Ocean Freight Route

TaipeiHouston

TWTPE
USHOU
Distance
6,883 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

Taipei

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Advanced container terminals with STS gantry cranes
  • Specialized berths for regional services
  • Integrated highway links to inland distribution centers around Taipei
  • Large-scale air cargo facilities with climate-managed warehouses at the airport

Key Exports

Electronics and semiconductorsInformation and communication technology equipmentMachinery and precision instrumentsElectrical components and partsPlastics and chemical products

Export Compliance

Shippers are required to follow Taiwan’s dual-use and sensitive technology export control regulations, especially for semiconductor and advanced electronics shipments.

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 accurate filing of ISF data elements and entry documentation.

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