Stolt Barging Services - Harbour Facility in Channelview, Texas

Stolt Barging Services is a harbour facility located at 16300 Dezavalla in Channelview, Texas, within Harris County. The facility is operational and serves the marine transportation sector along the Houston Ship Channel, a critical waterway for bulk and container cargo. Its location near the Port of Houston positions it as a key node for barge services and industrial logistics. The facility operates under U.S. regulatory frameworks including the EPA Vessel General Permit (VGP) and NPDES permits for stormwater and wastewater management. As a harbour serving barge traffic, it handles bulk commodities and may manage oil-water separation and ballast water treatment in compliance with IMO MARPOL Annex I and II. The NAICS codes 332439, 488320, and 811310 indicate a mix of manufacturing, marine cargo handling, and repair services. Stolt Barging Services contributes to the regional economy by facilitating maritime transport for petrochemical and industrial sectors. Its proximity to sensitive coastal habitats along the Gulf Coast necessitates robust environmental management practices, including spill prevention and stormwater controls. The facility's role in the Houston Ship Channel underscores its importance to U.S. maritime infrastructure.

The facility is located along the Houston Ship Channel, a major industrial waterway that empties into Galveston Bay, an ecologically productive estuary. Barge operations involve handling bulk liquids and dry cargo, which can pose risks of spills and stormwater runoff. The region's subtropical climate with heavy rainfall increases the potential for runoff-related impacts. Regulatory compliance under the EPA VGP and NPDES permits is critical to manage discharges and protect nearby coastal habitats.