Ocean Freight Route

Dallas-Fort WorthLazaro Cardenas

DFW
MXLZC
Distance
936 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

DF
Origin Port

Dallas-Fort Worth

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Integrated intermodal rail connections enable efficient transfers between air cargo facilities and regional distribution centers.
  • Modern air cargo terminals at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport handle significant volumes of international freight with temperature-controlled storage and express handling capabilities.
  • Dense highway networks, including Interstates I-35, I-20, and I-30, offer fast ground access from the airport to major distribution hubs across the central United States.
  • Specialized logistics parks and foreign trade zones near the airport serve value-added services such as cross-docking, light assembly, and bonded warehousing.

Key Exports

Electronics and high-tech equipmentAerospace and aviation componentsIndustrial machinery and equipmentAutomotive parts and vehiclesAgricultural and food products (including meat and processed foods)

Export Compliance

Exporters should comply with U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) for controlled technologies moving through Dallas/Fort Worth.

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

Imports must include complete commercial documentation, including invoice, packing list, and compliant HS codes for Mexican customs clearance.

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