Ocean Freight Route

ManilaHouston

PHMNL
USHOU
Distance
7,420 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

PH
Origin Port

Manila

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Several container terminals with quay cranes capable of handling Panamax and post-Panamax vessels
  • Specialized berths for boxed and breakbulk cargo operations
  • Integrated customs, inspection, and release facilities to streamline cargo flows
  • Truck and feeder connections linking the port to Metro Manila and Luzon industrial zones

Key Exports

Electronics and electrical machineryGarments and textilesProcessed food and agricultural productsAutomotive parts and componentsBusiness process outsourcing–related printed materials and office supplies

Export Compliance

Exporters must comply with Philippine Bureau of Customs regulations, including accurate export declarations and valuation

US
Destination Port

Houston

Infrastructure Highlights

  • High-capacity petrochemical and liquid bulk terminals along the Houston Ship Channel
  • Upgraded container terminals with ship-to-shore gantry cranes and on-dock rail access
  • Panamax- and post-Panamax-capable navigation channel connecting to the Gulf of Mexico
  • Highly developed intermodal network with unit train facilities 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

All imports are subject to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requirements, including timely filing of Importer Security Filing (ISF) 10+2 and customs entries.

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