Easy, reliable, and cost-effective international air and sea freight shipping solutions to Mexico

Shipping freight to Mexico, whether for the first time or on a regular basis, can be a challenging experience. Therefore, you should always hire a freight forwarding company that understands the local business culture, language, and customs regulations, and has a proven track record of success in shipping cargo to Mexico.

Over the past 20 years, Latin American Cargo has helped countless importers and exporters build stronger relationships with their clients by providing excellent logistics and freight forwarding services.

Our experience, combined with our extensive network of carriers, allows us to provide a wide range of international freight shipping services to Mexico.

OCEAN FREIGHT SHIPPING TO MEXICO

Do you want to ship containers, heavy-duty cargo, or vehicles to Mexico? We provide door-to-port, port-to-port, and door-to-door transportation services to the ports of Manzanillo, Veracruz, Lázaro Cárdenas, Altamira, Enseñada, and Progreso.

In addition to standard ocean shipping solutions, we provide specialized transportation services for all kinds of cargo, including perishables, hazardous materials, or oversized shipments.

CONTAINER SHIPPING TO MEXICO

FCL – Full Container Load

We offer full container load services to Mexico in 20ft and 40ft containers. Should you require another type of equipment to handle the cargo, such as open-top containers, flat racks, reefers, or others, our specialized equipment division will offer you the best alternatives available.

LCL – Less Than Container Load

Our ocean consolidation service is the best solution if your shipment cannot fill an entire container. When using this service, the rate applicable is based on the volume of the cargo. Weight-based pricing applies, however, if the cargo exceeds the maximum permitted weight per cubic meter.
Learn more about our Container Shipping services

RO/RO SHIPPING TO MEXICO

Roll-On/Roll-Off is the cheapest and safest way to transport vehicles and heavy equipment to Mexico. With RORO, your cargo is simply driven on and off a specific vessel, or towed using a modular transporter. Whatever the type and size of your wheeled or static cargo, we can ship it via RORO to Mexico.
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BREAKBULK – PROJECT CARGO TO MEXICO

Breakbulk shipping is the best option when your freight is too large or too heavy to fit into standard containers. Our Project Cargo team possesses the necessary experience to plan every detail proactively whenever you need to ship out-of-gauge cargo that must be loaded individually rather than in containers onto an ocean vessel.
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AIR FREIGHT SHIPPING TO MEXICO

REGULAR AIR FREIGHT SERVICES TO MEXICO

Thanks to our vast network of air freight carriers we offer daily and weekly departures to Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey, Queretaro, Toluca, Cancun, Tijuana, and Hermosillo International Airports, and a wide variety of shipping options, including airport-to-airport, airport-to-door, and door-to-airport.

We provide safe and reliable airfreight services to Mexico for all your air transportation needs, including high-value and time-sensitive goods. We manage your shipments from start to finish, overseeing the entire logistics chain from the moment your cargo is picked up until it reaches its destination.
Learn more about our Regular Air Freight services

AIR CARGO CHARTER SERVICES TO MEXICO

Latin American Cargo’s air freight charter service is also the perfect solution if you need your freight exports to be transported quickly and cost-efficiently to Mexico. Our PART CHARTER and FULL CHARTER options give you peace of mind, allowing your goods to be transported safely to Mexico from any airport in the world.
Learn more about our Air Cargo Charter services

What makes us your ideal logistics partner?

Each country on every continent has its own laws, guidelines, customs regulations, documentation requirements, controlled and prohibited goods lists, communication norms, and cultural biases.

If you want to be successful when importing or exporting to Mexico, you will need a logistics partner who knows the local business landscape and speaks the local language.

Our team of experts can provide you with the best shipping rates as well as superior freight forwarding services. You will be given expert shipping assessment, superior customer support, and tracking management. The combination of our experience, skills, and local contacts guarantees that your goods will reach Mexico quickly, safely, and worry-free.

