Port of Houston
Current Status
Operational
The largest port on the Gulf Coast. Houston is the hub for heavy machinery and project cargo. It is the preferred entry point for European auto imports destined for the Midwest.
Vessel Calls
8,200/yr
Terminals
8 Public
Rank
#1 in Tonnage
Rail
BNSF / UP
Facility Information
Entry & Safety Requirements
Bayport and Barbours Cut require separate credentials.
TWIC Escorts available for a fee.
Oversize loads require 24hr notice.
Carriers on your route book 5–7 days out.
Reserve your pickup window now to hold today's rate — spots release to the next shipper at the dispatch cutoff.
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✓ Booked · Sedan · Phoenix → Houston · 11 min ago