Mexico Freight Specialist

FREIGHT
FROM
MEXICO.

Air, sea and road from Manzanillo, Veracruz, Mexico City and Monterrey to the USA, Europe, Asia and Latin America. We manage your exports end-to-end — factory to final destination.

Air Freight
Sea — FCL & LCL
Road — USMCA
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Departure
Mexico
Manzanillo — Pacific
MXZLO
Veracruz — Gulf
MXVER
Lázaro Cárdenas
MXLZC
Mexico City — Air
MEX
Air
~1 day EU
Sea
14–20 days EU
Road
1–4 days US
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1–4
Days Road to USA
12+
Destinations
3+
Transport Modes
1hr
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TWO COASTS & A LAND BRIDGE — MEXICO'S EXPORT TRIANGLE

Mexico ships in three directions: the Pacific ports of Manzanillo and Lázaro Cárdenas face Asia; the Gulf ports of Veracruz and Altamira face Europe across the Atlantic; and the northern land border — through Laredo and the other crossings — is the busiest trucking corridor in North America. Together with the air hubs of Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey, they connect Mexico's manufacturing base — autos, electronics, medical devices and agriculture — to every major market.

From Mexico, road freight reaches the USA in 1–4 days across the USMCA border; sea freight reaches North Europe in 14–20 days from Veracruz and China in 16–22 days from Manzanillo; and air cargo reaches Istanbul and the European hubs in about a day. Canxansa manages end-to-end shipments from Mexican factories, the Bajío belt and border maquiladoras — export compliance, freight and last-mile delivery under a single point of contact.

Where We Ship

DESTINATIONS
FROM MEXICO.

North America
USA
Laredo · Texas · Chicago
Road1–4 days
Sea3–6 days
Western Asia
Turkey
Istanbul · Mersin · Izmir
Air1–2 days
Sea via Med18–24 days
Europe
Germany
Hamburg · Frankfurt · Munich
Air1 day
Sea14–20 days
Europe
Spain
Barcelona · Valencia · Algeciras
Air1 day
Sea13–18 days
Europe
Netherlands
Rotterdam · Amsterdam · Schiphol
Air1 day
Sea14–20 days
Europe
United Kingdom
London · Felixstowe · Birmingham
Air1 day
Sea13–18 days
Asia
China
Shanghai · Shenzhen · Ningbo
Air1–2 days
Sea — Pacific16–22 days
Asia
Japan
Tokyo · Yokohama · Osaka
Air1 day
Sea — Pacific14–18 days
Asia
India
Mumbai · Nhava Sheva · Chennai
Air1–2 days
Sea via Suez26–32 days
North America
Canada
Toronto · Montreal · Vancouver
Road4–7 days
Sea8–12 days
Latin America
Brazil
Santos · São Paulo · Rio
Air1–2 days
Sea12–18 days
Middle East
UAE
Dubai · Jebel Ali · Abu Dhabi
Air1–2 days
Sea via Suez28–34 days
Shipping Options

HOW WE MOVE
YOUR CARGO.

01

Air Freight

Express and standard air cargo from Mexico City (MEX), Guadalajara (GDL) and Monterrey (MTY). Best for time-sensitive, high-value or small-volume shipments such as electronics, medical devices, auto parts and samples. Door-to-door service including customs clearance at origin and destination.

Mexico to Turkey1–2 days
Mexico to Europe~1 day
Mexico to USA1 day
02

Sea Freight

FCL and LCL ocean freight from Manzanillo (MXZLO) and Lázaro Cárdenas (MXLZC) on the Pacific, and Veracruz (MXVER) and Altamira (MXATM) on the Gulf. Transpacific services to Asia; transatlantic to Europe and Turkey. 20' and 40' ISO and reefer containers — the most cost-effective option for autos, produce and bulk consignments.

Gulf to Europe14–20 days
Pacific to China16–22 days
OptionsFCL (20'/40'), LCL & reefer
03

Road Freight — USMCA

FTL and LTL road freight across the USMCA (T-MEC) land network — to the USA (Texas, Chicago, the Midwest) via Laredo and the northern crossings, and onward to Canada. The dominant mode for Mexican exports, including reefer trucking for produce. Full handling of cross-border customs at the US and Canadian borders. Mexico to the US in 1–4 days, to Canada in 4–7 days.

Mexico to USA1–4 days
Mexico to Canada4–7 days
OptionsFTL, LTL & reefer
04

Multimodal & Project

Combined road-sea and sea-air solutions, plus project and heavy-lift handling for the automotive, energy and industrial sectors. Road to a US gulf port then sea onward, sea to a regional hub then air, or breakbulk and out-of-gauge cargo from the manufacturing belts. We design the chain around your cargo and deadline.

