Ocean Freight Route

Le HavreLazaro Cardenas

FRLEH
MXLZC
Distance
5,050 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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See specialized logistics solutions for moving freight between France and Mexico.

Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

FR
Origin Port

Le Havre

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Deep-water berths handle ultra-large container ships and tankers
  • Modern container terminals with STS gantry cranes
  • Extensive intermodal connections to inland France via dedicated freight rail lines and motorways
  • Specialized liquid bulk and petrochemical facilities handle the nearby industrial and refinery complexes

Key Exports

Refined petroleum products and petrochemicalsContainers with manufactured goods and consumer productsAutomotive parts and machineryAgricultural and food productsForest products and paper

Export Compliance

Exporters must comply with European Union and French export control regulations, including strategic items classification and licensing where applicable

MX
Destination 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 Imports

Industrial machinery and equipmentConsumer goods and electronicsAutomotive components and CKD/SKD kitsChemicals and petrochemical productsContainerized general cargo

Import Regulations

Every import shipment needs complete commercial documentation, including invoice, packing list, and compliant HS codes for Mexican customs clearance.

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