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Houston Terminal
Our strategically located terminals serve as critical hubs for safe, efficient storage and transfer of petroleum products.
Why Choose Houston Port
The Houston Port Terminal stands as one of the most strategic and high-performing energy logistics hubs in North America. Located along the Gulf Coast in Texas, it serves as a critical gateway for the import, export, and storage of petroleum products, chemicals, and liquefied fuels. With its proximity to major U.S. refineries, chemical plants, and pipeline networks, the terminal provides unmatched access to the country’s energy infrastructure.
KTZ Express Shipping’s facility at the Houston terminal boasts a robust storage capacity of over 350,000 cubic meters, supporting both light and heavy petroleum products. The terminal is equipped with multiple segregated tank farms, vapor recovery systems, blending units, and automated temperature control — all built to meet API and OSHA safety standards. It also features deepwater berths capable of accommodating large vessels (up to 45-foot draft), as well as rail and truck loading systems for flexible inland distribution.
Beyond infrastructure, what makes Houston a premier choice is its integrated logistics potential. Its direct connection to major pipelines and interstate systems ensures swift product movement across the U.S. interior.
Backed by the operational reliability of KTZ Express Shipping.
A Dive into the Houston Terminal Infrastructure
See how our Purpose guides everything that we do as an organization, today and into the future.
Terminal Infrastructure & Capabilities:
Specifications
- 350,000 – 500,000 cubic meters
- Floating-roof, fixed-roof, cone-roof, and pressurized tanks
- Fully automated inventory and flow control systems
- API and OSHA compliant infrastructure
- Equipped for long-term and short-term leasing operations
Tank Features
- Product segregation capabilities
- In-line blending systems
- Tank-to-tank transfers
- Heating systems
- Vapor recovery units (VRUs)
- Nitrogen blanketing
- Overfill protection
- Tank-to-tank and tank-to-vessel transfer options
Access routes
- Vessel Access
- Truck Access
- Pipeline Access
- Truck Access
Land Connectivity:
- Direct rail connections
- Truck loading bays
- Proximity to major interstates
- Onsite truck scales and multi-lane loading racks
VESSEL BERTHS
- Panamax and Aframax tankers
- Draft depth up to 13.7 meters (45 feet)
- High-volume loading arms: up to 5,000 m³/hour
- Real-time coordination with Port of Houston Authority
- 24/7 operations with quick vessel turnaround