Transatlantic (Europe to US East Coast)

Rotterdam to Houston Shipping Route

Ship containers from the Port of Rotterdam to the Port of Houston in a typical 10–18 days. Track any shipment on this lane in real time.

10–18days transit
4,342nautical miles
5+carriers

Track a container from Rotterdam to Houston

See live vessel position and estimated arrival at the Port of Houston.

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Transit time & distance

The typical port-to-port transit from the Port of Rotterdam to the Port of Houston is 10 to 18 days. The approximate great-circle distance is 4,342 nautical miles; actual sailing distance is longer as vessels follow established shipping lanes. Transit varies by service string, number of transshipments and schedule reliability.

Carriers on this route

Major carriers operating Rotterdam–Houston services include:

Frequently asked questions

How long does shipping take from Rotterdam to Houston?

Typical port-to-port transit on the Rotterdam to Houston lane is 10–18 days. Actual times vary with the specific service, number of transshipments and schedule reliability.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Houston by sea?

The approximate great-circle distance between the Port of Rotterdam and the Port of Houston is about 4,342 nautical miles. The actual sailing distance is longer because ships follow shipping lanes.

Which carriers ship from Rotterdam to Houston?

Major carriers on the Rotterdam to Houston route include Maersk, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, ZIM. Traqo tracks shipments from all of them automatically.

How do I track a container on the Rotterdam to Houston route?

Enter your container or bill of lading number in the tracker above. Traqo detects the carrier and shows the live vessel position and estimated arrival at the Port of Houston.