#1
Busiest Port in United States
Sorted by Annual Cargo Tonnage
Value: 281,000,000 tonnes
Port Houston
Port in Houston, Texas, United States
Port Houston is a port located in Houston, Texas, United States. This page highlights its key ranking metrics, including Annual Cargo Tonnage, Annual Container Volume, and Port Area, to help users compare it with other ports in United States.
Page overview
- Country
- United States
- State
- Texas
- City
- Houston
- Category
- logistics
- Type
- Port
Ranking highlights
See how this port performs across different ranking categories in United States.
#2
Largest Port in United States
Sorted by Port Area
Value: 26.3 km²
#5
Most Container-Heavy Port in United States
Sorted by Annual Container Volume
Value: 4,303,345 teu
#14
Busiest Port in the World
Sorted by Annual Cargo Tonnage
Value: 281,000,000 tonnes
Key metrics
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Cargo Tonnage | 281,000,000 tonnes | Total cargo handled by the port per year. |
| Annual Container Volume | 4,303,345 teu | Total container traffic handled by the port per year. |
| Port Area | 26.3 km² | Total land and water area covered by the port facility. |
| Maximum Channel Depth | 13.72 meters | Maximum navigable depth available for ships entering or using the port. |
Metric values are based on the verified sources listed below.
Location
Port Houston is located in Houston, Texas, United States. The location details shown here are based on the currently available city, state, and country information for this port.
- City
- Houston
- State
- Texas
- Country
- United States
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How this port is compared
This port is compared with other ports in United States using the ranking metrics available on this page. These metrics help show how Port Houston performs across different comparison categories, such as Annual Cargo Tonnage, Annual Container Volume, and Port Area.
Ranking positions are calculated from structured data instead of being manually assigned. As more verified information is added, corrected, or expanded, the rankings and metric values may be updated over time.
For this page, the comparison focuses on measurable data rather than user reviews or star ratings.
Sources
Port Houston details on this page are based on verified public sources and structured LocoDeck ranking data.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Port Houston located?
Port Houston is located in Houston, Texas, United States.
What is Port Houston known for on LocoDeck?
Port Houston is listed as a port in United States. This page highlights key metrics such as Annual Cargo Tonnage, Annual Container Volume, and Port Area to help compare it with other ports.
How is Port Houston compared with other ports?
Port Houston is compared using the ranking metrics available for ports in United States. The comparison focuses on structured data and metric values rather than user reviews or star ratings.