Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Mexico and United States is 17 days 15h. Ships depart from Altamira (MXATM) and arrive at Freeport (USFPO) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Mexico and United States?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Altamira (MXATM) and arrive into Freeport (USFPO) around 17 days 15h later. These services are operated by Grimaldi and Grimaldi.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Mexico to United States takes around 3h 12m. Flights depart from Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún (CUN) and arrive at Tulsa International Airport (TUL).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Mexico and United States?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún (CUN) and Tulsa International Airport (TUL) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Sun Country Airlines and the typical transit time is around 3h 12m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Mexico and United States. 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 United States by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 20h 57m to send cargo via road from Mexico and United States. 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 United States by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico and United States by cargo ship is 3,900 Nautical Miles (7,222 Kilometres / 4,488 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Altamira (MXATM) and Freeport (USFPO).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Mexico to United States?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico and United States by road is 1,923 Kilometres (1,195 Miles) and will typically take around 20h 57m to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Mexico to United States by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico and United States by air is around 1,901 Kilometres (1,181 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún (CUN) and Tulsa International Airport (TUL).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

307kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Mexico to United States. 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 United States?

Accepted Answer

109kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Mexico to United States. 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
Sun Country Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Southwest Airlines	Daily	Boeing 737MAX 8
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MED USA MEX SVC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Grimaldi
MED USA MEX SVC	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Grimaldi
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
CALEX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AN2 → WC5	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 United States By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Mexico to United States by Air freight

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