Ocean Freight & Drayage to Texas

Live ocean freight rates and inland drayage for shippers in Texas (TX). Skypace tracks 60 active ocean lanes touching Texas's gateway ports.

Texas Gateway Ports

US Census Ocean Trade Snapshot

Total imports (2025)$4.57B
Total exports (2025)$4.65B

Top trading partners

Top HS chapters by value

Skypace Demand Index

Demand index for Texas: N/A

Top 10 origin countries shipping to Texas

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Top 10 destination countries from Texas

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Drayage Calculator

Coming soon — based on Skypace's internal tariff.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the closest ocean port to Texas?

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

How long is drayage from Houston to Texas?

Drayage transit time from Houston to destinations in Texas 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 Texas?

Skypace publishes 60 active ocean lanes touching Texas's gateway ports, served by major carriers and alliances.

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

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

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

Yes. Texas 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.