Ocean Freight Shipping to Lázaro Cárdenas Container, RORO, Breakbulk

Lázaro Cárdenas is another major Pacific port, notable for its deep-water harbor and expansive facilities. It was developed to handle some of the largest container ships and heavy cargo that other ports might not accommodate. Currently Mexico’s second-busiest Pacific port, Lázaro Cárdenas is equipped with multiple terminals and is on track to expand its capacity to over 2 million TEUs as well. A unique advantage of Lázaro Cárdenas is its on-dock rail connection – Kansas City Southern (now part of CPKC) provides direct rail service from the port into Mexico’s interior and even up to the U.S. Midwest. This rail link means containers can move swiftly to industrial centers like Mexico City or Monterrey, and it also presents an alternative route for Asian goods into the U.S. (bypassing West Coast U.S. port congestion).

For Canadian and U.S. exporters, Lázaro Cárdenas offers a less congested gateway with very high vessel capacity. It’s especially suited for heavy or oversized cargo and shippers who value the rail intermodal connection. Many see Lázaro as a port with huge growth potential, actively being developed to attract more traffic and relieve pressure from Manzanillo and U.S. ports.

Our extensive network also connects companies in the United States and Canada with other key ports in Mexico: Manzanillo, Veracruz, Lázaro Cárdenas, Altamira, Ensenada, with flexible containerized and specialized options to suit your logistics needs.

Reliable & efficient ocean freight services to Lázaro Cárdenas

Latin American Cargo (LAC) is a full-service international shipping company, with years of experience and extensive knowledge in ocean freight transportation. We offer taylored shipping solutions, to help you ease the stress and costs associated with shipping containers to Mexico. When it comes to transporting commercial goods, personal effects, vehicles or heavy loads from one country to another, ocean freight container is the most reliable and cost-effective method. We offer the most competitive container shipping rates in the market to help importers & exporters transport their cargo worldwide. Our team of professionals will attend to all your international container shipping needs.

FULL CONTAINER LOAD – FCL SHIPPING TO MEXICO

Full Container Load (FCL) is the safest method to ship your cargo. Filling a complete ocean container with your merchandise, gives you exclusive access and more control over the packing and security of your cargo. Our FCL shipping service division can accommodate any type and size of standard container or specialized transportation to handle your need: 20 ft, 40 ft, 40 hc, refrigerated / reefer, flat rack, open top, etc. Our experts will work with you to determine which size and type of container is the best for your specific needs. LAC strives hard to always find the solution that best suits your company’s requirements in terms of container type, shipping cost, routing, and transit times. When to choose FCL shipping? Full Container Load allows you to easily ship any type of commercial products, perishable commodities, household goods, heavy-lift equipment, vehicles and all other types of palletized & crated cargo. Many shippers choose FCL over LCL regardless if their cargo fills up the entire container, for several reasons:

• SHIPPING VOLUME: If your cargo exceeds 10 CBM, the LCL pricing method may result in more shipping expense, making FCL shipping the ideal solution.
• CARGO SECURITY: FCL shipping reduces the risk of damage of your merchandise, having exclusive use of your own container avoids that your cargo is handled by a third party.
• URGENT SHIPPING: When using our Full Container Load solutions you are not subject to the departure schedules of an LCL shipping service which sometimes could be only bi-weekly or even monthly. As well, our FCL shipping service offers many more destinations than most LCL shipping services offer.

LESS THAN CONTAINER LOAD – LCL SHIPPING

If you do not have enough cargo to fill an entire 20ft or 40ft ocean container, Less than a Container Load (LCL) is the way to go. LCL freight is the cheapest way to ship loose cargo. By sharing space with other customers that are also shipping to the same destination, you will be able to ship smaller volumes of cargo at more affordable rate, while still having visibility and control over your cargo. We offer ocean consolidations with excellent transit times and competitive LCL shipping rates to every possible destination in Latin America and the rest of the world. When to choose LCL shipping?

• CONTAINER SHIPPING RATES & COST: Container vessels are capable of handling huge amounts of weight. Cargo volume in cubic meters is primarily used to calculate the costs of a LCL shipment. However there is a maximum weight allowed per every cubic meter being shipped. If the cargo exceeds the maximum weight allowed per cubic meter, then the rate applicable is based on the weight.
• SHIPPING VOLUME: The more space your shipment will occupy in an ocean container, the more you will pay. Therefore, reducing the volume of your LCL shipment will help you minimize shipping costs. If your cargo is heavy and it does not have too much volume, then LCL shipping may be the right solution for you.
• CARGO SAFETY RISKS: LCL freight requires more handling of your cargo which can increase the chances of damage or loss during transport. Therefore, adequate shipping packaging and additional cargo insurance is always recommendable.

Choosing your right shipping container

An important step when moving internationally is choosing the right container. Our experts will work with you to determine which size and type of container are the best for your specific needs. Commercial good shipping commonly uses dry storage containers, but additional options include refrigerated, ventilated, and insulated containers, as well as car carriers.

20 FT CONTAINER
● Internal Dimensions: 19′4″ long x 7′9″ wide x 7′10″ tall (5.89m x 2.35m x 2.39m)
● Internal volume: 1,170 f³ (33.2 m³) / Net shipping load: 48,171 lb. (21,850 kg)

40 FT CONTAINER
● Internal Dimensions: 39′6″ long x 7′9″ wide x 7′10″ tall. (12.03m x 2.35m x 2.39m)
● Internal volume: 2,391 f³ (67.7 m³) / Net shipping load of 58,996 lb. (26,760 kg)

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WHY SHOULD YOU CHOOSE LATIN AMERICAN CARGO TO SHIP YOUR FREIGHT?

• Latin American Cargo has been providing specialized cargo shipping services and freight solutions to a variety of industries for over 20 years.
  Thanks to our expertise in freight forwarding and our vast network of ocean carriers, we are able to offer international container shipping services to exporters and importers currently transporting cargo to and from North America, Latin America and the Caribbean.
• Our company’s success comes from an unmatched familiarity with these local markets, our specialized approach and our deep understanding of customs laws & regulations. Every member of the Latin American Cargo team is dedicated to ensuring the seamless and safe transportation of our customers’ freight with one mission in mind: “To serve you in ways no other logistics company has ever done before”.
• We provide reliable, cost-efficient international transportation solutions to suit your needs, your budget and to build a successful, long-term relationship whether you are a retailer, an importer, an exporter, a manufacturer or a wholesaler.

When it comes to getting the job done, Latin American Cargo is the partner to choose!

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