How long does ocean shipping from Kaohsiung to Houston take?

Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 42 to 47 days, based on 65 recorded voyages.

How many sailings per week are there from Kaohsiung to Houston?

Roughly 1.5 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).

Which carriers serve the Kaohsiung to Houston route?

3 carriers currently market this lane, including Evergreen, ONE Line, Yang Ming.

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Kaohsiung to Houston — Ocean Freight Schedule & Transit Time

Connecting Taiwan's largest container port directly to the Gulf Coast, the Kaohsiung to Houston lane is served by Evergreen and ONE Line on a trans-Pacific port-to-port basis, giving U.S. importers a reliable routing that bypasses the congestion common at West Coast gateways. Shipping from Kaohsiung to Houston typically takes approximately 43 to 46 days, reflecting the longer ocean distance involved in reaching the Gulf of Mexico. For importers supplying distribution networks across the South and Central United States, this direct service offers a practical alternative that can reduce inland freight costs compared with routing through a West Coast port.

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

42–47 daysTypical transit (P25–P75)

~1.5/weekSailings, last 4 weeks

3Active route products (90 days)

3Carriers

10676 nmSea-route distance

Supply & Demand snapshot

Deployed capacity Steady — avg ~10,446 TEU/week planned ahead vs ~10,173 over the past 6 weeks (+3%)

Space utilization Space open · 83% of measured capacity in use (week of 2026-06-29) · limited sample — indicative only

Port performance Kaohsiung (POL) 1.0 day avg stay · limited sample · Houston (POD) 3.0 days avg stay · limited sample

Carriers on this lane

Evergreen · ONE Line · Yang Ming

Frequently asked questions

How long does ocean shipping from Kaohsiung to Houston take?: Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 42 to 47 days, based on 65 recorded voyages.
How many sailings per week are there from Kaohsiung to Houston?: Roughly 1.5 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).
Which carriers serve the Kaohsiung to Houston route?: 3 carriers currently market this lane, including Evergreen, ONE Line, Yang Ming.

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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.