Agility Logistics - Houston
Houston, TX
Global logistics provider with strong Middle East connections and energy sector expertise, specialized in project cargo.
Review profileOcean Freight Providers in Houston and Port Houston, Texas
Compare 7 active directory profiles using documented capabilities and local operating fit.
Planning ocean freight providers service in Houston and Port Houston
Houston is a major port and industrial freight market with strong demand for drayage, project cargo, specialized trucking, warehousing, and international forwarding.
Market coverage: This page includes providers based in Houston, Pasadena, Deer Park, Baytown, Seabrook, La Porte, Channelview, Stafford, Sugar Land, Pearland, The Woodlands, Katy, Bellaire. Each profile shows its actual base.
Use the profiles below to build a shortlist, then confirm the precise lane, cargo, equipment, timing, authority, insurance, availability, and price directly with each provider.
Freight connections
- Port Houston
- George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- I-10, I-45 and US-59 corridors
Industries shaping demand
- energy
- petrochemicals
- industrial equipment
- international trade
Questions to resolve
- Confirm Port Houston terminal, appointment, chassis, and free-time responsibility in writing.
- Separate energy and project cargo from consumer-fulfillment work before comparing providers.
- Ask whether quoted coverage includes the Ship Channel, I-10, I-45, or only a suburban ring.
- For international freight, confirm whether the same company is the forwarder, customs broker, or only the warehouse.
- Require the same origin, destination, and accessorial assumptions on every quote.
- Check USDOT, MC, FMC, or CBP identifiers that match the job—not a generic Houston address.
Evidence to compare
- Documented capabilities
- Operating coverage
- Identity or authority evidence
- Record freshness
What ocean freight providers do in the Houston and Port Houston market
Ocean-freight providers arrange containerized or consolidated international moves and coordinate bookings, documentation, port handoffs, and inland delivery.
In Houston and Port Houston, the operating context includes Port Houston, George Bush Intercontinental Airport, I-10, I-45 and US-59 corridors. Demand is shaped by energy, petrochemicals, industrial equipment, international trade.
Shortlist criteria
- FCL, LCL, breakbulk, and trade-lane coverage
- FMC evidence for U.S. NVOCC activity
- Origin, destination, documentation, and customs coordination
- Free time, demurrage, detention, chassis, and inland responsibilities
Questions before requesting a quote
- Is the quoted party acting as an NVOCC, forwarder, carrier agent, or inland coordinator?
- Which origin, ocean, terminal, customs, storage, chassis, and final-delivery charges are included?
Directory evidence standard: UNITECARGO requires an FMC number, detailed capabilities, and recent review for an indexable U.S. ocean-freight provider profile.
Provider counts by service
As of , this directory lists the following active profiles marked verified:
- 7 NVOCC / ocean operators
Ports, airports, and corridors this page covers
- Port Houston
- George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- I-10, I-45 and US-59 corridors
Local selection rules
Houston is a major port and industrial freight market with strong demand for drayage, project cargo, specialized trucking, warehousing, and international forwarding.
- Confirm Port Houston terminal, appointment, chassis, and free-time responsibility in writing.
- Separate energy and project cargo from consumer-fulfillment work before comparing providers.
- Ask whether quoted coverage includes the Ship Channel, I-10, I-45, or only a suburban ring.
- For international freight, confirm whether the same company is the forwarder, customs broker, or only the warehouse.
- Require the same origin, destination, and accessorial assumptions on every quote.
- Check USDOT, MC, FMC, or CBP identifiers that match the job—not a generic Houston address.
