How long does ocean shipping from Cai Mep to Houston take?

Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 38 to 40 days, based on 331 recorded voyages.

How many sailings per week are there from Cai Mep to Houston?

Roughly 6.5 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).

Which carriers serve the Cai Mep to Houston route?

4 carriers currently market this lane, including Evergreen, ONE Line, OOCL, Zim.

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Cai Mep to Houston — Ocean Freight Schedule & Transit Time

Shippers exploring the shipping from Cai Mep to Houston route will find a direct trans-Pacific service connecting one of Vietnam's most capable deep-water terminals with the Gulf Coast's largest port. Four carriers — Evergreen, ONE Line, OOCL, and Zim — operate on this lane, giving U.S. importers a meaningful range of sailing options to consider when planning inventory cycles. Typical transit runs approximately 38 to 40 days, reflecting the longer voyage around Southeast Asia and across the Pacific to the Gulf of Mexico. For businesses sourcing goods from southern Vietnam, this direct port-to-port connection offers a practical, reliable path into the U.S. interior without requiring additional inland moves from a West Coast gateway.

Data last updated: 2026-07-09 — refreshed with every new schedule batch.

38–40 daysTypical transit (P25–P75)

~6.5/weekSailings, last 4 weeks

5Active route products (90 days)

4Carriers

11735 nmSea-route distance

Supply & Demand snapshot

Deployed capacity Shrinking — avg ~27,256 TEU/week planned ahead vs ~50,509 over the past 6 weeks (-46%)

Space utilization Not enough data

Port performance Houston (POD) 2.5 days avg stay · limited sample

Carriers on this lane

Evergreen · ONE Line · OOCL · Zim

Frequently asked questions

How long does ocean shipping from Cai Mep to Houston take?: Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 38 to 40 days, based on 331 recorded voyages.
How many sailings per week are there from Cai Mep to Houston?: Roughly 6.5 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).
Which carriers serve the Cai Mep to Houston route?: 4 carriers currently market this lane, including Evergreen, ONE Line, OOCL, Zim.

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Figures are indicative estimates with partial coverage, for reference only, not carrier-confirmed. Coverage: East & Southeast Asia → United States, direct port-to-port services. For live FCL/LCL quotes, contact an ETDETA sales specialist.