Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Detroit to Mexico City by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Detroit and Mexico City is 9 days 7h. Ships depart from Baltimore (USBAL) and arrive at Veracruz (MXVER) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Detroit and Mexico City?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Baltimore (USBAL) and arrive into Veracruz (MXVER) around 9 days 7h later. These services are operated by Grimaldi, Grimaldi, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, Grimaldi, MSC, MSC and MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Detroit to Mexico City by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Detroit to Mexico City takes around 4h 53m. Flights depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and arrive at Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez (MEX).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Detroit and Mexico City?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez (MEX) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Delta Air Lines, Aeromexico, American Airlines, United Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, American Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines and United Airlines and the typical transit time is around 4h 53m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Detroit and Mexico City?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Detroit and Mexico City. Cargo flights depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and arrive at Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 9h 56m. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

How long does it take to ship cargo from Detroit to Mexico City by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 1 day 14h to send cargo via road from Detroit and Mexico City. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Detroit to Mexico City by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Detroit and Mexico City by cargo ship is 2,443 Nautical Miles (4,524 Kilometres / 2,811 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Baltimore (USBAL) and Veracruz (MXVER).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Detroit to Mexico City?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Detroit and Mexico City by road is 3,729 Kilometres (2,317 Miles) and will typically take around 1 day 14h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Detroit to Mexico City by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Detroit and Mexico City by air is around 2,937 Kilometres (1,825 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez (MEX).

Question 10

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Detroit to Mexico City by sea?

Accepted Answer

200kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Detroit to Mexico City. This is calculated using the overall historical emissions of the average container ship on this trade lane and dividing it by the total projected capacity.

Question 11

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Detroit to Mexico City?

Accepted Answer

262kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Detroit to Mexico City. This is calculated by determining the total fuel burn output of various aircraft that typically fly this route and dividing it by the total available cargo capacity in KGs.

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A319
Aeromexico	Every 1-2 days	Embraer 190+3 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800+4 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+2 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800+1 others
Delta Air Lines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 767-300 (winglets)+9 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+3 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A319+4 others
American Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737-800+2 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Road Feeder Service+1 others
United Airlines	Daily	Airbus A319+3 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
FedExFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MED USA MEX SVC	Direct	N/A	Grimaldi
MED USA MEX SVC	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Grimaldi
USWASA Express → MEDGULF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NEUSEC 2 → MEDGULF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NEUSEC 2 → INDUSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
USWASA Express → INDUSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EMUSA → INDUSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
USA to SAEC String 1 → INDUSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
America → INDUSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NAWAS3	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Grimaldi
Indus Express → INDUSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Indus Express → Canada Gulf Bridge	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Empire → Canada Gulf Bridge	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Eagle → MEDGULF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Philadelphia Express → MEDGULF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Eagle → INDUSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
OL2 → INDUSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Philadelphia Express → INDUSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EMUSA → INDUSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NEUSEC 2 → INDUSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NEUSEC 2 → Canada Gulf Bridge	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AL1 / TA3 → AL4 / TA4	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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Detroit to Mexico City By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Detroit to Mexico City by Air freight

Quickest air route

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez

Cargo flights

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Adolfo López Mateos International Airport

Detroit to Mexico City by Container ship

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