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Port of Houston

Port of Houston, Barbours Cut & Bayport Terminals

Houston, TX 77029

USDOT #4427359MC #1741537
Overview

About This Port

The top US port for vehicle exports by volume. Handles RoRo and container shipments to Africa, the Middle East, Central and South America. Barbours Cut and Bayport terminals together process more vehicle exports than any other US port, with direct ocean service to over 200 global destinations. The port offers both RoRo and container loading options, giving exporters flexibility based on destination requirements. Its central Gulf Coast location makes it ideal for vehicles originating from Texas, the Midwest, and the Southern US. Y7 Logistics provides door-to-port auto transport to Port of Houston with verified carriers. Whether you are shipping a single vehicle or managing bulk export operations, we coordinate pickup from any US location and deliver directly to the terminal.

Terminal

Address & Gate Hours

Terminal Address
Barbours Cut Terminal, 1000 Barbours Cut Blvd, La Marque, TX 77568
Gate Hours
Mon-Fri 7AM-5PM. Saturday by appointment only. Gate appointments are recommended to avoid extended wait times.
Transit Times

Popular Routes to Port of Houston

Dallas, TX
to Houston, TX
1 day
Miami, FL
to Houston, TX
2-3 days
Chicago, IL
to Houston, TX
2-3 days
New York, NY
to Houston, TX
3-4 days
Los Angeles, CA
to Houston, TX
3-4 days
Paperwork

Documents Required

  • Vehicle title or bill of sale
  • Gate pass (if from auction)
  • Export documentation
  • Customs/broker release forms
Timing

Storage & Demurrage

Warehouse rates vary by terminal operator, typically $5-15/day after the free storage period ends. Container storage rates differ from RoRo — confirm with your freight forwarder.

Export Routes

Shipping Destinations

Vehicles delivered to Port of Houston are shipped to West Africa, Middle East, Central America, South America. Ocean carriers at this terminal handle both Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) and containerized vehicle shipments. Contact us for guidance on which shipping method works best for your destination.

Auction-to-Port Pipeline

1
Win Auction
Day 0
You purchase at Copart, IAAI, or Manheim
2
Share Details
Day 0-1
Send us lot number, VIN, purchase confirmation
3
Release Coordination
Day 1-2
We handle auction release documents
4
Carrier Pickup
Day 3-5
Verified carrier picks up within 3-5 days of release
5
Transit to Port
Varies
Status updates at each stage, photo documentation
6
Port Handoff
Arrival
Delivery to port warehouse with gate pass
Pro Tips

Tips for Port of Houston

Texas has a massive Copart/IAA presence — many auction-to-port moves originate here. Hot weather during summer months can affect scheduling and driver availability. Nearest Copart yards: Houston South, Houston, Dallas.

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USDOT #4427359 · MC #1741537