Ocean Freight Route

Lazaro CardenasDallas-Fort Worth

MXLZC
DFW
Distance
936 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

  • 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.

DF
Destination Port

Dallas-Fort Worth

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Extensive intermodal rail connections enable efficient transfers between air cargo facilities and regional distribution centers.
  • High-capacity air cargo terminals at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport process significant volumes of international freight with temperature-controlled storage and express handling capabilities.
  • Robust 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.
  • Purpose-built logistics parks and foreign trade zones near the airport serve value-added services such as cross-docking, light assembly, and bonded warehousing.

Key Imports

Consumer electronics and appliancesApparel, footwear, and retail goodsAutomotive parts and finished vehicles (via rail/ground from coastal ports)Industrial inputs and raw materialsPharmaceuticals and medical devices

Import Regulations

All inbound cargo are subject to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, including advance electronic manifest and security filing requirements.

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