Ocean Freight Route

TampaManzanillo

USTPA
MXZLO
Distance
1,315 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

Tampa

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Deep-water berths capable of handling Panamax-class vessels
  • Specialized petroleum and liquid bulk terminals
  • On-dock rail connections linking to major U.S. rail networks
  • Modern container handling equipment and yard management systems

Key Exports

Phosphate and fertilizer productsAgricultural commodities and food productsConstruction materials and building productsIndustrial machinery and equipmentScrap metal and recyclables

Export Compliance

Exporters must comply with U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and any applicable ITAR controls

MX
Destination Port

Manzanillo

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Advanced container terminals equipped with ship-to-shore gantry cranes and extensive yard stacking areas
  • Well-developed bulk and breakbulk berths for handling minerals, grains, and project cargo
  • Connected road and rail links providing ground transport corridors to Guadalajara and central Mexico
  • Regulated customs and inspection facilities supporting streamlined cargo clearance

Key Imports

Containerized consumer goods and retail productsMachinery, equipment, and industrial inputsChemicals and petrochemical productsAutomotive vehicles and componentsSteel, plastics, and construction materials

Import Regulations

Imports require full customs declarations, accurate valuation, and adherence to Mexican NOM technical standards where applicable

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