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# Port of Houston (USHOU)

The U.S. Gulf Coast's largest container port and the hub for energy and petrochemical exports. Houston (USHOU) is a container port in United States. This page brings together the carriers calling there, the main trade lanes it connects and live arrival and departure schedules — a single starting point for planning or tracking ocean freight through Houston.

## Key facts
- **UN/LOCODE:** USHOU
- **Country:** United States
- **Region:** North America
- **Coordinates:** 29.76, -95.37

## Trade lanes from Houston
- [Houston → Rotterdam](https://shipscanner.co/freight/houston-ushou-to-rotterdam-nlrtm) — 17–26 days · Americas–Europe
- [Houston → Algeciras](https://shipscanner.co/freight/houston-ushou-to-algeciras-esalg) — 17–26 days · North America → Mediterranean
- [Houston → Ambarli](https://shipscanner.co/freight/houston-ushou-to-ambarli-tramb) — 21–31 days · North America → Mediterranean
- [Houston → Antwerp-Bruges](https://shipscanner.co/freight/houston-ushou-to-antwerp-bruges-beanr) — 17–26 days · North America → North Europe
- [Houston → Busan](https://shipscanner.co/freight/houston-ushou-to-busan-krpus) — 23–34 days · North America → East Asia
- [Houston → Cai Mep](https://shipscanner.co/freight/houston-ushou-to-cai-mep-vnvut) — 29–43 days · North America → Southeast Asia
- [Houston → Felixstowe](https://shipscanner.co/freight/houston-ushou-to-felixstowe-gbfxt) — 17–26 days · North America → North Europe
- [Houston → Genoa](https://shipscanner.co/freight/houston-ushou-to-genoa-itgoa) — 18–27 days · North America → Mediterranean
- [Houston → Hamburg](https://shipscanner.co/freight/houston-ushou-to-hamburg-deham) — 18–27 days · North America → North Europe

## Live schedules
- [Arrivals & departures at Houston](https://shipscanner.co/schedules/port/USHOU)

## Frequently asked questions
### What is the UN/LOCODE for Houston?

The UN/LOCODE for Houston is USHOU — the five-character UN code that identifies the port in United States (North America) on bills of lading, booking confirmations and customs and EDI documentation. Quote it when searching sailing schedules or filing paperwork for Houston.

### Which trade lanes connect to Houston?

Houston connects to major ports including Rotterdam, Algeciras, Ambarli. See the trade-lane links on this page for transit times and live schedules.

### How do I see live schedules for Houston?

Use the live schedules link on this page to see current arrivals and departures at Houston (USHOU) across every major carrier.

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Source: ShipScanner — https://shipscanner.co/ports/houston-ushou