Ocean Freight Route
Long BeachAltamira
USLGBMXATM
Distance
1,266 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings
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Logistics Infrastructure Profile
Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.
US
Origin Port
Long Beach
Infrastructure Highlights
- High-capacity container terminals with on-dock rail connections
- Deep-water berths suitable for ultra-large container vessels
- Integrated intermodal links to major freeways and national rail networks
- Advanced environmental and shore power systems for deep-sea carriers
Key Exports
Containerized manufactured goods and machineryAgricultural products and foodstuffsChemicals and petrochemical productsWastepaper, scrap metal, and recyclablesElectronics and high-value consumer goods
Export Compliance
Shippers must ensure compliance with U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and any relevant sanctions programs before cargo is loaded.
MX
Destination Port
Altamira
Infrastructure Highlights
- High-draft berths capable of handling Panamax and post-Panamax vessels
- Dedicated terminals for containerized, petrochemical, and project cargo operations
- Well-connected road and rail access to the Tamaulipas and Nuevo León industrial zones
- Large-scale petrochemical and industrial park facilities integrated with the port area
Key Imports
Crude oil and feedstock for petrochemical plantsIndustrial equipment and machineryChemicals and additivesContainerized consumer goodsConstruction materials
Import Regulations
All imported goods must meet Mexican customs clearance procedures, including proper tariff treatment and tax calculation.