When to use a broker, a carrier, or a 3PL in Houston and Port Houston
Houston and Port Houston is not one vendor type. The right first call depends on whether the freight still needs a building, a licensed desk, or a truck.
| When this is the job | Use | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Inventory, fulfillment, or staging near Port Houston | 3PL | The constraint is the building, cutoff, and handling—not a one-off truck. |
| A one-time or irregular lane after the freight is ready to roll | Freight broker | You need a licensed desk to source capacity, not a warehouse agreement. |
| A dedicated lane you can fill and schedule | Carrier | Direct USDOT or MC identity and equipment beat an extra handoff. |
Compare documented Ocean Freight Providers capabilities in Houston and Port Houston
Compare provider bases, modes, capabilities, service-appropriate evidence, and verification dates before requesting shipment-specific terms.
| Provider | Base | Transport modes | Documented capabilities | MC | DOT | FMC | CBP | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agility Logistics - Houston | Houston, TX | Ocean, Air, Intermodal | Middle East Trade, Energy Logistics, Project Cargo +2 | — | — | 003261 | — | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Crane Worldwide Logistics - Houston | Houston, TX | Ocean, Air, Intermodal | High-Value Cargo, Electronics, Security Services +2 | — | — | 021821 | — | Aug 13, 2026 |
| DB Schenker - Houston | Houston, TX | Ocean, Air, Rail +1 | Automotive Logistics, Contract Logistics, Industrial Projects +2 | — | — | 017331 | — | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Expeditors International - Houston | Houston, TX | Ocean, Air, Intermodal | Ocean Consolidation, LCL Services, Project Cargo +2 | — | — | 002268 | — | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Geodis - Houston | Houston, TX | Ocean, Air, Intermodal +1 | Aerospace Logistics, Automotive, Industrial +2 | — | — | 004349 | — | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Kuehne + Nagel - Houston | Houston, TX | Ocean, Air, Intermodal +1 | Contract Logistics, Perishables, Pharmaceuticals +2 | — | — | 001162 | — | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Nippon Express USA - Houston | Houston, TX | Ocean, Air, Intermodal | Japan-US Trade, Automotive Logistics, Electronics +2 | — | — | 001087 | — | Aug 13, 2026 |
Editorial profiles are shown alphabetically. Paid placements appear separately and are labeled. This table does not assign ratings or declare a best provider.
Ocean Freight Providers profiles in Houston and Port Houston
Crane Worldwide Logistics - Houston
Houston, TX
Specialized logistics provider focusing on high-value and time-critical cargo with premium NVOCC services.
Review profileDB Schenker - Houston
Houston, TX
Global logistics leader providing integrated ocean freight and NVOCC services with strong automotive and industrial expertise.
Review profileExpeditors International - Houston
Houston, TX
Global logistics company providing ocean freight forwarding and NVOCC services with strong Houston presence serving energy and petrochemical industries.
Review profileGeodis - Houston
Houston, TX
French logistics leader with strong aerospace and automotive expertise, offering comprehensive NVOCC services.
Review profileKuehne + Nagel - Houston
Houston, TX
Leading global logistics provider with comprehensive NVOCC services and expertise in temperature-controlled and pharmaceutical logistics.
Review profileNippon Express USA - Houston
Houston, TX
Japanese logistics giant with strong Asia-Pacific connections and expertise in automotive and electronics logistics.
Review profileQuestions about Ocean Freight Providers in Houston and Port Houston
How many ocean freight providers are listed in Houston and Port Houston?
UNITECARGO currently lists 7 active profiles in the Houston and Port Houston market that are marked verified and classified as ocean freight providers. Counts change as records are reviewed.
What freight connections matter for ocean freight providers in Houston and Port Houston?
This page covers Port Houston, George Bush Intercontinental Airport, I-10, I-45 and US-59 corridors. Confirm the provider actually serves the terminal, airport, or corridor your shipment uses.
How should I compare ocean freight providers in Houston and Port Houston?
Confirm Port Houston terminal, appointment, chassis, and free-time responsibility in writing. Separate energy and project cargo from consumer-fulfillment work before comparing providers. Ask whether quoted coverage includes the Ship Channel, I-10, I-45, or only a suburban ring.
When should I use a broker, a carrier, or a 3PL in Houston and Port Houston?
Use a 3PL when inventory has to sit or get picked. Use a freight broker when the freight is ready and you need capacity. Use a carrier when you have a dedicated lane and can work a USDOT or MC identity directly.