Ocean Freight Route

Lazaro CardenasKansas City

MXLZC
MCI
Distance
1,330 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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See specialized logistics solutions for moving freight between Mexico and United States.

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.

MC
Destination Port

Kansas City

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Well-developed rail interchanges linking Kansas City to major U.S. seaports on the Gulf and Pacific coasts
  • Large-scale logistics parks supporting nationwide ground freight consolidation and deconsolidation
  • Convenient air freight connections via Kansas City International Airport to key domestic hubs
  • Coordinated highway and rail systems along Interstates I-35, I-70, and I-29 for north–south and east–west freight flows

Key Imports

Consumer goods and retail merchandiseElectronics and appliancesAutomotive components and finished vehicles (via rail from coastal ports)Industrial inputs and raw materialsBuilding materials and construction products

Import Regulations

Most ocean-borne imports clear customs at coastal ports and then move inland to Kansas City for distribution

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