Ocean Freight Route

Lazaro CardenasChicago

MXLZC
USCHI
Distance
1,618 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

MX
Origin 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 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

Exporters must comply with Mexican customs regulations, including accurate tariff classification and proper electronic documentation through the customs system.

US
Destination Port

Chicago

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Well-developed intermodal rail connections linking the port to major North American corridors
  • Upgraded barge and bulk terminals on Lake Michigan and the Calumet River
  • Seamless road access via Interstates I-90, I-94, and I-55 for regional and long-haul trucking
  • Robust warehousing and distribution centers supporting transloading between ocean and inland freight

Key Imports

Consumer goods and retail merchandiseElectronics and electrical machineryIndustrial raw materials (steel, nonferrous metals, chemicals)Automotive components and finished vehicles (via rail and truck)Building materials and construction inputs

Import Regulations

International shipments routed through Chicago is subject to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, including proper entry filings and security screenings.

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