How long does ocean shipping from Xiamen to Houston take?

Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 27 to 28 days, based on 262 recorded voyages.

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

Roughly 1.2 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).

Which carriers serve the Xiamen to Houston route?

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

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Xiamen to Houston — Ocean Freight Schedule & Transit Time

Connecting southern China's busy port of Xiamen directly to the Gulf Coast gateway of Houston, this trans-Pacific service gives U.S. importers a reliable, streamlined option for moving cargo without touching an intermediate point. Four major carriers operate on this lane — CMA-CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, and OOCL — providing consistent weekly coverage for shippers planning their supply chains. For those researching Xiamen to Houston transit time, sailings typically run approximately 27 to 28 days port to port, making this one of the more predictable Pacific Gulf routings available. Gulf Coast importers, particularly those distributing across Texas and the broader South-Central U.S., will find this direct service especially well-suited to their inbound freight needs.

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

27–28 daysTypical transit (P25–P75)

~1.2/weekSailings, last 4 weeks

4Active route products (90 days)

4Carriers

10654 nmSea-route distance

Supply & Demand snapshot

Deployed capacity Shrinking — avg ~8,378 TEU/week planned ahead vs ~9,504 over the past 6 weeks (-12%)

Space utilization Not enough data

Port performance Houston (POD) 3.0 days avg stay · limited sample

Carriers on this lane

CMA-CGM · COSCO · Evergreen · OOCL

Frequently asked questions

How long does ocean shipping from Xiamen to Houston take?: Direct port-to-port transit on this lane typically takes 27 to 28 days, based on 262 recorded voyages.
How many sailings per week are there from Xiamen to Houston?: Roughly 1.2 sailings per week departed over the past four weeks (physical vessels, all carriers combined).
Which carriers serve the Xiamen 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.