USHOU Port Code Lookup

Port Code Lookup

Recommend：

CNSHA

SGSIN

CNSZX

USLAX

NLRTM

Total 1 ports of USHOU

USHOU Houston Port
Houston Port is the major seaport of Houston, in the city of Houstonin United states. Overseas routes include North America, Port code is USHOU.

Show details

Port Code

USHOU

Name

Houston

Country / Region

United states

City

Houston

Sea Routes

North America

Type

Main Port

Latitude

29.7277850

Longitude

-95.2700450

Est. Unit Price

$1/m³ $6800/20GP Book Now

Click to display the map

Port Overview · USHOU

Houston Port, United States

Our platform classifies USHOU as a major seaport and ship-channel complex serving the Gulf Coast of the United States. Located in southeastern Texas at approximately 29.727785, -95.270045, the port links the Houston industrial market with international container, liquid-bulk, dry-bulk and general-cargo flows. The supplied port profile describes a diversified complex extending about 40 kilometres along the Houston Ship Channel, with public and private facilities distributed across connected waterways. For forwarders, Houston is particularly relevant to energy, petrochemical, steel, chemical, agricultural and project-cargo movements. Our service team uses the named terminal and cargo characteristics to plan bookings, documentation, inland delivery and compliance checks; terminal acceptance, draft, cut-off and equipment conditions must always be reconfirmed before shipment.

UN/LOCODE	USHOU
Country / city	United States / Houston, Texas
Port profile indicators	Approx. 225 million tonnes and 1.77 million TEU annually; about 8,000 vessel calls per year, as stated in the supplied profile data
Recorded vessel parameters	Maximum recorded length 337 m; maximum recorded draught 13.7 m; maximum recorded deadweight 163,750 t

Decision Summary

Key Highlights

Multi-cargo gatewayContainer, tanker, bulk and general-cargo requirements can be handled within the wider Houston Ship Channel complex.

Industrial cargo concentrationPetroleum products, crude-related cargo, chemicals, LPG, steel and polymers are central to the port’s logistics profile.

Terminal selection mattersBarbours Cut and Bayport are relevant to container planning, while liquid, bulk and general cargo require facility-specific confirmation.

Inland planning is essentialHouston cargo commonly requires coordinated truck, rail, warehouse, chassis and customs arrangements beyond the terminal gate.

Infrastructure

Facilities & Services

Container operations: The supplied port profile identifies Fentress Bracewell Barbours Cut Container Terminal and Bayport Terminal as key public facilities. Our team confirms the receiving terminal, booking acceptance and equipment availability before issuing final loading instructions.
General and project cargo: Turning Basin Terminal is described as a general-cargo facility near downtown Houston, supporting appropriate breakbulk, heavy-lift or project-cargo inquiries subject to terminal approval.
Liquid and bulk cargo: The profile identifies bulk-material handling, bulk-liquids facilities and related terminals including Jacintoport, Care and Woodhouse. Cargo compatibility, tank requirements and berth restrictions must be checked case by case.
Customs and trade-zone support: The port operates and manages a foreign-trade-zone site. Our specialists assess whether the proposed transaction and cargo qualify; zone treatment is not assumed from port arrival alone.
Inland distribution: Truck and intermodal planning can connect Houston-area terminals with warehouses and industrial sites. Appointment, chassis, overweight, rail and delivery-window requirements are confirmed against the actual terminal and consignee.

Network Planning

Routes & Logistics Timing

Our platform commonly evaluates Houston as a U.S. Gulf gateway for Asia, Europe, the Mediterranean, Latin America and other North American trade flows. Actual routing may use a direct call, a transshipment hub or a U.S. gateway connection, depending on carrier and sailing availability.
For China-origin cargo, the supplied commercial reference shows indicative LCL service from Dachan Bay and an FCL reference from Ningbo. These are quotation examples rather than guaranteed services; carrier, routing, validity and terminal must be reconfirmed at booking.
Transit time is affected by transshipment, weather, channel conditions, vessel scheduling, terminal congestion, customs release, chassis availability and inland appointment capacity. Our team provides a shipment-specific estimate only after receiving origin, cargo, equipment and delivery details.
For time-sensitive cargo, we compare Houston with other suitable U.S. gateways only after checking final destination, customs strategy, inland mileage, free time and total landed logistics cost.

