Ocean Freight Route

KaohsiungHouston

TWKHH
USHOU
Distance
7,053 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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

Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

TW
Origin Port

Kaohsiung

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Extensive container terminals with deep-draft berths
  • Modern ship-to-shore gantry cranes and yard handling equipment
  • Integrated road and rail links to manufacturing clusters across southern Taiwan
  • Dedicated bulk and liquid cargo facilities for energy products

Key Exports

Electronics and semiconductorsMachinery and industrial equipmentPetrochemicals and plasticsSteel and metal productsTextiles and apparel

Export Compliance

Exporters must comply with Taiwan’s dual-use export control regulations, especially for electronics and semiconductor-related goods.

US
Destination Port

Houston

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Large-scale petrochemical and liquid bulk terminals along the Houston Ship Channel
  • Advanced container terminals with ship-to-shore gantry cranes and on-dock rail access
  • Channel-deepened navigation channel connecting to the Gulf of Mexico
  • Well-connected intermodal network with rail ramps and interstate highway access

Key Imports

Crude oil and feedstocksChemicals and chemical intermediatesSteel products and project cargoConsumer goods and retail merchandise in containersIndustrial machinery and parts

Import Regulations

Arriving shipments are subject to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requirements, including on-time filing of ISF data elements and entry documentation.

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