Ground Freight Route

Lazaro CardenasAtlanta

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Distance
2,494 km
Ground Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Departures

Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

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Origin Port

Lazaro Cardenas

Infrastructure Highlights

  • High-draft access channel supporting Post-Panamax and larger vessels
  • Dedicated automotive and Ro-Ro facilities for finished vehicle exports and imports
  • Integrated rail connections linking to the national rail network and inland logistics hubs
  • Upgraded container terminals with ship-to-shore gantry cranes and extensive yard space

Key Exports

Automobiles and automotive partsSteel and metal productsMinerals and bulk commodities (including iron ore and coal)Manufactured goods and machineryAgricultural products (such as grains and fertilizers)

Export Compliance

Shippers are required to follow Mexican customs regulations, including accurate tariff classification and proper electronic documentation through the customs system.

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Destination Port

Atlanta

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Well-developed interstate highway connectivity via I-75, I-85, and I-20 facilitates high-volume ground freight.
  • Strategic air cargo operations at Hartsfield–Jackson process time-sensitive and high-value shipments.
  • Well-connected rail infrastructure with Class I railroads enables intermodal transfers between air and ground networks.
  • Up-to-date warehousing and distribution centers in the metro area support regional and national fulfillment.

Key Imports

Consumer electronics and appliancesApparel, footwear, and retail goodsAutomotive components and finished vehicles (via rail/truck from seaports)Industrial machinery and capital equipmentPharmaceuticals and healthcare products

Import Regulations

All inbound cargo moving through Atlanta must comply with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations and accurate customs declarations.

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