Ocean Freight · China → Mexico
Ocean Freight from China to Mexico
24 port combinations connect China and Mexico in our network. The shortest, Shanghai → Ensenada, is 5,817 nautical miles; transit across the lane ranges 14–38 days port to port.
- Distance
- 5,817 nm
- Transit
- 14–38 days estimated port to port, subject to carrier
- Service
- FCL & LCL
Lane at a glance
Route facts
GoForwarder books full-container (FCL) and consolidated (LCL) space on this lane, coordinates pickup and export in China, and hands the cargo to import clearance and final delivery in Mexico.
- Origin
- China
- Destination
- Mexico
- Distance
- from 5,817 nm (10,773 km)
- Estimated transit
- 14–38 days estimated port to port, subject to carrier
- Routing via
- Panama Canal
- Equipment
- FCL 20', 40', 40' HC · reefer · LCL
- Incoterms
- EXW · FCA · FOB · CIF · DAP · DDP
Live network
Loads in motion
Origin, destination and mode as the operation reports them. No names, prices or file numbers.
Guangzhou, ChinaCelaya, Mexico
Ocean · LCLQuoting
265 hours ago
Shanghai, ChinaManzanillo, Mexico
OceanQuoting
558 hours ago
Ningbo, ChinaZamora, Mexico
OceanQuoting
604 hours ago
Qingdao, ChinaManzanillo, Mexico
OceanQuoting
617 hours ago
Xiamen, ChinaEnsenada, Mexico
Ocean · LCLQuoting
617 hours ago
Shanghai, ChinaManzanillo, Mexico
Ocean · 40HCQuoting
617 hours ago
Network
Main port pairs
| Origin | Destination | Distance | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai | Ensenada | 5,817 nm | 14–22 days estimated port to port, subject to carrier |
| Qingdao | Ensenada | 5,843 nm | 14–22 days estimated port to port, subject to carrier |
| Ningbo | Ensenada | 5,887 nm | 15–22 days estimated port to port, subject to carrier |
| Dalian | Ensenada | 5,906 nm | 15–22 days estimated port to port, subject to carrier |
| Tianjin | Ensenada | 6,054 nm | 15–23 days estimated port to port, subject to carrier |
| Xiamen | Ensenada | 6,253 nm | 15–23 days estimated port to port, subject to carrier |
| Shenzhen | Ensenada | 6,583 nm | 16–24 days estimated port to port, subject to carrier |
| Guangzhou | Ensenada | 6,594 nm | 16–24 days estimated port to port, subject to carrier |
| Shanghai | Mazatlán | 6,707 nm | 16–25 days estimated port to port, subject to carrier |
| Qingdao | Mazatlán | 6,733 nm | 17–25 days estimated port to port, subject to carrier |
| Ningbo | Mazatlán | 6,777 nm | 17–25 days estimated port to port, subject to carrier |
| Dalian | Mazatlán | 6,796 nm | 17–25 days estimated port to port, subject to carrier |
| Shanghai | Guaymas | 6,931 nm | 17–26 days estimated port to port, subject to carrier |
| Tianjin | Mazatlán | 6,943 nm | 17–26 days estimated port to port, subject to carrier |
| Shanghai | Manzanillo | 6,957 nm | 17–26 days estimated port to port, subject to carrier |
| Shanghai | Lázaro Cárdenas | 6,957 nm | 17–26 days estimated port to port, subject to carrier |
| Qingdao | Guaymas | 6,957 nm | 17–26 days estimated port to port, subject to carrier |
| Qingdao | Manzanillo | 6,982 nm | 17–26 days estimated port to port, subject to carrier |
| Qingdao | Lázaro Cárdenas | 6,982 nm | 17–26 days estimated port to port, subject to carrier |
| Ningbo | Guaymas | 7,001 nm | 17–26 days estimated port to port, subject to carrier |
| Dalian | Guaymas | 7,020 nm | 17–26 days estimated port to port, subject to carrier |
| Ningbo | Manzanillo | 7,026 nm | 17–26 days estimated port to port, subject to carrier |
| Ningbo | Lázaro Cárdenas | 7,026 nm | 17–26 days estimated port to port, subject to carrier |
| Dalian | Manzanillo | 7,045 nm | 17–26 days estimated port to port, subject to carrier |
Destination guide
Import process from China to Mexico
A China→Mexico shipment usually starts with cargo data at origin (factory or CFS), booking of ocean FCL/LCL or air freight, and Chinese export formalities. After the main leg, the file continues with arrival at a Mexican gateway, import clearance (pedimento) with a licensed customs broker, and inland delivery — often trucking toward Monterrey and the surrounding industrial corridor.
