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Largest Breakbulk
Facility
Port Houston owns and manages the public wharves and terminals along the Houston Ship Channel, including the area’s largest breakbulk facility. Below you will find more information on our wharf specifications, facility capabilities, vessel schedules, gate information, and more.
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Breakbulk & Multi-Purpose Facility Capabilities
Port Houston’s multi-purpose and breakbulk terminals support heavy-lift, bulk, liquid, dry bulk and project cargo, steel, and vehicles. We are centrally located, at the intersection of the Trans-Pacific, Inter-Americas, and Trans-Atlantic trade lanes, giving our customers a distinct advantage and connecting them to the world. Download our to learn more about our capabilities.
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Largest breakbulk and project cargo port complex in North America
Largest steel port complex in North America
Skilled and reliable workforce
Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) designation
ISO-certified for security and environment
Vessel Schedules
Below you will find current vessel schedules with arrival and departure times for ships calling to Port Houston’s multi-purpose, breakbulk, and project cargo facilities.
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Tariff Information
Tariff No. 8 determines current rates, rules, and regulations for governing the various entities along the Houston Ship Channel. Port Houston’s tariffs include deferred payment provisions, as set forth in the following subrules:
- Tariff No. 8 Subrule No. 049
- Tariff No. 14 Subrule No. 055
- Tariff No. 15 Subrule No. 057
Port Houston has made its tariffs available in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF). To find out how much your rates may be, use our Price Estimate Tool.
Gate Information
Port Houston’s Turning Basin facility has three main gates: Gate A is for automobile traffic only. Cargo Bay Road is primarily used for cargo trucks delivering or leaving the facility. The Turning Basin Truck Gate is located at 300 E. Loop N., Houston, TX 77029.
High and Wide Cargo
The third gate at Turning Basin is located at Gate 8 on Clinton Drive. This gate is only available to high and wide cargo. Port Police will need to be contacted prior to your departure to open gates with stevedore approval. Port Police can be contacted at 713-670-3600. Cargo Bay Road width is 30 feet, Gate 8 width is 30 feet.
Truck Safety Information
Port Houston understands how important time is to truck drivers moving cargo. However, it is also important for our terminals to remain safe and secure at all times. View the following videos for information about Port Houston’s terminal safety:
Trucker Safety Videos
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1:45 pm – 3:45 pm, November 1, 2023
Unlocking the Potential: Navigating the Foreign Trade Zone Program for Enhanced Global Trade
Topic: The Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Program can be a game-changer for companies seeking to expand their global reach. Expert speakers will guide you through the intricate details of FTZs, providing insights on the application process, various benefits, strategies, and compliance requirements. Discover how your organization can leverage FTZs to reduce costs, streamline supply chains, and enhance competitiveness in the global marketplace.
10:15 am – 11:00 am, October 31, 2023
The Next Generation of the Logistics Workforce
Topic: On January 1, 2011, the oldest Baby Boomers started turning 65. Every day, about 10,000 boomers cross that threshold. By 2030, when all Baby Boomers will have turned 65, fully 18% of the nation’s population will be at least that age, according to Pew Research Center population projections. Today, just 13% of Americans are ages 65 and older. The industry is all facing a talent gap and need to proactively recruit and retain employees – and bring more diversity into maritime and logistics work if it is to be successful. This panel will discuss what various sectors are doing to proactively work on this challenge – from seafarer needs and terminal labor to shoreside business roles.
1:45 pm – 2:30 pm, October 31, 2023
Sustainability on the Seas
Topic: Engage in a dynamic discussion on both the current state and the future of sustainability in ocean shipping. This panel will focus on the pressure shippers face to address carbon neutrality and the consequential pressure put on their supply chains to measure, reduce, and offset CO2 emissions.
11:15 am – 12:00 pm, November 1, 2023
A Conversation with the Carriers, Riding the Waves of Container Shipping
Topic: Emerging from the industry disruption brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, panelists will share their insights on current state of the container shipping industry, views on changes to supply and demand impacting liner carriers as well as current and potential shifts in the alliance landscape, and their impacts to U.S. ports and shippers. Against this backdrop, digest the ripple effects impacting the industry including a fluid regulatory environment, digitalization, decarbonization and changes in cargo delivery impacted by chassis pools, drayage, rail, and port infrastructure.
11:00 am – 11:45 am, October 31, 2023
Successful Strategies to Manage Growth and Risk on the Busiest Ship Channel in the US
Topic: Promoting growth and managing risk don’t have to be mutually exclusive. On the busiest ship channel in the US by vessel movements and tonnage, governmental regulators and industry have developed collaborative processes that achieve both. Through a massive channel improvement project, regular channel maintenance dredging, and occasional seasonal weather closures, stakeholders have developed protocols that positively contribute to channel efficiency and navigation safety.
