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How Much Does it Cost to Ship a Container to Mexico?

The cost of shipping to Mexico varies depending on factors like container size, cargo type, and the origin port. Here are the typical cost ranges:

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How Much Does it Cost to Ship a 20-Foot Container?

A 20-foot container to Mexico generally costs between $1,200 and $1,800, ideal for smaller shipments or personal goods.

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How Much Does it Cost to Ship a 40-foot Container?

For larger shipments, 40-foot containers typically range from $2,000 to $2,800, suitable for bulk or commercial goods.

Container Shipping Rates to Mexico

Shipping rates to Mexico depend on various factors:

  • Cargo specifics: Hazardous, fragile, or temperature-sensitive goods may require specialized handling, which affects costs.
  • Shipping method: Opt for FCL for exclusive container use or LCL to share container space and save on costs.

Port of origin: Proximity to Mexico and the efficiency of the shipping route also play a significant role in rate calculation.

How Long Does it Take to Ship a Container to Mexico?

Transit times for shipping to Mexico vary based on the origin port:

  • From the United States: Shipping from U.S. ports like Miami or Houston typically takes 7 to 14 days, depending on the specific route.

From South America or Europe: Transit times may range between 15 to 25 days.

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Mexico container shipping services

Interworld Freight offers comprehensive shipping solutions for Mexico:

Ocean freight to Mexico

  • FCL (Full Container Load): A dedicated container ensures maximum security for large shipments.
  • LCL (Less Than Container Load): Share container space to minimize shipping costs for smaller loads.

Our services include end-to-end tracking, customs assistance, and reliable delivery schedules.

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Ocean Freight

Choose from our less-than-container-load (LCL) or full container load (FCL) ocean freight services to move your goods to key ports in Chile. For more details, navigate to our FCL and LCL service pages.

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Road Freight

We’ve developed our range of road freight services to integrate with our ocean freight forwarding and solve any domestic or international shipping problem. Access container drayage, LTL, and FTL road haulage for complete door-to-door shipping, or as standalone services in Chile, or in your country of export.

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Container Shipping to Mexico for Specific Industries

Our freight forwarding experts help customers in a range of industries requiring specialized shipping and cargo management, including the following five sectors:

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Top 5 Americas container shipping routes to Mexico

  1. Miami to Veracruz: Ideal for U.S. exports.
  2. Houston to Lazaro Cardenas: Servicing industrial and bulk goods.
  3. Panama to Manzanillo: Key for Central American trade.
  4. Cartagena to Veracruz: Supporting South American exports.
  5. Santo Domingo to Lazaro Cardenas: Facilitating regional Caribbean trade.

Top 5 container shipping routes from Mexico to America

  1. Veracruz to Miami: Exporting automotive parts and agricultural goods.
  2. Lazaro Cardenas to Houston: Shipping industrial products and raw materials.
  3. Manzanillo to Panama: A crucial route for global trade connections.
  4. Veracruz to Cartagena: Supporting South American imports.
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Main ports in Mexico

  • Veracruz: The largest port, handling most containerized cargo and serving as a hub for imports and exports.
  • Manzanillo: A critical port for international trade, especially with Asia.
  • Lazaro Cardenas: Known for handling industrial and bulk shipments efficiently.

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