FCL & LCL · Weekly sailings
Container shipping to Mexico
Interworld Freight ships your FCL or LCL container to Mexico from US, European, Chinese or South American origins, landing at Veracruz, Altamira, Manzanillo or Lázaro Cárdenas. Commercial, industrial or household cargo, delivered safely and on time, door to door.
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Since 1992
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Offices in 4 countries
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Non-binding price. Subject to space and equipment availability and to the commercial offers in force at the time of booking. A better price is often available by talking directly to sales.
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- 1We check space and equipment for your lane with our ocean carriers.
- 2Your executive contacts you with rate, carrier and next sailing.
- 3If the proposal works for you, we book your container and coordinate pickup and documents.
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How much does it cost to ship a container to Mexico?
How much does it cost to ship a 20-ft container?
20 FT
$1,200 to $1,800
A 20-ft container to Mexico typically costs between $1,200 and $1,800, before 16% IVA and duty. Works for personal shipments, relocations and smaller commercial loads.
How much does it cost to ship a 40-ft container?
40 FT
$2,000 to $2,800
Bigger shipments go in a 40-ft container, which typically costs between $2,000 and $2,800 and has ample space for bulk, commercial or industrial goods, from auto parts to plant inputs.
Cargo specifications. Hazardous, fragile or oversized goods can need extra handling, plus permits when the tariff line demands them.
Shipping method. FCL gives you a dedicated container; LCL shares space and cuts costs for smaller loads, adding 7 to 14 days of transit.
Origin port. Distance and route efficiency directly impact your rate.
What the rate covers and what Mexico bills at destination
The $1,200 to $2,800 range stops at the Mexican port, so budget the destination charges separately.
What the freight rate includes. A 20-ft container to Mexico costs $1,200 to $1,800 and a 40-ft container $2,000 to $2,800. Your quote itemizes US pickup, the Miami warehouse stop and ocean freight into a Mexican port such as Veracruz or Altamira. Cargo weight, hazardous or oversized goods and the port of origin set the final price.
Taxes and duties at destination. Mexico applies 16% IVA on the customs value plus duties and a customs processing fee (DTA) of 0.8% of customs value on most definitive imports. Your customs broker bills its own fee for the pedimento.
USMCA and tariff exposure. US goods that meet USMCA rules enter duty free, while goods from countries without a Mexican trade agreement, China included, can face general tariffs of up to 50%.
How to compare quotes. Ask for the quote with each item on its own line: origin pickup, ocean freight, destination port charges, broker fee, duties and taxes, and inland delivery. That way you can compare offers with the same scope. Container shipping cost changes by lane and season, so we confirm the exact figure for your cargo within one business day.
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A tailored quote for your cargo and budget, built on the right tariff line. Response within one business day.
Over 30 years shipping containers to Mexico from all over the world
Founded in 1992, Interworld Freight combines certified operations (CTPAT, IATA) and World Cargo Alliance founding-member status with an in-house team versed in the pedimento, importer RFC and Mexico's 2026 customs rules.
Weekly sailings
Regular routes to Mexico on both the Gulf and Pacific coasts, with origin pickup in the US, Europe, China and South America.
FCL and LCL to fit your load
A whole 20 or 40-ft container, or LCL if you ship under about 15 CBM and want to pay only for your space.
Customs handled at destination
We manage customs clearance and documentation at destination with a Mexican broker, for commercial cargo and household goods.
WCA founding member
Our own Miami warehouse, CTPAT and IATA certification, and founding-member status in the World Cargo Alliance (1999).
Ocean freight to Mexico
We have operated as a freight forwarder on ocean freight to Mexico since 1992. Ocean service runs two ways: FCL, built for commercial and industrial cargo, and LCL (less than container load) when volumes are smaller, deconsolidated at a Mexican bonded facility before the broker files. We pick up cargo anywhere in the United States by road to our Miami warehouse, and coordinate origin sailings from Spain, the rest of Europe, China and South America.
FCL (full container load). Exclusive use of the container to Veracruz or Manzanillo: maximum security and efficiency.
LCL (consolidated cargo). Cost-effective for distributor restocks and smaller loads: share the container.
Road freight. Container drayage, LTL and FTL linked to the ocean leg, door to door to your plant or warehouse.
Every service includes customs support with licensed Mexican brokers, live shipment tracking and expert handling of the logistics. We also move hazardous cargo with UN numbers, refrigerated cargo and oversized projects.
First time shipping? An advisor walks you through the whole process.
How to ship a container to Mexico
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Quote your cargo. Tell us origin, volume and commodity, and the tariff line if you have it; we confirm rate and next sailing within one business day.
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Deliver or we pick up. Drop cargo at our Miami warehouse, where we combine supplier shipments, or we collect it in any state.
