United States · US GLSPort of Galveston: RoRo and Vehicle Terminals
The Port of Galveston imports new cars, heavy equipment and general breakbulk by roll-on/roll-off, and RoRo volumes reached 445,000 tons in 2024. The port's West Port Cargo Complex expansion adds berth and laydown areas to meet RoRo demand. Galveston has a 46-foot authorized channel depth and is served by two Class 1 railroads and one short line.
RoRo and vehicle terminals
West Port Cargo Complex
Operated by Port of Galveston
Port of Galveston: Roll-on/Roll-off Cargo a Port of Galveston Success Story
Port facts
- UN/LOCODE
- US GLS
- Coordinates
- 29.3167° N, 94.7833° W
- Harbour size
- Large
- Harbour type
- Coastal (Natural)
- Channel depth
- 11 m
- Cargo pier depth
- 7.9 m
Nearest RoRo ports
- Freeport36 nm
- Altamira442 nm
- Veracruz612 nm
- Jacksonville686 nm
- Brunswick697 nm
Straight-line distance, not a sailing route.
Sources
- Port of Galveston: Cargo/Vessels (checked 2026-09-25)
- World Port Index (NGA Pub. 150), public domain (checked 2026-09-25)