Odfjell Terminals Houston (OTH)

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Total storage capacity (cbm)

413k

Tanks

128

Stainless steel capacity (cbm)

121k

Expansion potential (cbm)

190k

A world-class terminal at the heart of the U.S. Gulf chemical corridor, built to handle complex products with global reach and operational precision.

Odfjell Terminals Houston (OTH) plays a critical role in the import, export, and distribution of bulk liquid chemicals. As one of the most advanced independent terminals in the world, OTH supports both regional industry and global trade.

OTH is equipped with systems for pressurization, nitrogen blanketing, heating, and vapor recovery. It also offers extensive railcar and truck handling facilities, and is easily accessible for vessels, barges, railcars, and trucks. ISO-certified, a Responsible Care® partner, and a Foreign Trade Zone facility, OTH delivers operational excellence while maintaining rigorous regulatory compliance.

Odfjell holds a 51% ownership interest in OTH.

Highlights

Location

OTH is strategically located at the entrance of the Houston Ship Channel, the major international hub for import and export of chemicals to and from the USA.

Access types

The site offers a wide range of modalities and is equipped with extensive railcar and truck handling facilities.

Permitting

OTUS is permitted to handle over 850 liquids and gases, including intermediate, specialty or toxic and hazardous chemicals.

Land expansion

OTH has land available to add approx. 190,000 cbm of storage capacity.

Wide view of Odfjell terminal showing pipelines, steam, and chemical storage tanks under clear sky.

Rail tank car at Odfjell terminal with spherical chemical storage tanks in background.

Facts & figures

CAPACITY
Total storage capacity	412,760 cbm	2,596,178 bbl	128 tanks
Mild steel tanks	267,577 cbm	1,683,006 bbl	73 tanks
Coated tanks	24,346 cbm	153,131 bbl	11 tanks
Stainless steel tanks	113,940 cbm	673,620 bbl	42 tanks
Stainless steel spheres	6,897 cbm	43,380 bbl	2 spheres
Tank size ranges	345–9,581 cbm	2,170-60,263 bbl

PRODUCTS & HANDLING
Products	Chemicals	Petroleum	Acids	Edible oils
Special handling	Heating & cooling	Circulation	Insulation available
Permits	IMO Dangerous Goods	Nearly all liquids	Toxics	Flamables & Corrosives

LOGISTICS
Railcar facilities	114 loading stations
Truck facilities	14 loading stations
Marine facilities	2 deep sea berths	4 berths for barges
Berth – Vessels	40 feet draft
Berth – Barges	4 barge docks	12 feet draft
Pipeline	4 underground connections

SERVICES
Service	24/7
Nitrogen availability	Yes
Freshwater availability	Yes
Bunker facilities	Yes
Transshipments & transloading	Yes
Certifications	ISO 9001:2015	ISO 14001:2015	RC 14001:2015	CDI-T Attestation

Certificates

Houston and Charleston: ISO 9001:2015

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Houston and Charleston: RC 14001:2015 | ISO 14001:2015

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Houston and Charleston: CDI-T Attestation

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Contact us

Yann Bigot

VP Business Development, OTUS

Terminals

+1 713 844 2300 hou.sales@odfjell.com Download V-card