Ground Freight Route

MiamiLazaro Cardenas

USMIA
MXLZC
Distance
2,428 km
Ground Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Departures

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Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

US
Origin Port

Miami

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Deep-draft container berths with advanced ship-to-shore gantry cranes
  • Integrated on-dock and near-dock intermodal connections to Class I rail networks and major highways
  • Major international air cargo facilities at Miami International Airport with specialized freight terminals and cold-chain infrastructure
  • Cruise and passenger terminals adjacent to cargo facilities, enabling combined logistics and tourism flows

Key Exports

Pharmaceuticals and medical productsPerishable goods (fruits, vegetables, flowers, seafood)Electronics and telecommunications equipmentAutomotive parts and machineryRe-exports of consumer goods to Latin America and the Caribbean

Export Compliance

Exporters must comply with U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and verify all parties against U.S. denied and restricted party lists.

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

Imports must include complete commercial documentation, including invoice, packing list, and compliant HS codes for Mexican customs clearance.

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