Cargo Intelligence

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterlandHouston and the wider Texas Gulf Coast form the immediate market, with inland distribution planned toward U.S. industrial and consumer centers according to final delivery location.

Energy and chemicals Petroleum products, crude-related products, LPG, organic and inorganic chemicals, polymers and fertiliser inputs are prominent cargo categories in the supplied profile.

Metals and machinery Steel and project-related general cargo require careful weight, dimensions, lifting, lashing and delivery-site review.

Agri-bulk and exports Cereals and grains are listed among major export categories, normally requiring bulk handling, cargo-quality controls and document consistency.

Execution Controls

Operations & Compliance

Cut-offs: Terminal receiving windows, vessel cut-off, documentation cut-off and verified gross mass deadlines differ by service and terminal. Our team obtains the booking-specific cut-off rather than relying on a generic port timetable.
Dangerous goods: Chemicals, LPG, petroleum products and other regulated cargo require accurate UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, flash point, SDS and container/vehicle declarations where applicable. Acceptance must be approved before dispatch.
Customs and examination: Importer of record, bond status, entry data, admissibility and inspection instructions can affect release. Our service team coordinates broker information and holds cargo for examination when directed by authorities.
Inland delivery: Overweight, out-of-gauge, hazardous, refrigerated and high-value cargo may need specialist equipment, route review, permits, escort or appointment controls. Final delivery constraints should be supplied before booking.

Operational conditions may change with terminal notices, weather, channel restrictions, customs actions and carrier instructions. Our team confirms the controlling instruction for each shipment before cargo is gated in.

Forwarder Recommendations

Shipping Tips

Send the commercial invoice, packing list, cargo dimensions, gross weight, HS classification, consignee details and intended delivery ZIP code early enough for terminal, customs and inland review.
For hazardous or chemical cargo, provide the SDS and complete dangerous-goods particulars before requesting equipment or a final rate. Do not dispatch a container before carrier and terminal acceptance is confirmed.
For heavy steel, machinery or project cargo, our team should review centre of gravity, lifting points, lashing plan, axle distribution, road restrictions and destination unloading capability before quotation.
Where Houston capacity, inland equipment or schedule reliability becomes constrained, we evaluate alternative U.S. gateways or routing options using total cost, customs implications, free time and final delivery distance—not ocean freight alone.

Practical Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Is USHOU suitable only for container cargo?

No. Our platform treats USHOU as a diversified seaport complex. Container, liquid bulk, dry bulk, general cargo, steel, chemical and project-cargo inquiries may be feasible, but the correct terminal and handling method must be confirmed for the commodity.

Can the supplied 13.7 m draught be used as a guaranteed booking limit?

No. It is a maximum recorded parameter in the supplied port profile, not a universal operating limit. Vessel size, berth, channel conditions, tide, cargo plan and terminal approval determine actual acceptance.

What information is needed for a Houston dangerous-goods quote?

Our service team normally requires the UN number, proper shipping name, hazard class, packing group, flash point where relevant, SDS, package type, quantity, container type and final delivery details. Carrier and terminal acceptance remains subject to review.

How should importers plan customs examination and inland delivery?

Provide the importer-of-record and broker details before arrival, keep entry data consistent with the transport documents, and reserve delivery capacity only after release and terminal availability are understood. Examination, holds, appointments and chassis conditions may change the delivery plan.

Data Governance

Data Sources & Provenance

The port code, name, country, city, coordinates, profile indicators and recorded vessel parameters above are taken from the supplied USHOU port dataset. Facility and port-operations context is cross-checked against the official Port Houston domain: porthouston.com.

U.S. customs and import-compliance references should be verified through U.S. Customs and Border Protection: cbp.gov. U.S. trade-statistics context may be checked through the U.S. Census Bureau: census.gov.

Source boundary: carrier schedules, terminal cut-offs, tariffs, draft restrictions, equipment availability, customs status and inland appointments are time-sensitive. Our service team verifies these shipment-specific items before execution; the profile figures are not a substitute for a live terminal or carrier confirmation.