USA

Port of Houston (US HOU)

USA
Port of Houston, USA © Hequals2henry · CC BY-SA 3.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE US HOU
Coordinates 29.7500, -95.2833 (29°45′N 95°17′W)
Region US-TX
Nearest city Houston
Body of water Gulf of Mexico; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Large
Harbor type River, tide gates
Shelter Good
Channel depth 14 m
Anchorage depth 9.4 m
Cargo pier depth 7.9 m
Oil terminal depth 11 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Quarantine / pratique Yes
Repairs Major
Dry dock Medium
Marine railway (slipway) Medium
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Rail connection Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide No
Overhead limits Yes
Facilities
Wharves
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Floating crane Lifts over 100 t Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Engine supplies Provisions
Ratings
  • Container Port Performance Index (2025): #334
  • Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 300.1

Houston operates as a working harbor in USA, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Large harbor laid out as River, tide gates sets the scale of operations at Houston. Draft at the approach to Houston is constrained by a 14.0 m channel depth.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Houston located?
Houston is a seaport in USA.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Houston?
The UN/LOCODE for Houston is US HOU.
What is the channel depth at Houston?
The channel depth at Houston is 14 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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