Ocean Freight & Drayage to Tennessee

Live ocean freight rates and inland drayage for shippers in Tennessee (TN). Skypace tracks 192 active ocean lanes touching Tennessee's gateway ports.

Tennessee Gateway Ports

US Census Ocean Trade Snapshot

Total imports (2025)$206.63B
Total exports (2025)$50.73B

Top trading partners

Top HS chapters by value

Skypace Demand Index

Demand index for Tennessee: N/A

Top 10 origin countries shipping to Tennessee

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Top 10 destination countries from Tennessee

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Drayage Calculator

Coming soon — based on Skypace's internal tariff.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the closest ocean port to Tennessee?

Tennessee's primary ocean gateway is Memphis Rail Ramp (USMEM). Most FCL container shipments to or from Tennessee are drayed inland from this port.

How long is drayage from Memphis Rail Ramp to Tennessee?

Drayage transit time from Memphis Rail Ramp to destinations in Tennessee 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 Tennessee?

Skypace publishes 192 active ocean lanes touching Tennessee's gateway ports, served by major carriers and alliances.

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

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

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

Yes. Tennessee 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.