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Houston Freight Shipping

Houston Freight Shipping

Find the best Houston freight shipping rates. When shipping freight to or from Houston, FreightCenter is your best option.

Houston freight shipping is easier than ever with FreightCenter. Our simple quoting and booking process will enable you to get an instant freight quote from top shipping companies and start booking your freight shipments in a few short minutes. FreightCenter makes it affordable to ship intermodal freightLTL freighttruckload freight, and rail freight to Houston, from Houston, or anywhere else …all with our guaranteed competitive freight rates.

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Houston Freight Shipping

Houston, Texas, is a major freight shipping hub in the United States. It is home to numerous freight forwarding companies and freight carriers who work tirelessly to ensure that all kinds of freight is shipped to and from the region. From Houston, freight can be transported via rail, road, air, and sea, making it a highly accessible port for domestic and international shipments. The type of freight shipped to and from Houston varies greatly. Many of its freight customers are local businesses shipping goods within the United States; exports also make up a large part of its freight volume. Due to Houston's proximity to many Gulf Coast ports, including Galveston Island, freight can be loaded onto vessels bound for destinations worldwide. Often, these shipments are bulk items such as oil or gas tankers fueled by the area's nearby refineries; however, many dry goods are shipped out of Houston, such as food products, electronics, machinery parts, and other consumer goods.

What type of freight moves in and out of Houston, TX?
  • Oil

  • Gas tankers

  • Food products

  • Electronics

  • Machinery parts

Located near the Gulf of Mexico, Houston is an important port for freight ships that bring goods from all over the world to be distributed across America. It also has multiple highways and railway lines running through it, making it a prime location for freight transportation companies to set up their operations nationally and internationally.

 

Listed below are companies headquartered in Houston:

  • Schlumberger Limited develops technologies that enhance performance and sustainability.

  • Sysco is headquartered in Houston, TX, and help foodservice providers throughout the country.

  • Air Liquide provides industrial gases and services for the medical, chemical, and electronic industries.

  • Halliburton provides products and services for the oil and gas industries.

Get an instant freight quote from multiple Houston freight carriers with just one search. Why search around for the cheapest freight shipping rates? Compare freight rates from over 50 carriers instantly, or call 800.716.7608 to get an instant quote from hundreds of leading nationwide freight carriers.

Trucking Companies in Houston

We connect our customers with the most reputable Houston shipping companies. With our vast network of Houston freight carriers, we are able to find the ideal carrier to ship your freight.

FreightCenter partners with most of the following Houston freight shipping companies.

  • ABF Freight

  • ArcBest

  • Bolt Express

  • Central Transport

  • CRST

  • Daylight Transport

  • Dayton Freight Lines

  • Estes Express Lines

  • Estes Forwarding Worldwide

  • FedEx Freight

  • Forward Air

  • Frontline Freight

  • HNRY Logistics

  • Holland

  • Keyboard Motorcycle

  • Lynden

  • Old Dominion Freight Line

  • Panther Premium Logistics

  • Pilot Freight

  • Pitt Ohio

  • R+L Carriers

  • Roadrunner Transportation Systems

  • SAIA

  • TForce Freight

  • UPack

  • UPS Freight (now TForce Freight)

  • XPO Logistics

  • Xpress Global Systems

  • Yellow Freight

  • YRC Freight

Note: FreightCenter adds and removes carrier partners from time to time. This list may not be current.

 

How to Ship Freight to Houston

 

When shipping from Houston, start by gathering accurate information on what you are shipping, like the weight and dimensions, including the packaging. The freight will be handled multiple times at several freight terminals along the way. To protect your shipment during transport, crating an item is recommended.

You can compare Houston freight rates with our freight quote tool and find a carrier that meets your pricing and shipping needs. Ask our in-house shipping experts which carrier will be best for your shipment. They will also advise you if any other fees or special services are needed when shipping to Houston.

 

Cost to Ship Freight to Houston

 

The time of year and what part of the country a shipment is picking up in will affect the cost of shipping to Houston. Part of a freight rate is the linehaul, and the farther a shipment has to travel, the more fuel is used, and the more expensive the trip will be for the carrier. 

Among other factors affecting freight cost will be the item’s size, weight, density, and commodity being shipped. Certain commodities are given a higher freight class which correlates to a higher price to ship.

Freight shipping accessorials will factor into the pricing. Some examples include lift gate service, residential pick-up/deliveries, and limited access locations.

 

 

 

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