Ocean FCL suits full containers when you control the cube and sealing. LCL consolidates smaller volumes at origin CFS before the sailing. Air freight is the option when the timeline or value of the SKU justifies chargeable-weight pricing instead of a container.
GoForwarder coordinates the freight forwarder layer and Mexican customs brokerage partners in one conversation. We do not publish fixed rates or guaranteed sailing/flight days here: those depend on the carrier schedule and your cargo details after quote.
Destination guide
Documents for China→Mexico imports
Typical documents include the commercial invoice, packing list, and the transport document — bill of lading (B/L) for ocean or air waybill (AWB) for air. On the Mexican side the import pedimento is filed by a licensed customs broker, together with the electronic value declaration and the importer’s registration requirements that apply to your case.
Additional permits or NOM compliance may apply depending on the tariff classification. Share product detail early so the file is aligned before departure. For packages already held by Mexican customs, see our guide on releasing a shipment retained in customs.
Destination guide
Mexican ports and transfer to Monterrey
Common ocean gateways for Asian cargo are Manzanillo and Lázaro Cárdenas on the Pacific, and Veracruz on the Gulf. After clearance, inland trucking connects those ports with Monterrey and Nuevo León plants. Air cargo typically clears at major Mexican airports before the same inland leg.
If you need a customs broker oriented to Monterrey operations (Nuevo Laredo, Colombia NL, MTY airport), use our Monterrey customs broker page together with this China→Mexico lane.
Quote
Request a China→Mexico quote
Share origin, destination, mode, cargo type and weight/volume. We reply with a written quote — no published fixed rates on this page.
How it works
From quote to delivery
- 01
Quote and booking
Send cargo details on WhatsApp; we confirm the rate and book vessel space from China.
- 02
Pickup and export clearance
We coordinate container release, pickup and export customs in China.
- 03
Ocean transit
Sailing China → Mexico: about 14–38 days port to port, with tracking until arrival.
- 04
Import clearance
Customs clearance in Mexico, coordinated with our customs broker partners.
- 05
Final delivery
Drayage from the terminal to your warehouse, with proof of delivery.
Checklist
Documents and cost drivers
Documents to import into Mexico
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Bill of lading (B/L)
- Pedimento (import declaration) filed by a licensed Mexican customs broker
- MVE — Electronic Value Declaration (Manifestación de Valor Electrónica)
- Importer registered in the Padrón de Importadores (SAT)
- Certificate of origin (USMCA or other FTA) to claim a preferential tariff
- NOM compliance / permits when the tariff code requires them
What drives the price on this lane
- Base ocean freight (per container for FCL, per CBM for LCL)
- Bunker / fuel surcharges (BAF) and peak-season surcharges
- Terminal handling at origin and destination (THC)
- Documentation and B/L fees
- Customs clearance at both ends
- Drayage from the port to the final address
- Cargo insurance
- Mexican import duties and taxes: IGI, DTA and 16% VAT
Mexico · DOF
Exchange rate used for Mexican customs
$18.6188 MXN
USD FIX published in the DOF on November 13, 2026
Source: DOF / Banco de México
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the import process from China to Mexico?+
Book ocean FCL/LCL or air from China, complete export at origin, arrive at a Mexican gateway, file the import pedimento with a licensed broker, then deliver inland (for example to Monterrey). GoForwarder coordinates freight and Mexican clearance in one file.
Which documents do I need?+
Commercial invoice, packing list, and B/L (ocean) or AWB (air), plus the Mexican import pedimento and related importer requirements. Extra permits depend on the product’s tariff classification.
Which Mexican ports receive China cargo?+
Manzanillo and Lázaro Cárdenas on the Pacific and Veracruz on the Gulf are common gateways, with inland trucking available toward Monterrey after clearance.
When should I use air instead of ocean?+
Use air when urgency or value outweighs chargeable-weight cost. The sister air freight China→Mexico page covers that mode in more detail.
Do you publish prices or transit times on this page?+
No fixed prices or guaranteed transit days are published here. Send cargo details on the quote form or WhatsApp and we reply with a written proposal based on current carrier options.
From China to other destinations in Mexico
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