Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Mexico and Canada is 31 days 2h. Ships depart from Lazaro Cardenas (MXLZC) and arrive at Vancouver (CAVAN) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Mexico and Canada?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Lazaro Cardenas (MXLZC) and arrive into Vancouver (CAVAN) around 31 days 2h later. These services are operated by MSC and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Mexico to Canada takes around 4h 51m. Flights depart from Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Gustavo Díaz Ordaz (PVR) and arrive at Regina International Airport (YQR).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Mexico and Canada?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Gustavo Díaz Ordaz (PVR) and Regina International Airport (YQR) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by WestJet and the typical transit time is around 4h 51m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Mexico and Canada. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 4 days 2h to send cargo via road from Mexico and Canada. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Mexico to Canada by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico and Canada by cargo ship is 6,124 Nautical Miles (11,342 Kilometres / 7,048 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Lazaro Cardenas (MXLZC) and Vancouver (CAVAN).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Mexico to Canada?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico and Canada by road is 3,631 Kilometres (2,256 Miles) and will typically take around 4 days 2h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Mexico to Canada by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico and Canada by air is around 3,313 Kilometres (2,058 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Gustavo Díaz Ordaz (PVR) and Regina International Airport (YQR).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

1.48t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Mexico to Canada. 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 to Canada?

Accepted Answer

312kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Mexico to Canada. 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
WestJet	1-2 times a week	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
WestJet	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+3 others
Flair Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737MAX 8
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Andes → CALEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CALEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
TA4 → CAE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AL4 → AT2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
MGX / TA11 → MCA / MMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
AL4 → AT1	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 to Canada By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Mexico to Canada by Air freight

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Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Gustavo Díaz Ordaz to Regina International Airport

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Lazaro Cardenas to Vancouver

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