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# Ocean Freight: Tanjung Pelepas → Houston

The Tanjung Pelepas → Houston trade lane connects Tanjung Pelepas, Malaysia with Houston, United States, a sea distance of roughly 10,808 nautical miles. Direct services typically take 31–45 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:** Tanjung Pelepas (MYTPP)
- **Destination:** Houston (USHOU)
- **Transit (est.):** 31–45 days
- **Sea distance:** ~10,808 nm
- **Trade:** Southeast Asia → North America

## 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 Tanjung Pelepas to Houston take?

Ocean transit from Tanjung Pelepas to Houston typically takes 31–45 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 Tanjung Pelepas to Houston?

The approximate sea distance is 10,808 nautical miles. Actual sailed distance varies with the vessel's rotation and any transshipment calls.

### Which carriers ship from Tanjung Pelepas to Houston?

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

### How can I track a container from Tanjung Pelepas to Houston?

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
- [Cai Mep → Houston](https://shipscanner.co/freight/cai-mep-vnvut-to-houston-ushou) — 29–43 days · Southeast Asia → North America
- [Cai Mep → Long Beach](https://shipscanner.co/freight/cai-mep-vnvut-to-long-beach-uslgb) — 26–38 days · Southeast Asia → North America
- [Cai Mep → New York / Newark](https://shipscanner.co/freight/cai-mep-vnvut-to-new-york-newark-usnyc) — 28–41 days · Southeast Asia → North America
- [Cai Mep → Savannah](https://shipscanner.co/freight/cai-mep-vnvut-to-savannah-ussav) — 30–44 days · Southeast Asia → North America
- [Laem Chabang → Houston](https://shipscanner.co/freight/laem-chabang-thlch-to-houston-ushou) — 29–43 days · Southeast Asia → North America
- [Laem Chabang → Long Beach](https://shipscanner.co/freight/laem-chabang-thlch-to-long-beach-uslgb) — 26–38 days · Southeast Asia → North America
- [Laem Chabang → New York / Newark](https://shipscanner.co/freight/laem-chabang-thlch-to-new-york-newark-usnyc) — 28–41 days · Southeast Asia → North America
- [Laem Chabang → Savannah](https://shipscanner.co/freight/laem-chabang-thlch-to-savannah-ussav) — 29–43 days · Southeast Asia → North America

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