Port of Houston (USHOU): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Houston (UN/LOCODE USHOU) is a large river (tide gates) harbor located in United States, on the Gulf of Mexico. It sits at 29.7500° N, 95.2833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- River (Tide Gates)
- Harbor Size
- Large
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Gulf of Mexico; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- US Gulf Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Houston
Where is Port of Houston located?
Port of Houston is a seaport located in United States, on the Gulf of Mexico. Its coordinates are 29.7500° N, 95.2833° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Houston?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Houston is USHOU — country code US, location code HOU.
How deep is Port of Houston?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Houston has a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of Houston require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Houston.
What type of harbor is Port of Houston?
Port of Houston is classified as a river (tide gates) harbor, of large size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Houston have?
Port of Houston is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Houston are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #9240), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →