India to USA ocean freight
Shipping from Kolkata to Houston
15 sailings from 4 carriers are scheduled from Kolkata (INCCU) to Houston, TX (USHOU) for 12 Oct to 9 Nov 2026. Typical transit is 48 days port to port.
- Sailings (4 weeks)
- 15
- Per week
- 3.8
- Carriers
- 4
- Fastest
- 39 days
- Typical
- 48 days
- Direct sailings
- 0
Carriers on this route
Shipping lines from Kolkata 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 | 2 | 39 days | 39 days | Colombo |
| Maersk | 7 | 42 days | 47 days | Colombo |
| Hapag-Lloyd | 1 | 63 days | 63 days | Colombo |
| CMA CGM | 5 | 69 days | 81 days | Colombo |
Most common transhipment ports: Colombo (15).
Upcoming sailings
Next departures from Kolkata
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2026 | Maersk | MTT SEMPORNA 616S | 25 Nov 2026 | 42 | Colombo, Salalah |
| 15 Oct 2026 | CMA CGM | ASIATIC JADE 348020W13 | 8 Jan 2027 | 85 | Colombo, Antwerp |
| 19 Oct 2026 | CMA CGM | AE3-TP9 DUMMY1 4000Q0S13 | 8 Jan 2027 | 81 | Colombo, Antwerp |
| 21 Oct 2026 | Maersk | X PRESS GANGES 616S | 9 Dec 2026 | 49 | Colombo, Salalah |
| 22 Oct 2026 | Maersk | X-PRESS HOOGLY 618S | 9 Dec 2026 | 48 | Colombo, Salalah |
| 25 Oct 2026 | Maersk | MTT SEMPORNA 617S | 9 Dec 2026 | 45 | Colombo, Salalah |
| 26 Oct 2026 | CMA CGM | AE3-TP9 DUMMY1 264090S13 | 8 Jan 2027 | 74 | Colombo, Antwerp |
| 28 Oct 2026 | CMA CGM | ASIATIC JADE 348040W13 | 22 Jan 2027 | 86 | Colombo, Antwerp |
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Questions
Kolkata to Houston: FAQs
How long does shipping from Kolkata to Houston take?
Port to port, sailings scheduled to depart 12 Oct to 9 Nov 2026 take 39 to 86 days, 48 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 Kolkata to Houston?
4 carriers have sailings on this route in that period: MSC, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd and 1 more. Atmavaan books with the carrier whose sailing date and transit time suit your cargo.
Is there a direct ship from Kolkata 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 Kolkata?
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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