Soybean Logistics from Major US Export Ports

EXSOY International manages soybean shipping from the largest and most efficient US export hubs. We offer fast vessel loading, FOB pricing, and reliable container tracking to ensure your shipment reaches China, Mexico, Germany, Japan, and Indonesia on schedule.

We work with top-tier freight forwarders and carriers to deliver bulk soybeans with full compliance and documentation.

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Key US Export Ports

We ship from four major US ports, each offering fast rail and barge access from the Midwest soybean belt.

Port Location Main Destinations Average Transit Time
Port of New Orleans
Louisiana
China, Mexico, Japan, Indonesia
25–35 days
Port of Houston
Texas
China, Mexico, Germany
18–35 days
Port of Portland
Oregon
Japan, China, Indonesia
14–28 days
Port of Long Beach
California
Japan, China, Mexico
14–25 days

All ports are equipped for bulk grain handling, container loading, and fumigation certification.

Container & Bulk Shipping Options

We offer flexible shipping formats for all order sizes.

Option Capacity Container Type Best For
20ft Dry Van
~22 MT
Standard container
Small orders, trial shipments
40ft Dry Van
~26 MT
High-cube container
Medium to large orders
Bulk Flexi-Tank
18–24 MT
Food-grade liner
Food-grade soybeans
Railcar (Hopper)
100+ MT
Covered hopper
Large-volume buyers

All containers are sealed, fumigated, and tracked from origin to destination.

FOB & CIF Shipping Terms

We offer both FOB and CIF pricing based on your needs.

Term What We Cover What You Cover
FOB (Free on Board)
Loading at US port, export docs, fumigation
Ocean freight, insurance, destination charges
CIF (Cost, Insurance, Freight)
Ocean freight, insurance, loading, docs
Unloading, customs clearance, local fees

Most buyers choose FOB Gulf for cost control and flexibility.

Transit Times to Key Markets

We provide reliable delivery schedules to your destination port.

Destination Port of Entry Transit Time Vessel Frequency
China
Shanghai, Tianjin, Qingdao
25–35 days
Weekly
Mexico
Veracruz, Altamira
7–14 days
Bi-weekly
Germany
Hamburg, Rotterdam
18–25 days
Weekly
Japan
Yokohama, Kobe
14–20 days
Weekly
Indonesia
Jakarta, Surabaya
20–30 days
Bi-weekly

All shipments are tracked via carrier portals and updated weekly.

Logistics & Tracking Support

We provide full visibility and support throughout the shipping process.

Real-time container tracking (via Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, etc.)

Pre-shipment notification (ETA, vessel name, container number)

Bill of Lading (B/L) release within 24 hours of loading

24/7 customer support for logistics questions

Coordination with your freight forwarder (if you have one)

You’ll always know where your shipment is.

Need Fast, Reliable Soybean Shipping?

We respond to all inquiries as soon as possible.

Whether you need 500 MT or 5,000 MT, we’ll provide pricing, availability, and logistics details fast.