Ocean Freight & Drayage to Arkansas

Live ocean freight rates and inland drayage for shippers in Arkansas (AR). Skypace tracks 149 active ocean lanes touching Arkansas's gateway ports.

Arkansas Gateway Ports

US Census Ocean Trade Snapshot

Total imports (2025)$45.60B
Total exports (2025)$61.17B

Top trading partners

Top HS chapters by value

Skypace Demand Index

Demand index for Arkansas: N/A

Top 10 origin countries shipping to Arkansas

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Top 10 destination countries from Arkansas

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Drayage Calculator

Coming soon — based on Skypace's internal tariff.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the closest ocean port to Arkansas?

Arkansas's primary ocean gateway is Houston (USHOU). Most FCL container shipments to or from Arkansas are drayed inland from this port.

How long is drayage from Houston to Arkansas?

Drayage transit time from Houston to destinations in Arkansas depends on the inland ZIP and equipment availability. Use the calculator above for an estimate based on Skypace's internal tariff (coming soon).

Which carriers serve Arkansas?

Skypace publishes 149 active ocean lanes touching Arkansas's gateway ports, served by major carriers and alliances.

Who is Arkansas's top trading partner by ocean freight?

Based on US Census ocean-containerized trade data aggregated across Arkansas's gateway ports, the top trading partner is CANADA.

Does Skypace offer ocean freight rates for landlocked states like Arkansas?

Yes. Arkansas shippers book ocean freight via the nearest gateway port; Skypace combines the ocean leg with the inland drayage tariff to give a door-to-door view.