Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Mexico City and Charlotte is 14 days 18h. Ships depart from Lazaro Cardenas (MXLZC) and arrive at Charleston (USCHS) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Lazaro Cardenas (MXLZC) and arrive into Charleston (USCHS) around 14 days 18h later. These services are operated by Maersk, MSC, MSC, CMA CGM, MSC, ONE and COSCO.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Mexico City to Charlotte takes around 4h 13m. Flights depart from Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez (MEX) and arrive at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Mexico City and Charlotte?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez (MEX) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by American Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines, American Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Air Canada and Air Canada and the typical transit time is around 4h 13m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Mexico City and Charlotte. Cargo flights depart from Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles (NLU) and arrive at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 10hrs. UPS Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 2 days 19h to send cargo via road from Mexico City and Charlotte. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico City and Charlotte by cargo ship is 2,671 Nautical Miles (4,947 Kilometres / 3,074 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Veracruz (MXVER) and Charleston (USCHS).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico City and Charlotte by road is 2,512 Kilometres (1,561 Miles) and will typically take around 2 days 19h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico City and Charlotte by air is around 2,503 Kilometres (1,555 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez (MEX) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

684kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Mexico City to Charlotte. 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 Mexico City to Charlotte?

Accepted Answer

188kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Mexico City to Charlotte. 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
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8
American Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 737-800+3 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+3 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 737MAX 8+5 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+4 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+3 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+3 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800+3 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 757+2 others
United Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others
Air Canada	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
UPS AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
US1 / TP11	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AZTEC → Amberjack	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SIERRA → USA to SAEC String 1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
PEX2 / CAX1 → AMERXL / NEWS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
CALEX → USA to SAEC String 1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AN1 / AX1 → FLX / CMA - AMERXL \| COSCO - NEWS \| ONE - FLX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
WSA2 → NEWS	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	COSCO

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Mexico Gulf Express	Direct	2-4 times a week	MSC
CCS → ZXB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
Canada Gulf Bridge → Mexico Gulf Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MEDGULF → Mexico Gulf Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
INDUSA → USA to SAEC String 1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Canada Gulf Bridge → USA to SAEC String 1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
GCS → CMA - AMERXL \| COSCO - NEWS \| ONE - FLX	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd
MEDGULF → USA to SAEC String 1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MGX / TA11 → AL6 / TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk

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

Mexico City to Charlotte by Air freight

Quickest air route

Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez to Charlotte Douglas International Airport

Cargo flights

Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles to Charlotte Douglas International Airport

Mexico City to Charlotte by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Lazaro Cardenas to Charleston

Closest seaports

Veracruz to Charleston

Mexico City to Charlotte by Road

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