Yudi Takizawa

Chief Commercial Officer Port of Corpus Christi

Yudi Takizawa serves as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) for the Port of Corpus Christi, where he leads the Port's commercial strategy, business development, customer engagement, and global market initiatives. He is responsible for advancing strategic partnerships, expanding international trade opportunities, and supporting the Port's continued growth as the Energy Port of the Americas.

With more than 20 years of international experience in commercial strategy, market development, and business development, Yudi has built a career focused on driving growth through strategic partnerships and customer-focused solutions across the energy and maritime sectors.

Before joining the Port in 2022, Yudi held senior commercial leadership positions with Royal Vopak, including Commercial Head for the Vopak/BlackRock Joint Venture and Regional Marketing & Business Development Manager for Vopak Americas. He began his career in Brazil with Duratex (DEXCO), specializing in market intelligence and business development.

Yudi holds a bachelor's degree in Business Administration and MBAs in Marketing and Business Management from Fundação Getulio Vargas, Brazil. He also earned the Credential of Readiness from Harvard Business School Online.

Fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, Yudi is passionate about building global relationships that foster innovation, economic development, and long-term business success

2026 Event Agenda Sessions

Corpus Christi’s Next Chapter: Building a New Gulf Coast Gateway

Corpus Christi is already a critical hub for energy and industrial cargo. Now, rising trade volumes, manufacturing investment and nearshoring are creating an opportunity for the port to play an even bigger role in U.S. supply chains and boosting the South Texas economy. Join leaders from DP World and the Port of Corpus Christi for a conversation about the plan to harness the port's robust infrastructure and create a world-class container gateway. They’ll discuss planning for a new container terminal, why Corpus Christi is attracting investment now, and how stronger connections to Texas, the U.S. Midwest and Northern Mexico could unlock even greater economic activity.

Tuesday 22 September 12:15 - 12:35 Breakbulk Voices Stage

Add to calendar 09/22/2026 12:15 09/22/2026 12:35 Corpus Christi’s Next Chapter: Building a New Gulf Coast Gateway Corpus Christi is already a critical hub for energy and industrial cargo. Now, rising trade volumes, manufacturing investment and nearshoring are creating an opportunity for the port to play an even bigger role in U.S. supply chains and boosting the South Texas economy. Join leaders from DP World and the Port of Corpus Christi for a conversation about the plan to harness the port's robust infrastructure and create a world-class container gateway. They’ll discuss planning for a new container terminal, why Corpus Christi is attracting investment now, and how stronger connections to Texas, the U.S. Midwest and Northern Mexico could unlock even greater economic activity. Breakbulk Voices Stage America/Chicago

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