In other words, as a specialized freight forwarder, we make it our mission to provide stress-free logistics services tailored to fit your needs when shipping to Mexico.

IMPORT AND CUSTOM PARTICULARS

When shipping internationally by sea or air to Mexico for the first time, assistance will be highly recommended, since there are several restrictions, prohibitions, and guidelines to consider. Shipping to Latin America and the Caribbean is easier with LAC as we have overcome these obstacles many times and have developed a thorough understanding of the customs procedures.

What paperwork is needed for international shipments to Mexico?

Documentation requirements vary depending on the category of goods being shipped and can get quite extensive. They usually include Commercial invoice, Bill of lading / Air waybill, Packing list, Insurance certificate, and Certificate of Origin (if required).

To avoid delays or hassles, your packing list must be as detailed as possible. Vague wording like “miscellaneous” attracts negative attention and further inspections.

What are the regulations and restrictions when shipping to Mexico?

Regulations can be strict on certain categories of goods being imported to Mexico. Prior authorization or special permits may be needed for certain items such as agricultural products, processed foods, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, or antiques.

Restricted and prohibited commodities include some types of used vehicles and machinery, used clothing and accessories, used tires, and some types of toxic wastes.

What are the import duties and tariffs when shipping to Mexico?

Tariffs and duties are usually calculated based on the total value of the shipment. Depending on how well documented the shipment is, these values may be determined on the spot by local customs officials.

LEARN MORE ABOUT MEXICO

QUICK FACTS & ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT OF MEXICO (Source: World Bank, 2020/2021)

  • Capital: Mexico City / Other Main Cities: Guadalajara, Monterrey, Puebla, Toluca, León, Tijuana, Juárez, Mérida
  • Population: 126,190,788 (Urban Population: 80.0%)
  • Official languages: Spanish
  • Time Zone: UTC - 5
  • Currency: Mexican Peso (MXN)
  • GDP: 1,222.05 billion USD / Growth: 2.1% / Per Capita: 9,797 USD / Inflation Rate: 4.9%
  • Total Imports of Goods: 476.55 billion USD
  • FDI Inward Flow: 37.50 billion USD (3,1% of GDP)
  • Ease of Doing Business Score (2020): 54th / 190 (Netherlands)

MAIN SEAPORTS AND FREIGHT AIRPORTS IN MEXICO

  • Main Crossing Borders: Laredo-Nuevo Laredo, Eagle Pass-Piedras Negras, El Paso-Ciudad Juarez, Nogales Arizona-Nogales Sonora, Calexico-Mexicali, San Diego-Tijuana
  • Main Seaports: Manzanillo, Veracruz, Lázaro Cárdenas, Altamira, Enseñada, Progreso
  • Main Airport: Mexico City (MEX), Guadalajara (GDL), Monterrey (MTY), Queretaro(QRO), Toluca (TLC), Cancun (CUN), Tijuana (TIJ), Hermosillo (HMO)

TRADE OVERVIEW OF MEXICO

  • Main Imports: Crude Oil & Petrochemicals, Vehicles Parts & Accessories, Electronic Parts, Electrical Machinery and Equipment, Consumer Goods, Food & Beverage
  • Main Exports: Motor Vehicles, Vehicles Parts & Accessories, Machinery, Oil, Electronic Equipment, Telecommunication Equipment, Medical Equipment
  • Business Opportunities: Transport infrastructures, Manufacturing, Construction, Healthcare, Biotechnology, Traditional and Renewable Energy, Retail Goods
  • Principal Trading Partners: USA, Canada, China, Brazil, Colombia, Germany, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Thailand

Ship freight to Mexico from anywhere in the world

Ship containers or any type of cargo to Mexico with our ocean, air, and ground freight forwarding services. Our unmatched experience makes us your most reliable partner when shipping to Mexico from anywhere in the world.

Eliminate logistics headaches with LAC, your go-to freight forwarder when shipping to Mexico!

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