such unit will be charged $59.52 per Gate Day.
  • “Gate Days” refers to all days other than days when Terminal truck gates are closed for scheduled terminal closures.

To access more information, please refer to:

  • Tariff No. 14, Additional rates, rules and regulations governing Barbours Cut Container Terminal
  • Tariff No. 15, Additional rates, rules and regulations governing Bayport Container Terminal

Please contact your Port Houston representative for additional support.

Thanks, Port Houston