Ocean Freight Route

AltamiraLazaro Cardenas

MXATM
MXLZC
Distance
368 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

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Origin Port

Altamira

Infrastructure Highlights

  • High-draft berths capable of handling large container and bulk vessels
  • Dedicated terminals for containerized, petrochemical, and project cargo operations
  • Well-connected road and rail access to the Tamaulipas and Nuevo León industrial zones
  • Large-scale petrochemical and industrial park facilities directly connected 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 relevant sanitary and phytosanitary regulations for chemical and agricultural cargo.

MX
Destination Port

Lazaro Cardenas

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Large-vessel-capable access channel supporting Post-Panamax and larger vessels
  • Purpose-built automotive and Ro-Ro facilities for finished vehicle exports and imports
  • Direct rail connections linking to the national rail network and inland logistics hubs
  • High-capacity container terminals with ship-to-shore gantry cranes and extensive yard space

Key Imports

Industrial machinery and equipmentConsumer goods and electronicsAutomotive components and CKD/SKD kitsChemicals and petrochemical productsContainerized general cargo

Import Regulations

All inbound cargo requires complete commercial documentation, including invoice, packing list, and compliant HS codes for Mexican customs clearance.

Altamira to Lazaro Cardenas Ocean Freight | DNA Supply Chain