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Sail and clear customs. We issue the bill of lading, ship your cargo and handle clearance at destination.
Choosing a shipping company for Mexico
What a company that ships containers to Mexico should be able to show before you book.
Licensing and customs setup
A company that ships containers to Mexico should be a licensed NVOCC or freight forwarder with its own consolidation warehouse, a customs broker relationship that covers the pedimento, and one all-in quote. Ask each company who files the pedimento and who answers for the documents.
Mexican importer requirements
Mexico adds specific checks: the importer needs an RFC and a Padrón de Importadores registration, and every declaration carries that RFC. Confirm both are in place before the cargo leaves the United States.
Quotes compared by scope
Compare quotes on scope, not only on price. A usable quote lists pickup, ocean freight, destination charges, 16% IVA, the 0.8% DTA fee and the broker fee as separate lines, with transit times and the next sailing. Ask about USMCA origin support too, because proof of origin decides whether US goods enter duty free.
How Interworld Freight fits
Interworld Freight meets those criteria: a Miami company since 1992, WCA founding member, CTPAT and IATA certified, with a warehouse of its own in Miami and collection from any US state. We handle FCL, LCL and air, coordinate customs with licensed Mexican brokers, and send an itemized quote so you can see what each leg costs.
Shipping to Mexico from Miami and other US states
Cargo from Florida and the Southeast often moves better by sea from Miami than across the border.
One container from any state
Most US-Mexico trade crosses the border by truck and rail, but cargo from Florida and the Southeast often moves better by sea from Miami. We pick up in any US state, deliver to our Miami warehouse, check against your purchase orders and consolidate into one container: one set of documents even with several suppliers.
Transit times from Miami
Ocean FCL sails to Veracruz or Altamira on the Gulf in 4 to 10 days. LCL takes 7 to 14 days because of consolidation and deconsolidation in a bonded facility. Air freight reaches Felipe Ángeles (NLU), Guadalajara (GDL) or Monterrey (MTY) in 1 to 3 days when time matters more than cost.
Customs and USMCA on arrival
On arrival, a licensed Mexican customs broker files the pedimento through VUCEM and pays duties, 16% IVA and the DTA fee. Goods that qualify under USMCA rules of origin enter duty free, so confirm the origin proof for each product before the cargo leaves the United States. After release, trucks or rail carry the freight to your plant or warehouse.
How long does it take to ship a container to Mexico?
At quote time we confirm the next available sailing and your route's exact transit: 4 to 10 days to Veracruz or Altamira.
From the U.S.
4-10 days
From South America or Europe
15-25 days
Mexico ports served by Interworld Freight
Direct coverage of Veracruz (MXVER), Altamira (MXATM), Manzanillo (MXZLO) and Lázaro Cárdenas (MXLZC), with clearance handled at each port.
Veracruz
The largest port, handling most containerized cargo and serving as a hub for imports and exports.
FCL · LCL
Manzanillo
A critical port for international trade, especially with Asia.
FCL · LCL
Lazaro Cardenas
Known for handling industrial and bulk shipments efficiently.
FCL · LCL
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A confirmed rate and next sailing reach you within one business day, with 16% IVA and DTA itemized from the first email, so nothing surprises you and there is no fine print.
30,000+TEUs / year
4.5Mair kg / year
350+employees
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Moving cargo to Mexico since 1992, with a specialist confirming rate, sailing and documents, RFC and origin proof included.
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The best ocean freight and container routes to Mexico
Active corridors with clearance included.
To Mexico
MiamiVeracruz
Ideal for U.S. exports.
HoustonLazaro Cardenas
Servicing industrial and bulk goods.
PanamaManzanillo
Key for Central American trade.
CartagenaVeracruz
Supporting South American exports.
Santo DomingoLazaro Cardenas
Facilitating regional Caribbean trade.
From Mexico (exports)
VeracruzMiami
Exporting automotive parts and agricultural goods.
Lazaro CardenasHouston
Shipping industrial products and raw materials.
ManzanilloPanama
A crucial route for global trade connections.
VeracruzCartagena
Supporting South American imports.
Export clearance included on every route.
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Container shipping to Mexico for specific industries
Industry solutions, from auto parts to electronics, with the documentation and NOM evidence each commodity demands.
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Tell us what you ship and from where. An advisor with decades on the route replies within one business day with your rate, next sailing and the documents you need.
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Documents we prepare for you
Bill of lading (BL) · Commercial invoice · Packing list
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Daniel Zapata · Operations Director
Dani prices your lane himself and confirms rate, sailing and documents, in English or Spanish. Answered by him, not a machine.
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Global freight forwarder headquartered in Miami since 1992. Ocean, air and road freight, warehousing and container shipping worldwide.
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