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 32 days. 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 32 days later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC, MSC and Hapag-Lloyd.

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 5hrs. Flights depart from Los Cabos International Airport. (SJD) and arrive at Edmonton International Airport (YEG).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Mexico and Canada?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Los Cabos International Airport. (SJD) and Edmonton International Airport (YEG) depart every 4-6 weeks. These flights are serviced by WestJet and the typical transit time is around 5hrs.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Mexico and Canada. Cargo flights depart from General Mariano Escobedo International Airport (MTY) and arrive at Calgary International Airport (YYC) with departures Every 1-2 days and a average flight time of around 11h 23m. FedEx and Cargojet Airways operates  on this route.

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 3,373 Kilometres (2,096 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Los Cabos International Airport. (SJD) and Edmonton International Airport (YEG).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

1.8t 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

250kg 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	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 737MAX 8
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
FedExFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 767-300 Freighter
Cargojet AirwaysFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
WestJet	Daily	Boeing 737-700+2 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+2 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321+2 others
Air Canada	2-4 times a day	Airbus A321+3 others
Flair Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8
WestJet	2-4 times a day	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others

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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
CALEX	Direct	1-2 times a week	MSC
AN2 → WC3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 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

Mexico to Canada by Air freight

Quickest air route

Los Cabos International Airport. to Edmonton International Airport

Cargo flights

General Mariano Escobedo International Airport to Calgary International Airport

Most frequent

Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún to Calgary International Airport

Mexico to Canada by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Lazaro Cardenas to Vancouver

Mexico to Canada by Road

Quickest road route

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