How long does ocean shipping from Shekou to Houston take?

Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 36 to 36 days, based on 267 recorded voyages.

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

Roughly 2.8 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).

Which carriers serve the Shekou to Houston route?

4 carriers currently market this lane, including CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL.

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Shekou to Houston — Ocean Freight Schedule & Transit Time

Importers planning on shipping from Shekou to Houston have a direct trans-Pacific option served by four major carriers — CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, and OOCL — connecting this busy Pearl River Delta port with the Gulf Coast. The service runs port-to-port without any intermediate stops, with a typical transit of approximately 36 days from Shekou (CNSHK) to Houston (USHOU). For U.S. businesses sourcing goods from southern China, this lane offers a reliable routing into one of America's most strategically located import gateways, with strong onward distribution links across the South and Midwest.

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

36–36 daysTypical transit (P25–P75)

~2.8/weekSailings, last 4 weeks

4Active route products (90 days)

4Carriers

10967 nmSea-route distance

Supply & Demand snapshot

Deployed capacity Shrinking — avg ~12,842 TEU/week planned ahead vs ~21,345 over the past 6 weeks (-40%)

Space utilization Space open · 71% of measured capacity in use (week of 2026-07-06) · limited sample — indicative only

Port performance Shekou (POL) 2.0 days avg stay · limited sample · Houston (POD) 1.0 day avg stay · limited sample

Carriers on this lane

CMA-CGM · COSCO · Evergreen · OOCL

Frequently asked questions

How long does ocean shipping from Shekou to Houston take?: Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 36 to 36 days, based on 267 recorded voyages.
How many sailings per week are there from Shekou to Houston?: Roughly 2.8 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).
Which carriers serve the Shekou to Houston route?: 4 carriers currently market this lane, including CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL.

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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.