| Houston Ship Channel | |
|---|---|
 The Buffalo Bayou portion of the Houston Ship Channel | |
| Country | United States |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 50 miles (80 km) |
| Geography | |
| Start point | Port of Houston |
| End point | Gulf of Mexico |
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The Houston Ship Channel, in Houston, Texas, is part of the Port of Houston, one of the busiest seaports in the world.[1] The channel is the conduit for ocean-going vessels between Houston-area terminals and the Gulf of Mexico, and it serves an increasing volume of inland barge traffic.