Texas has two roles in our network. First, it is the cheapest loading region for cargo originating in TX, OK, LA, AR, and parts of NM. Second, the Gulf Coast is where heavy and project cargo - yellow iron, oilfield equipment, generators, and modular industrial cargo - finds its most efficient ocean lanes to West Africa.
Texas / Gulf origin
Gulf Coast gateway. Heavy-cargo specialty.
Why Texas matters for West Africa
Cheaper for TX-belt cars
Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, OKC, New Orleans pickups. Drayage to Galveston / Freeport beats long hauls to East Coast ports.
Heavy & project cargo
Drilling equipment, generators, compressors, modular plant. Gulf Coast carriers specialize in these lanes - often the only economic option for true heavy lift.
Destinations from Galveston / Freeport TX
Lagos
24-30 days. Direct service.
Cotonou
26-32 days.
Tema
25-30 days.
Lomé
26-32 days.
Abidjan
25-30 days.
Douala
30-35 days. Strong for project cargo.
Shipping from Texas?
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