Rotterdam to Houston Ocean Freight Rate
See the current Gateway Lines ocean freight rate for a full container on the Rotterdam to Houston lane (NLRTM to USHOU). The rate is our own daily spot rate for full-container, Freight All Kinds cargo; port-to-port transit runs about ~24 days. Reveal the rate to see the ship-now price, the month-over-month trend, and the available sailing windows, then book or get contracted pricing from Gateway Lines.
About the Rotterdam → Houston lane
Rates shown are port-to-port for FCL FAK cargo and are confirmed at booking. They exclude customs, duties, drayage, insurance, and other shipment-specific charges unless stated. Gateway Lines is the NVOCC, so these are our own rates rather than a third-party index.
Rotterdam to Houston freight FAQ
How much does it cost to ship a container from Rotterdam to Houston?
The Rotterdam to Houston ocean freight rate changes daily with carrier capacity, fuel, and season. Reveal the lane above for the current Gateway Lines rate per full container (FCL, Freight All Kinds) in 20-foot, 40-foot, and 40-foot high-cube.
How long does ocean shipping take from Rotterdam to Houston?
Port-to-port transit on this lane is typically ~24 days, before origin and destination handling, drayage, and customs clearance.
What are the port codes for Rotterdam and Houston?
Rotterdam is NLRTM and Houston is USHOU (UN/LOCODE). This lane is quoted port to port between NLRTM and USHOU.
Are these spot or contract rates?
The rate shown is the current one-off spot rate for the soonest sailing. If you ship this lane on dedicated or regular volume, Gateway Lines sets up contracted rates instead, locked to your lanes and meaningfully lower than spot.