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United StatesFreight rates from Ho Chi Minh City to Houston.
FCL, LCL and air freight. Containers: 20GP, 40GP from Ho Chi Minh City (VNSGN) to Houston (USHOU), 38 to 44 days in transit. Prices as of 15 Oct 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.
Live rates Ho Chi Minh City to Houston
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Container shipping cost Ho Chi Minh City 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 | Navo Rates | $8,538 | $9,540 | 3 sailings, updated 15 Oct 2026 |
| 40GP | Navo Rates | $9,481 | · | 1 sailing, updated 15 Oct 2026 |
Source: Navo Rates, 3 priced sailings updated 13 Oct 2026 to 15 Oct 2026. Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Freight rates from Ho Chi Minh City to Houston by shipping type
Lowest price we hold on this lane, in USD. Source: Navo Rates. Reference prices, not an offer: run a live search for a price you can book.
Other shipping types
- FTLFull truck load
- LTLLess than truck load
- BulkDry bulk and break bulk
- RoRoVehicles and rolling cargo
- Rail freightContainers and wagons by rail
Estimates: Navo Rates formula from comparable lanes, distance and fuel prices (VLSFO $816.5 per tonne, 2026-11-11), USD. Indicative, not bookable: request a rate on Navo Mesh or run a live search.
Road, bulk, RoRo and rail prices depend on cargo, weight and dates: open a live search or request rates on Navo Mesh below.
Cheapest upcoming sailings Ho Chi Minh City 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 HMMEc4 Temp Code · EC4 | 11 Nov 2026 | 19 Dec 2026 | 38 d | $8,538 | $9,481 | n/a |
 Hapag-LloydMaersk Algol · WC1 | 15 Nov 2026 | 5 Jan 2027 | 44 d · via | $9,540 | n/a | n/a |
| Hapag-LloydNordatlantic · VCS | 17 Nov 2026 | 5 Jan 2027 | 43 d · via | $9,540 | n/a | n/a |
Shipping lines from Ho Chi Minh City to Houston
2 carriers with priced sailings or quotes on this lane, lowest price per container.
| Carrier | Sailings | Fastest | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hapag-Lloyd | 2 | 43 d | $9,540 | n/a | n/a |
| HMM | 1 | 38 d | $8,538 | $9,481 | n/a |
Container shipping cost from Ho Chi Minh City to Houston
The lowest container shipping cost from Ho Chi Minh City to Houston we have on record is $8,538 for a 20GP and $9,481 for a 40GP.
Carrier prices are ocean freight, port to port, before origin and destination terminal handling, documentation, customs and any trucking.
Shipping from Ho Chi Minh City to Houston
Carriers list 3 departures with prices on this lane, the next on 11 Nov 2026.
Scheduled transit is 38 to 44 days port to port; 1 of the 3 sailings are direct, the rest tranship.
Carriers on the lane: Hapag-Lloyd and HMM.
By sea Ho Chi Minh City to Houston is 11,745 nautical miles via Panama Canal, about 35.0 days of pure steaming at 14 knots. Liner services take longer because they call at other ports on the way.
Freight rates from Ho Chi Minh City to Houston: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 13 Oct 2026 and 15 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.
For a price you can book today, run a live search for Ho Chi Minh City to Houston above: it asks the carriers and forwarders connected to Navo at the moment you search.
FAQ
How much does it cost to ship a container from Ho Chi Minh City to Houston?
The lowest price we hold for Ho Chi Minh City to Houston is $8,538 per 20GP and $9,481 per 40GP. 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 Ho Chi Minh City to Houston take?
Carriers schedule 38 to 44 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 11,745 nm, about 35.0 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Ho Chi Minh City to Houston?
Hapag-Lloyd and HMM 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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