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Port of Houston

Port of Houston, Barbours Cut & Bayport Terminals

Houston, TX 77029

USDOT #4427359MC #1741537
Overview

About This Port

A major vehicle-export port on the Gulf Coast; Y7 delivers here for cars bought in Texas and nearby states. Handles RoRo and container shipments to Africa, the Middle East, Central and South America. Barbours Cut and Bayport terminals have direct ocean service to destinations worldwide. 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 carriers checked before each dispatch. 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

Exporting to the EU? A Certificate of Origin is the evidence of US origin behind the EU's 0% import duty on US-built vehicles (1 July 2026 to 31 December 2029); Y7 files it as standing agent. Certificate of Origin service →

Timing

Storage & Demurrage

Each terminal and warehouse sets its own free period and daily storage rate; ask your warehouse or forwarder. 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
After payment clears
We handle auction release documents once the auction clears your payment
4
Carrier Pickup
1-3 days from release slot
Carrier checked before dispatch. Pickup is typically 1-3 days from the release slot; busy Copart yards can be 2-4 days out for a slot, and weather, season, weekends or a breakdown add time
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 many Copart and IAA yards — 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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