Ocean Freight · Lázaro Cárdenas → Vancouver
Ocean Freight from Lázaro Cárdenas to Vancouver
Lázaro Cárdenas (MXLZC), Mexico to Vancouver (CAVAN), Canada is a 2,520-nautical-mile ocean lane (4,667 km). The routing is an open-ocean passage with no canal transit. Port-to-port transit runs about 7–12 days, depending on whether the service is direct or transships at a hub.
- Distance
- 2,520 nm
- Transit
- 7–12 days
- 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 Mexico, and hands the cargo to import clearance and final delivery in Canada.
- Origin
- Lázaro Cárdenas (MXLZC), Mexico
- Destination
- Vancouver (CAVAN), Canada
- Distance
- 2,520 nm (4,667 km)
- Estimated transit
- 7–12 days
- Equipment
- FCL 20', 40', 40' HC · reefer · LCL
- Incoterms
- EXW · FCA · FOB · CIF · DAP · DDP
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 Lázaro Cárdenas.
- 02
Pickup and export clearance
We coordinate container release, pickup and export customs in Mexico.
- 03
Ocean transit
Sailing Lázaro Cárdenas → Vancouver: about 7–12 days port to port, with tracking until arrival.
- 04
Import clearance
Customs clearance in Canada, 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 Canada
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Bill of lading (B/L)
- Customs declaration through a Canadian customs broker (CARM)
- CUSMA certification of origin when applicable
- Mexican export pedimento at origin
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
Mexico · DOF
Exchange rate used for Mexican customs
$18.0710 MXN
USD FIX published in the DOF on September 30, 2026
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How long does ocean freight from Lázaro Cárdenas to Vancouver take?+
Estimated transit is 7–12 days port to port. Direct services sit at the low end; transshipment, peak season or inspections push it to the high end.
How far is Lázaro Cárdenas from Vancouver?+
About 2,520 nm (4,667 km) by sea.
How much does ocean freight from Lázaro Cárdenas to Vancouver cost?+
It depends on container size or volume (CBM), the season and surcharges. Send your cargo details on WhatsApp and we reply with a written quote.
FCL or LCL — which one do I need?+
Below roughly 15 m³, consolidated LCL is usually cheaper. Above that, a 20-foot container starts to pay off; a 40-foot container fits about 67 m³.
What documents do I need to import into Canada?+
Commercial invoice; Packing list; Bill of lading (B/L); Customs declaration through a Canadian customs broker (CARM); CUSMA certification of origin when applicable.
Do you handle Mexican customs?+
Yes. We coordinate the customs clearance in Mexico with licensed customs broker partners, so freight and customs move under one quote.
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Ready to move your cargo?
Send origin, destination and cargo details — we reply with a written quote.