Ocean Freight: Mersin → Houston
TRMER → USHOU
The Mersin → Houston trade lane connects Mersin, Türkiye with Houston, United States, a sea distance of roughly 7,400 nautical miles. Direct services typically take 22–33 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.
- Origin
- Mersin (TRMER)
- Destination
- Houston (USHOU)
- Transit (est.)
- 22–33 days
- Sea distance
- ~7,400 nm
- Trade
- Mediterranean → North America
Türkiye's second-largest container port and the main gateway to the Middle East and Central Asia.
The U.S. Gulf Coast's largest container port and the hub for energy and petrochemical exports.
Carriers operating this corridor
Major ocean carriers with services on the Mediterranean → North America trade. Compare their schedules and transit times in one search.
Frequently asked questions
How long does shipping from Mersin to Houston take? +
Ocean transit from Mersin to Houston typically takes 22–33 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 Mersin to Houston? +
The approximate sea distance is 7,400 nautical miles. Actual sailed distance varies with the vessel's rotation and any transshipment calls.
Which carriers ship from Mersin to Houston? +
Major ocean carriers including Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE and COSCO operate services on the Mediterranean → North America trade. ShipScanner aggregates their schedules so you can compare transit time and frequency.
How can I track a container from Mersin to Houston? +
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