A 25-mile Gulf Coast complex, purpose-built to connect Texas to global trade.
From meticulously managed general cargo terminals to strategically located Barbour’s Cut, the Port of Houston is a vibrant maritime hub and the economic engine of the city of Houston and the broader state of Texas.
The Gulf Coast’s largest gateway, engineered for scale.
The Port of Houston stands as a testament to Houston’s maritime legacy — the economic prowess of the city and the broader state of Texas. It didn’t simply appear; it evolved, shaped by decades of strategic development in general cargo, container, and specialized terminal capacity.
Navigating the 25-mile complex reveals the sheer scale of the operation. From general cargo terminals to the strategically located Barbour’s Cut, every part of the port reflects meticulous planning and an unwavering commitment to fueling trade.
Houston’s location on the Gulf Coast makes it the natural gateway between Texas markets and Latin America, and a critical alternative to East Coast routings for import and export freight.
25 mi
Length of the Port of Houston complex
#1
U.S. port for foreign waterborne tonnage
Gulf
Coast gateway to Latin America and beyond
Multi
General cargo, container, and specialized terminals
Gulf Coast container moves, routed on the same chassis discipline as Norfolk.
Competitively priced OTR, local FTL, and port drayage service in and out of Houston’s terminals — TWIC-credentialed drivers, dwell-time discipline, and end-to-end visibility.
If your container lands in Houston, we’ll route it to the final door.
Container landing in Houston? We’ll take it from there.
Tell us about your shipment. Our dispatch team will respond within one business hour with capacity, routing, and pricing.