How long does ocean shipping from Vung Tau to Houston take?

Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 37 to 40 days, based on 238 recorded voyages.

How many sailings per week are there from Vung Tau to Houston?

Roughly 6.0 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).

Which carriers serve the Vung Tau to Houston route?

4 carriers currently market this lane, including CMA-CGM, COSCO, MSC, Yang Ming.

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Vung Tau to Houston — Ocean Freight Schedule & Transit Time

Connecting southern Vietnam's major deepwater port directly to one of America's busiest Gulf Coast gateways, the Vung Tau to Houston shipping lane is served by four established carriers — CMA CGM, COSCO, MSC, and Yang Ming — offering U.S. importers reliable access to Gulf Coast distribution networks. This direct trans-Pacific service covers the full voyage in approximately 37 to 40 days, reflecting the longer routing around Southeast Asia and across the Pacific to Texas. For importers sourcing goods from Vietnam's industrial regions, a direct port-to-port connection into Houston provides a practical alternative to West Coast routing, particularly for cargo destined for the South and Central United States.

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

37–40 daysTypical transit (P25–P75)

~6.0/weekSailings, last 4 weeks

4Active route products (90 days)

4Carriers

11735 nmSea-route distance

Supply & Demand snapshot

Deployed capacity Shrinking — avg ~32,791 TEU/week planned ahead vs ~46,635 over the past 6 weeks (-30%)

Space utilization Not enough data

Port performance Houston (POD) 1.0 day avg stay · limited sample

Carriers on this lane

CMA-CGM · COSCO · MSC · Yang Ming

Frequently asked questions

How long does ocean shipping from Vung Tau to Houston take?: Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 37 to 40 days, based on 238 recorded voyages.
How many sailings per week are there from Vung Tau to Houston?: Roughly 6.0 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).
Which carriers serve the Vung Tau to Houston route?: 4 carriers currently market this lane, including CMA-CGM, COSCO, MSC, 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.