Port of Houston
The Port of Houston is the largest port in the United States in terms of foreign waterborne tonnage. It is located in Houston, Texas, on the Houston Ship Channel. The port is a 50-mile (80 km) complex of diversified public and private facilities located a few hours from the Gulf of Mexico. Major towns near Port of Houston (Texas, USA) and Houston, Texas; Baytown, Texas; La Porte, Texas; Deer Park, Texas; Pasadena, Texas. The Port of Houston handles over two-thirds of the waterborne tonnage entering the United States. It is ranked first in the United States in foreign waterborne tonnage, second in total capacity, and tenth in the world.
To import/export goods from the Port of Houston, you will need the following documents:
- A Bill of Lading
- A Shipper’s Export Declaration
- A Certificate of Origin
- An Import License
- An Import Permit
Address111 East Loop North (77029) P.O. Box 2562 (77252-2562) Houston, TX 77252-2562 United States
Port AuthorityPort of Houston Authority
Phone713-670-2400
Fax713-670-2429
Email–
Coordinates29º 44′ 44” N, -95º -17′ -13” W
Decimal29.7457524, -95.2871564
UN/LOCODEUSHOU
Port Type
Port SizeVery Large
Websitewww.portofhouston.com
TerminalYes
Inland port
Mean tide
Tide
Overhead Limit
Swell
Channel46 – 50 feet 14 – 15.2 meters
Cargo Pier26 – 30 feet 7.1 – 9.1 meters
Mean Tide–
Anchorage31 – 35 feet 9.4 – 10 meters
Oil Terminal36 – 40 feet 11 – 12.2 meters
Harbor SizeLarge
ShelterGood
Max Vessel SizeOver 500 feet in length
Harbor TypeRiver Tide Gate
Turning Area
Compulsory
Available
Advisable
Local Assist
Provisions
Fuel Oil
Deck
Water
Diesel Oil
Engine
0-24 Ton Lifts
25-49 Ton Lifts
50-100 Ton Lifts
100+ Ton Lifts
Fixed Cranes
Mobile Cranes
Floating Cranes
Wharves
Med Moor
Ice
Anchor
Beach
Assist
Salvage
Pratique
Deratt Cert
Longshore
Electrical Repair
Steam
Electrical
Navigation Eq
Ship Repairs
Marine Railroad
Drydock Size
Garbage Disposal
Dirty Ballast
Telephone
Radio
Air
Telegraph
Radio Tel
Rail
Ocean
Environmental-friendly
Air
and Highly reliable
Land
flexible
Customs
assistance