Ocean Freight Route

SavannahLazaro Cardenas

USSAV
MXLZC
Distance
1,422 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

Savannah

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Large-scale container terminals with neo-Panamax ship berths
  • Integrated rail connections via major railroads to inland distribution hubs
  • Well-developed interstate highway access linking to I-95 and I-16 for regional trucking
  • Modern yard equipment and gate systems supporting efficient intermodal operations

Key Exports

Forest products (paper, pulp, lumber)Agricultural commodities (soybeans, cotton, poultry products)Automobiles and machineryChemicals and plasticsConsumer goods and retail merchandise

Export Compliance

Exporters should ensure compliance with U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and verify all parties against U.S. denied party lists before booking cargo.

MX
Destination Port

Lazaro Cardenas

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Large-vessel-capable access channel supporting Post-Panamax and larger vessels
  • Purpose-built automotive and Ro-Ro facilities for finished vehicle exports and imports
  • Direct rail connections linking to the national rail network and inland logistics hubs
  • High-capacity 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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