Ship Chandler & Marine Supply — Houston, TX
Home to our primary Houston warehouses and dispatch team.
Request a Quote for Houston Call (713) 921-2255Port of Houston at a Glance
Operated by Port Houston — Houston is the #1 U.S. port by foreign waterborne tonnage, and the largest container port on the Gulf Coast.
- 220.1 million short tons of foreign waterborne cargo in 2024 — the most of any U.S. port
- Bayport and Barbours Cut Container Terminals handle Port Houston's container traffic, together ranked #5 among U.S. ports by TEU volume
- Turning Basin Terminal, the historic head of the Houston Ship Channel about 8 miles from downtown, handles breakbulk and general cargo and is undergoing a $277 million optimization program
- 8 public terminals plus more than 200 private terminals along the 52-mile Houston Ship Channel
What We Supply at Houston
Houston sits within our direct Gulf Coast dispatch radius, so orders ship straight from our 165,000 sq ft Houston warehouses.
- Provisions & Stores — fresh, frozen, and dry provisions, bonded stores, and crew welfare items delivered dockside
- Technical & Engine Supplies — engine room spares, deck hardware, and IMPA/ISSA categorized equipment
- Safety Equipment — SOLAS-compliant life-saving appliances, fire fighting gear, and PPE
- 24/7 Emergency Supply — round-the-clock hotline for urgent vessel needs at Houston
Houston Location
Frequently Asked Questions — Houston
What port authority operates the Port of Houston?
The Port of Houston is operated by Port Houston.
What cargo does the Port of Houston primarily handle?
The Port of Houston is the #1 U.S. port by foreign waterborne tonnage, and the largest container port on the Gulf Coast.
How far is Houston from GSM-Fuji's Houston hub, and can you supply vessels there?
The Port of Houston is home to GSM-Fuji's primary warehouses and dispatch team.