India to USA ocean freight
Shipping from Kochi to Houston
25 sailings from 7 carriers are scheduled from Kochi (INCOK) to Houston, TX (USHOU) for 12 Oct to 9 Nov 2026. Typical transit is 54 days port to port.
- Sailings (4 weeks)
- 25
- Per week
- 6.3
- Carriers
- 7
- Fastest
- 37 days
- Typical
- 54 days
- Direct sailings
- 0
Carriers on this route
Shipping lines from Kochi to Houston
Sailings scheduled to depart 12 Oct to 9 Nov 2026, from the carriers' published schedules. Fastest and typical are port-to-port days.
| Carrier | Sailings | Fastest | Typical | Usually via |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSC | 4 | 37 days | 40 days | Colombo |
| Maersk | 3 | 45 days | 45 days | Colombo |
| COSCO | 3 | 49 days | 49 days | Colombo |
| Evergreen | 3 | 49 days | 54 days | Colombo |
| HMM | 2 | 54 days | 58 days | Kattupalli |
| Hapag-Lloyd | 4 | 62 days | 64 days | Mundra |
| CMA CGM | 6 | 66 days | 80 days | Colombo |
Most common transhipment ports: Colombo (21), Mundra (2), Kattupalli (2).
Upcoming sailings
Next departures from Kochi
A snapshot from 12 Oct 2026. Carriers change dates and vessels often, so check the live schedule or ask us before you plan around one.
| Departs | Carrier | Vessel / voyage | Arrives | Days | Via |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct 2026 | CMA CGM | SM MANALI 2980B0E13 | 1 Jan 2027 | 80 | Colombo, Antwerp |
| 14 Oct 2026 | MSC | CAROLINA STAR SR640R | 22 Nov 2026 | 39 | Colombo |
| 14 Oct 2026 | CMA CGM | MOGRAL 2980A0W13 | 1 Jan 2027 | 79 | Colombo, Antwerp |
| 18 Oct 2026 | Hapag-Lloyd | Vessel to be confirmed | 19 Dec 2026 | 62 | Mundra, Tanger Med |
| 19 Oct 2026 | COSCO | VESSEL | 11 Dec 2026 | 54 | Colombo, Shanghai |
| 19 Oct 2026 | CMA CGM | SM KAVERI 10X030W13 | 1 Jan 2027 | 74 | Colombo, Antwerp |
| 20 Oct 2026 | HMM | Vessel to be confirmed | 13 Dec 2026 | 54 | Kattupalli, Busan |
| 21 Oct 2026 | MSC | CAROLINA STAR SR642R | 7 Dec 2026 | 47 | Colombo |
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Questions
Kochi to Houston: FAQs
How long does shipping from Kochi to Houston take?
Port to port, sailings scheduled to depart 12 Oct to 9 Nov 2026 take 37 to 90 days, 54 days on a typical sailing. Allow a few extra days for export customs in India, and for US customs clearance and delivery at the other end.
Which shipping lines sail from Kochi to Houston?
7 carriers have sailings on this route in that period: MSC, Maersk, COSCO and 4 more. Atmavaan books with the carrier whose sailing date and transit time suit your cargo.
Is there a direct ship from Kochi to Houston?
No. Every sailing scheduled for 12 Oct to 9 Nov 2026 tranships at least once, most often at Colombo. That is normal on India–USA routes.
What is needed before the container leaves Kochi?
On the Indian side: commercial invoice, packing list, shipping bill and any product certificates. For the US side, the importer's Importer Security Filing (ISF) must be filed at least 24 hours before the container is loaded. Atmavaan can file the ISF and handle US customs clearance.
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