FlexibilityCustom routing
Cargo typesProject & breakbulk
ManagementSingle contact
Departure Points

MEXICO
DEPARTURE HUBS.

Manzanillo
MXZLO
Sea FCL/LCL · Largest Pacific port, Asia gateway
Veracruz
MXVER
Sea · Main Gulf gateway to Europe
Mexico City
MEX
Air freight · Largest cargo hub · Inland
Monterrey
MTY
Air · Road · Northern industrial & US border
Lázaro Cárdenas
MXLZC
Sea FCL · Deepwater Pacific port
Cargo We Handle

WHAT WE SHIP
FROM MEXICO.

Vehicles & Auto Parts
Mexico's leading export — vehicles and components from the Bajío and border belts, road JIT and sea FCL
Electronics & Appliances
TVs, appliances and electronics from the maquiladoras — air and sea, careful handling
Medical Devices
Medical and surgical devices — a major Mexican export, time-sensitive air freight
Agriculture & Produce
Avocados, tomatoes and berries — reefer containers and reefer trucks, cold-chain documentation
Beverages
Tequila, beer and spirits — palletised and containerised, with export and excise documentation
Common Questions

FREIGHT FROM
MEXICO — FAQ.

What is the fastest way to ship from Mexico to the USA and Europe?

For the USA, road freight across the USMCA land border (via Laredo and the northern crossings) is fastest and most common — 1–4 days door-to-door. For Europe, air freight from Mexico City (MEX), Guadalajara (GDL) or Monterrey (MTY) reaches the main hubs in about a day, while sea freight from Veracruz to North Europe (Rotterdam, Hamburg) runs 14–20 days across the Atlantic. Transit times are indicative and depend on the carrier's service loop and routing.

How long does sea freight from Mexico's Pacific and Gulf coasts take?

Indicative: Veracruz to North Europe 14–20 days transatlantic; Veracruz to Turkey 18–24 days via the Med; Manzanillo to China 16–22 days transpacific; Manzanillo to Japan 14–18 days; Gulf to India 26–32 days via Suez; Gulf to the UAE 28–34 days. FCL (20'/40') and LCL groupage are both available. LCL adds 3–5 days for consolidation and deconsolidation.

Can you ship by road from Mexico to the USA and Canada?

Yes. FTL and LTL road freight runs across the USMCA (T-MEC) land network — to the USA (Texas, Chicago, the Midwest) in 1–4 days via Laredo and the northern crossings, and to Canada (Toronto, Montreal) in 4–7 days. We handle the cross-border customs formalities and documentation at the US and Canadian borders.

Which ports and airports do you work with in Mexico?

Sea: Manzanillo (MXZLO) and Lázaro Cárdenas (MXLZC) on the Pacific — the gateways to Asia; Veracruz (MXVER) and Altamira (MXATM) on the Gulf — the gateways to Europe. Air: Mexico City (MEX), Guadalajara (GDL) and Monterrey (MTY). We arrange pickup from any state, including the Bajío manufacturing belt and the northern border industrial zones.

Do you handle automotive and refrigerated produce exports?

Yes. Vehicles and auto parts are Mexico's leading export, and the Bajío and northern industrial belts are the heart of the industry — we handle parts and components by road for JIT lines and by sea FCL for volume. We also move refrigerated produce — avocados, tomatoes, berries — in reefer containers and reefer trucks, with the cold-chain documentation and inspections destinations require.

What export documents does a Mexican exporter need?

Standard documents: commercial invoice (CFDI), packing list, the customs export declaration (pedimento de exportación), the transport document — bill of lading (sea), airway bill (air) or CMR (road to the US/Canada) — and a certificate of origin. Where USMCA (T-MEC) or the EU–Mexico agreement applies, a preferential origin declaration can reduce duties. We advise on documentation before shipment.

What goods are commonly exported from Mexico?

Leading Mexican exports include vehicles and auto parts, electronics and appliances, medical devices, agricultural produce (avocados, tomatoes, berries), and beverages (tequila, beer). High-value and time-sensitive cargo moves by air, road freight dominates the US trade, and bulk and containerised consignments move by sea from the Pacific and Gulf gateways.

How quickly can I get a freight quote?

Fill in the form below with your origin city in Mexico, destination, cargo type and approximate weight or volume. We respond within 1 hour with options across air, sea and road — including transit time comparisons and indicative rates.

FREIGHT FROM
MEXICO QUOTE.

Tell us your origin city in Mexico, destination, cargo type and volume. We respond within 1 hour with options across air, sea FCL, LCL and USMCA road.

Response Time
Within 1 hour