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In 2021, the Port of Corpus Christi saw a whopping 81.2 percent increase in shipments of liquified natural gas (LNG) compared to 2020. That steep gain in LNG, coupled with an average daily export of 1.76 million barrels of crude oil in 2021, pushed the port's annual tonnage above 167 million tons, which, at a 4.7 percent increase over 2020, set a new record. "These tonnage numbers are an indication of a continued recovery in the global energy markets coupled with an economic resiliency resulting from our transportation infrastructure investments alongside our customers' increased investments in their operations," said Sean Strawbridge, CEO of the port. "While 2021 was no less challenging than 2020, I commend our port commissioners and staff for their continued dedication to creating more value for our customers as we increase the competitiveness of [the movement of goods] through our gateway." |