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# Ocean Freight: Houston → Cai Mep

The Houston → Cai Mep trade lane connects Houston, United States with Cai Mep, Vietnam, a sea distance of roughly 10,080 nautical miles. Direct services typically take 29–43 days port to port, depending on the carrier, the rotation and whether the box is transshipped at a hub. Use ShipScanner's live schedule search to find actual sailings, cut-offs and the fastest routing for your cargo.

## Key facts
- **Origin:** Houston (USHOU)
- **Destination:** Cai Mep (VNVUT)
- **Transit (est.):** 29–43 days
- **Sea distance:** ~10,080 nm
- **Trade:** North America → Southeast Asia

## Carriers operating this corridor
- [Maersk (MAEU)](https://shipscanner.co/carriers/maeu)
- [MSC (MSCU)](https://shipscanner.co/carriers/mscu)
- [CMA CGM (CMDU)](https://shipscanner.co/carriers/cmdu)
- [Hapag-Lloyd (HLCU)](https://shipscanner.co/carriers/hlcu)
- [ONE (ONEY)](https://shipscanner.co/carriers/oney)
- [COSCO (COSU)](https://shipscanner.co/carriers/cosu)
- [Evergreen (EGLV)](https://shipscanner.co/carriers/eglv)
- [OOCL (OOLU)](https://shipscanner.co/carriers/oolu)

## Frequently asked questions
### How long does shipping from Houston to Cai Mep take?

Ocean transit from Houston to Cai Mep typically takes 29–43 days port to port. Direct services sit at the lower end; routings with a transshipment take longer. Search live schedules for exact dates.

### What is the sea distance from Houston to Cai Mep?

The approximate sea distance is 10,080 nautical miles. Actual sailed distance varies with the vessel's rotation and any transshipment calls.

### Which carriers ship from Houston to Cai Mep?

Major ocean carriers including Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE and COSCO operate services on the North America → Southeast Asia trade. ShipScanner aggregates their schedules so you can compare transit time and frequency.

### How can I track a container from Houston to Cai Mep?

Enter your container, bill-of-lading or booking number on ShipScanner to see live vessel position, milestones and estimated arrival across every major carrier — no per-carrier login needed.

## Related trade lanes
- [Houston → Laem Chabang](https://shipscanner.co/freight/houston-ushou-to-laem-chabang-thlch) — 29–43 days · North America → Southeast Asia
- [Houston → Manila](https://shipscanner.co/freight/houston-ushou-to-manila-phmnl) — 27–40 days · North America → Southeast Asia
- [Houston → Singapore](https://shipscanner.co/freight/houston-ushou-to-singapore-sgsin) — 31–45 days · North America → Southeast Asia
- [Houston → Tanjung Pelepas](https://shipscanner.co/freight/houston-ushou-to-tanjung-pelepas-mytpp) — 31–45 days · North America → Southeast Asia
- [Houston → Tanjung Priok](https://shipscanner.co/freight/houston-ushou-to-tanjung-priok-idtpp) — 32–47 days · North America → Southeast Asia
- [Long Beach → Cai Mep](https://shipscanner.co/freight/long-beach-uslgb-to-cai-mep-vnvut) — 26–38 days · North America → Southeast Asia
- [Long Beach → Laem Chabang](https://shipscanner.co/freight/long-beach-uslgb-to-laem-chabang-thlch) — 26–38 days · North America → Southeast Asia
- [Long Beach → Manila](https://shipscanner.co/freight/long-beach-uslgb-to-manila-phmnl) — 24–36 days · North America → Southeast Asia

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