THE PORT CITY ADVANTAGE
Positioned in the heart of Southeast Texas’ industrial corridor, Port City offers deep-water access, multimodal connections, and proximity to major energy, manufacturing, and logistics centers.
Our location provides direct advantages for companies moving goods across the Gulf Coast and into national and global markets.
on the
Sabine - Neches waterway
Located just 3 miles from open water and minutes from key Gulf Coast energy infrastructure.
The route is unobstructed by bridges and maintains deep water access.
• Gulf of Mexico – 2.5 Miles
• Federal Channel Buoy – 36 Miles
•Cheniere – 2.5 Miles
•Golden Pass – 5 Miles
•PA LNG – 9 Miles
•Valero – 12 Miles
•Motiva – 13 Miles
•Exxon Mobil – 38 Mile
•Port of Beaumont – 40 Miles
25′ in 1912
30′ in 1925
35′ in 1935
40′ by 1962
48′ — underway today
The Sabine–Neches Navigation District was established in 1909. one of the busiest and most important shipping channels on the Gulf Coast.
Stretching about 79 miles, it runs from the Gulf of Mexico through Port Arthur, Beaumont, and Orange, Texas. The waterway serves as a major route for energy, petrochemical, and cargo transportation, linking inland industries directly to global markets.
Lance Dejohn CEO
Lance brings over 27 years of maritime and offshore operations experience to his role as CEO of Port City. He has led large-scale projects across ship, barge, and rig maintenance, with a focus on safety, efficiency, and results. At Port City, Lance is driving strategic growth and infrastructure development to position the terminal as a key Gulf Coast logistics and fueling hub.
George Cruse VP of Operations
George is a proven leader with 22 years of senior Special Operations experience and over 50 months of combat, leading operations across politically sensitive environments. He brings deep expertise in risk management, strategic operations, and high-stakes decision-making. At Port City, George drives growth and value by applying mission-focused leadership and operational rigor to complex maritime logistics.
