Ocean Freight Route

HoustonXiaolan

USHOU
Distance
7,256 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

Select Your Cargo Type

See specialized logistics solutions for moving freight between United States and China.

Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

US
Origin Port

Houston

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Extensive petrochemical and liquid bulk terminals along the Houston Ship Channel
  • Modern container terminals with STS gantry cranes and on-dock rail access
  • Deep-draft navigation channel connecting to the Gulf of Mexico
  • Integrated intermodal network with on-dock and near-dock rail yards and interstate highway access

Key Exports

Refined petroleum products and petrochemicalsPlastics and resinsCrude oil and natural gas liquidsIndustrial machinery and equipmentAgricultural commodities (grains, oilseeds)

Export Compliance

Exporters should ensure compliance with U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and vet parties against denied party lists for all Houston-origin shipments.

N/A
Destination Port

Xiaolan

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Well-developed network of inland container depots supporting factory exports
  • Scheduled feeder connections by barge and truck to major Pearl River Delta deep sea ports
  • Efficient road links integrating Xiaolan’s industrial zones with regional expressways

Key Imports

Electronic components and semiconductorsIndustrial machinery and production equipmentRaw metals and metal stockPlastics and chemical inputsPackaging materials

Import Regulations

All imported cargo is required to be declared through Chinese customs with accurate HS codes and valuation.

Houston to Xiaolan Ocean Freight | DNA Supply Chain