Ocean Freight Route
Lazaro CardenasColon
MXLZCPACTB
Distance
1,397 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
- 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 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
All export operations must observe Mexican customs regulations, including accurate tariff classification and proper electronic documentation through the customs system.
PA
Destination Port
Colon
Infrastructure Highlights
- Direct access to the Atlantic entrance of the Panama Canal
- Modern container terminals with ship-to-shore gantry cranes
- Extensive yard space and on-dock warehousing facilities
- Rail-connected links to the Panama Canal Railway and national highway network
Key Imports
Consumer goods and electronicsVehicles and machineryIndustrial equipment and partsFoodstuffs and beveragesConstruction materials
Import Regulations
Arriving shipments require Panamanian customs clearance and possible inspection at the terminal.