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United StatesFreight rates from Kaohsiung to Houston.
Ocean freight for 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Kaohsiung (TWKHH) to Houston (USHOU), 24 to 46 days in transit. Prices as of 30 Oct 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.
Live rates Kaohsiung to Houston
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Container shipping cost Kaohsiung to Houston
Ocean freight per container in USD. Carrier prices are port to port before local charges; live quotes keep the terms the provider quoted. Reference prices with date and source, not an offer.
| Container | Source | From | Median | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20GP | Carrier sailings | $9,898 | $10,098 | 69 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026 |
| 40GP | Carrier sailings | $8,475 | $12,193 | 70 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026 |
| 40HC | Carrier sailings | $8,525 | $12,568 | 70 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026 |
Sources: published carrier prices on 70 sailings in Navo Freight Rates (updated 9 Oct 2026 to 30 Oct 2026). Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Cheapest upcoming sailings Kaohsiung to Houston
Carrier list prices on scheduled departures. Space and the final price are confirmed when you book.
| Carrier | Departs | Arrives | Transit | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MaerskMaersk Notodden · HP2 | 13 Nov 2026 | 22 Dec 2026 | 39 d · via | n/a | $8,475 | $8,525 |
| ONERdo Endeavour · PS1 | 13 Nov 2026 | 12 Dec 2026 | 29 d · via | $10,065 | $11,835 | $11,835 |
| ONEWan Hai A01 · PS7 | 16 Nov 2026 | 17 Dec 2026 | 31 d | $10,065 | $11,835 | $11,835 |
| ONEYm Upward · PS4 | 17 Nov 2026 | 13 Dec 2026 | 26 d | $10,065 | $11,835 | $11,835 |
| ONEOne Matrix · PS1 | 20 Nov 2026 | 20 Dec 2026 | 30 d · via | $10,065 | $11,835 | $11,835 |
| ONEArgus · PS1 | 27 Nov 2026 | 26 Dec 2026 | 29 d · via | $10,065 | $11,835 | $11,835 |
| ONEYm Unicorn · PS4 | 27 Nov 2026 | 21 Dec 2026 | 24 d | $10,065 | $11,835 | $11,835 |
| CMA CGMCnc Sapphire · MCTCNC/PEX3 | 15 Nov 2026 | 30 Dec 2026 | 45 d · via | $9,942 | $12,332 | $12,332 |
Container shipping cost from Kaohsiung to Houston
On Kaohsiung to Houston the cheapest ocean freight we see is $9,898 for a 20GP, $8,475 for a 40GP and $8,525 for a 40HC.
The median 40ft price over 70 sailings is $12,568; the cheapest is $8,525 and the dearest $13,132. Compare sailings before you book, the gap is $4,607 per box.
Carrier prices are ocean freight, port to port, before origin and destination terminal handling, documentation, customs and any trucking.
Shipping from Kaohsiung to Houston
70 sailings from Kaohsiung to Houston carry a published price between 11 Nov 2026 and 18 Dec 2026, 69 of them in the next 30 days.
Scheduled transit is 24 to 46 days port to port; 3 of the 70 sailings are direct, the rest tranship.
Carriers on the lane: ZIM, CMA CGM, ONE and Maersk.
By sea Kaohsiung to Houston is 10,633 nautical miles via Panama Canal, about 31.7 days of pure steaming at 14 knots. Liner services take longer because they call at other ports on the way.
Freight rates from Kaohsiung to Houston: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 9 Oct 2026 and 30 Oct 2026. Each figure is a list price for one sailing, not an offer: availability and the final price are confirmed when you request a quote.
Prices on this page are a snapshot from 30 Oct 2026. A live search above checks today's rates for your box and date.
FAQ
How much does it cost to ship a container from Kaohsiung to Houston?
The lowest price we hold for Kaohsiung to Houston is $9,898 per 20GP, $8,475 per 40GP and $8,525 per 40HC. Carrier prices are port to port, before local charges. Prices change every week; run a live search for today's rates.
How long does shipping from Kaohsiung to Houston take?
Carriers schedule 24 to 46 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 10,633 nm, about 31.7 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Kaohsiung to Houston?
ZIM, CMA CGM, ONE and Maersk have priced sailings or quotes on this lane.
Can I book these freight rates?
No, they are reference prices from Navo Rates with their date. To book, run a live search or request a quote: the price you get there is confirmed by the carrier or forwarder.
What is included in the price?
Carrier prices cover ocean freight for one container, port to port. Terminal handling, documentation, customs clearance, inland transport and insurance are extra unless a live quote says it includes them.
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All lanes: freight rates by origin country. Distance and transit: Kaohsiung to Houston shipping route. Other references: Shipping Routes Directory, Carrier Directory.