Ocean Freight Route

ManzanilloChicago

MXZLO
USCHI
Distance
1,613 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

Manzanillo

Infrastructure Highlights

  • High-capacity container terminals equipped with ship-to-shore gantry cranes and extensive yard stacking areas
  • Specialized bulk and breakbulk berths for handling minerals, grains, and project cargo
  • Integrated road and rail links providing ground transport corridors to Guadalajara and central Mexico
  • Controlled-access customs and inspection facilities supporting streamlined cargo clearance

Key Exports

Manufactured goods and automotive partsAgricultural products (grains, sugar, coffee)Minerals and metal productsProcessed foods and beveragesConsumer goods and electronics re-exports

Export Compliance

Shippers are required to follow Mexican customs regulations, including accurate tariff classification and proper commercial documentation

US
Destination Port

Chicago

Infrastructure Highlights

  • High-capacity intermodal rail connections linking the port to major North American corridors
  • Efficient barge and bulk terminals on Lake Michigan and the Calumet River
  • Coordinated road access via Interstates I-90, I-94, and I-55 for regional and long-haul trucking
  • Comprehensive warehousing and distribution centers supporting transloading between ocean and inland freight

Key Imports

Consumer goods and retail merchandiseElectronics and electrical machineryIndustrial raw materials (steel, nonferrous metals, chemicals)Automotive components and finished vehicles (via rail and truck)Building materials and construction inputs

Import Regulations

All inbound cargo routed through Chicago is subject to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, including proper entry filings and security screenings.

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