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Last Updated: 10 Mar 2026
The Port of Houston is the largest port in the United States by waterborne cargo tonnage and one of the world’s busiest petrochemical ports. Located along the Houston Ship Channel in Texas, the port includes more than 200 private terminals and 8 public terminals handling containers, bulk cargo, project cargo, petroleum, chemicals, and breakbulk cargo. The port plays a vital role in global trade connecting North America with Europe, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East.
| Port | Port of Houston |
| UN Locator Code | USHOU |
| Location | Texas, Gulf Coast, United States Approx Coordinates: 29.728° N, 95.263° W |
| Anchorage Area | Houston Anchorage Area – Galveston Bay anchorage zones and Bolivar Roads anchorage areas. |
| Pilot boarding | Galveston Pilot Station Approx Position: 29°20' N – 94°43' W |
| Maneuvering time from Anchorage to Berth | Approximately 4 – 6 hours depending on berth location within Houston Ship Channel. |
| VHF Channel Number | Channel 12 / 13 / 16 |
| Water Density | Approx 1.015 – 1.025 |
| Weather | Subtropical climate Average Temperature: 10°C – 35°C Hurricane season: June – November |
| BA Charts required | BA Chart 1134 / 1282 / 1283 |
| Stevedoring Working Hrs | 24 Hours operations Typically 3 shifts per day |
| Tide | Mean tidal range approx 0.5 – 0.7 meters |
| Discharge Facility | Container cranes Bulk handling equipment Breakbulk cranes Oil & chemical terminals Storage warehouses and tank farms |
| Vessel Age Permitted | Generally No strict restriction, subject to terminal and charterer approval. |
| Minimum Crane Outreach |
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| Berth No | LOA(Mrts) | Beam(Mtrs) | Draft(Mtrs) | DWT | Qty | SWL | Cargo Handled |
Above restrictions / information are current and are subject to change without any prior intimation from port authorities