Ocean Freight Route

AltamiraDetroit

MXATM
USDET
Distance
1,400 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

MX
Origin Port

Altamira

Infrastructure Highlights

  • High-draft berths capable of handling long-haul ocean-going vessels
  • Dedicated terminals for box, chemical, and breakbulk operations
  • Well-connected road and rail access to the industrial corridor of Northern Mexico
  • Large-scale petrochemical and industrial park facilities adjacent to the port area

Key Exports

Petrochemicals and chemical productsRefined petroleum productsSteel and metal productsAutomotive parts and industrial machineryAgricultural commodities (grains and oilseeds)

Export Compliance

Shippers are required to follow Mexican customs and health and safety regulations for chemical and agricultural cargo.

US
Destination Port

Detroit

Infrastructure Highlights

  • A range of general cargo and bulk terminals along the Detroit River
  • Efficient intermodal connections to Class I railroads and interstate highways
  • Purpose-built facilities for handling steel, project cargo, and breakbulk shipments
  • Continuous navigation supported by Great Lakes–St. Lawrence Seaway icebreaking services

Key Imports

Automotive components and subassembliesConsumer goods and electronicsIndustrial raw materials (steel, nonferrous metals, plastics)Chemicals and petrochemical productsMachinery and capital equipment

Import Regulations

All inbound cargo is subject to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requirements where applicable.

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