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Shipping from Houston & the U.S. Gulf

Containers, break-bulk and project cargo from Houston and the U.S. Gulf to Venezuela, Colombia and the Caribbean — sourced competitively through our broker and owner network.

Houston, TX U.S. Gulf Coast

Your U.S. Gulf gateway to Latin America & the Caribbean

Houston is the primary U.S. Gulf gateway for energy-sector, industrial and project cargo bound for Latin America. Stella Line arranges ocean freight from Houston and the wider Gulf to the Caribbean Basin and northern South America — for one-time spot shipments and recurring volume alike.

Where we ship from Houston

Venezuela

Puerto Cabello & La Guaira — 10–16 days, OFAC-compliant booking. Details →

Colombia

Cartagena & Barranquilla — 7–12 days. Details →

Caribbean

Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Panama, Bahamas, Haiti, Trinidad.

Cargo types

FCL, LCL, break-bulk, project & heavy-lift.

Current rates by lane

Indicative container and break-bulk rates from Houston and the U.S. Gulf — by destination — are published each week in our market letter.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I ship from Houston with Stella Line?
To Venezuela (Puerto Cabello, La Guaira), Colombia (Cartagena, Barranquilla), and across the Caribbean — DR, Jamaica, Panama, Bahamas and more.
What is the transit time from Houston to Venezuela?
Typically 10–16 days, often via transshipment, subject to OFAC compliance clearance.

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