Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Mexico City and Detroit is 4 days 19h. Ships depart from Altamira (MXATM) and arrive at Baltimore (USBAL) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Altamira (MXATM) and arrive into Baltimore (USBAL) around 4 days 19h later. These services are operated by Grimaldi and Grimaldi.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Mexico City to Detroit takes around 3h 29m. Flights depart from Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles (NLU) and arrive at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Mexico City and Detroit?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles (NLU) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) depart every 4-6 weeks. These flights are serviced by Kalitta Air, UPS Airlines and Cargolux and the typical transit time is around 3h 29m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Mexico City and Detroit. Cargo flights depart from Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles (NLU) and arrive at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 3h 29m. Kalitta Air, UPS Airlines and Cargolux operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 1 day 14h to send cargo via road from Mexico City and Detroit. 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 Detroit by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico City and Detroit by cargo ship is 2,189 Nautical Miles (4,055 Kilometres / 2,520 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Veracruz (MXVER) and Baltimore (USBAL).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico City and Detroit by road is 3,725 Kilometres (2,314 Miles) and will typically take around 1 day 14h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico City and Detroit by air is around 3,564 Kilometres (2,215 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez (MEX) and Windsor Airport (YQG).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

173kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Mexico City to Detroit. 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 Detroit?

Accepted Answer

302kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Mexico City to Detroit. 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
Kalitta AirFreighter	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter
UPS AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+2 others
CargoluxFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air Canada	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MED USA MEX SVC	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Grimaldi
NAWAS3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Grimaldi
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MED USA MEX SVC	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Grimaldi
NAWAS3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Grimaldi
INDUSA → USA to SAEC String 1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Saint Petersburg - Baltimore	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	ARRC
GCS → USW	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd

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

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Mexico City to Detroit by Air freight

Quickest air route

Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Closest airports

Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez to Windsor Airport

Mexico City to Detroit by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Altamira to Baltimore

Closest seaports

Veracruz to Baltimore

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