Corpus Christi (USCRP)

Port of Corpus Christi (UN/LOCODE: USCRP) is a major deep-water seaport located on the Gulf Coast in Corpus Christi, Texas, United States. As one of the largest energy export gateways in the U.S., it plays a critical role in international maritime trade, especially for crude oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports.

Port of Corpus Christi

Location: Corpus Christi, Texas, United States
UN/LOCODE: USCRP
Port Type: Seaport
Opened: 1926
Draft Depth: Approx. 54 ft channel depth

Port Facilities

The Port of Corpus Christi offers world-class infrastructure to support large-scale energy and general cargo operations:

• Deep-water berths capable of handling large tankers, including Suezmax and VLCC (via offshore lightering) vessels.
• Bulk and crude oil terminals with significant storage and loading capabilities.
• LNG export facilities, including multi-train liquefaction capacity serving global markets.
• Pipeline connectivity to major U.S. production basins (Permian Basin) enabling efficient export flows.
• Rail and highway access supporting inland transport and intermodal connectivity.

Port Statistics

The Port of Corpus Christi has seen significant growth in recent years, driven largely by energy exports:

• Handles a large volume of crude oil and petroleum exports, with a high specialization in tankers.
• Throughput continues to break records, with over 50 million tonnes moved in a quarter and robust increases in both crude and LNG shipments.
• In 2024, total tonnage exceeded 206 million tons, marking one of the port’s busiest years.

Services Offered

The port provides a full suite of maritime services to support global trade and logistics operations:

• Crude oil and LNG loading/unloading
• Bulk and general cargo handling
• Storage, warehousing, and tank facilities
• Pilotage and tug assistance
• Multimodal transport connections (rail & road)
• Customs clearance and documentation support

Connectivity

The Port of Corpus Christi is strategically connected to key transportation networks:

• Road Access: Linked to interstate highways for inland distribution.
• Rail Connectivity: Served by major Class-1 railroads enabling cargo movement across the U.S.
• Pipeline Networks: Direct pipelines from the Permian Basin support continuous export flows to marine terminals.
• Sea Access: Direct access to the Gulf of Mexico through the Corpus Christi Ship Channel with deep-water capability.

Key Commodities

Exports:

• Crude oil
• Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)
• Refined petroleum products
• Bulk liquids and dry bulk cargo

Imports:

• Industrial machinery & equipment
• Project cargo
• Consumer and general merchandise

Quick Facts

Attribute	Details
Port Name	Port of Corpus Christi
UN/LOCODE	USCRP
Location	Corpus Christi, Texas, United States
Type	Deep-water Seaport
Channel Depth	Approx. 54 ft
Opened	1926
Major Commodities	Crude oil, LNG, bulk cargo
Connectivity	Road, rail, pipelines, sea