Ocean Freight Route
HamburgLazaro Cardenas
DEHAMMXLZC
Distance
5,284 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings
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See specialized logistics solutions for moving freight between Germany and Mexico.
Logistics Infrastructure Profile
Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.
DE
Origin Port
Hamburg
Infrastructure Highlights
- Advanced container terminals with ship-to-shore cranes
- Integrated rail and barge connections to inland Germany
- Large-vessel capable berths accommodating ULCVs
- IT-integrated yard operations with terminal operating systems
Key Exports
Machinery and industrial equipmentAutomobiles and automotive partsChemicals and pharmaceuticalsRefined metals and metal productsConsumer goods and electronics
Export Compliance
Users must observe European Union and German export control regulations, particularly for dual-use goods.
MX
Destination Port
Lazaro Cardenas
Infrastructure Highlights
- Deep-water access channel supporting Post-Panamax and larger vessels
- Specialized automotive and Ro-Ro facilities for finished vehicle exports and imports
- On-dock rail connections linking to the national rail network and inland logistics hubs
- Modern 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.