Ocean Freight · Mexico → India
Ocean Freight from Mexico to India
24 port combinations connect Mexico and India in our network. The shortest, Progreso → Mundra, is 9,410 nautical miles; transit across the lane ranges 23–40 days port to port.
- Distance
- 9,410 nm
- Transit
- 23–40 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 India.
- Origin
- Mexico
- Destination
- India
- Distance
- from 9,410 nm (17,427 km)
- Estimated transit
- 23–40 days
- Routing via
- Suez Canal, Strait of Gibraltar, Bab-el-Mandeb, Strait of Malacca and Panama Canal
- Equipment
- FCL 20', 40', 40' HC · reefer · LCL
- Incoterms
- EXW · FCA · FOB · CIF · DAP · DDP
Network
Main port pairs
| Origin | Destination | Distance | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Progreso | Mundra | 9,410 nm | 23–33 days |
| Progreso | Nhava Sheva (Mumbai) | 9,423 nm | 23–33 days |
| Ensenada | Chennai | 9,454 nm | 23–33 days |
| Coatzacoalcos | Mundra | 9,771 nm | 24–34 days |
| Coatzacoalcos | Nhava Sheva (Mumbai) | 9,785 nm | 24–34 days |
| Veracruz | Mundra | 9,811 nm | 24–34 days |
| Veracruz | Nhava Sheva (Mumbai) | 9,825 nm | 24–34 days |
| Altamira | Mundra | 9,854 nm | 24–34 days |
| Tampico | Mundra | 9,854 nm | 24–34 days |
| Altamira | Nhava Sheva (Mumbai) | 9,868 nm | 24–34 days |
| Tampico | Nhava Sheva (Mumbai) | 9,868 nm | 24–34 days |
| Mazatlán | Chennai | 10,336 nm | 25–36 days |
| Ensenada | Nhava Sheva (Mumbai) | 10,363 nm | 25–36 days |
| Progreso | Chennai | 10,475 nm | 25–36 days |
| Guaymas | Chennai | 10,560 nm | 26–36 days |
| Manzanillo | Chennai | 10,586 nm | 26–37 days |
| Lázaro Cárdenas | Chennai | 10,586 nm | 26–37 days |
| Ensenada | Mundra | 10,697 nm | 26–37 days |
| Coatzacoalcos | Chennai | 10,836 nm | 26–37 days |
| Veracruz | Chennai | 10,876 nm | 26–37 days |
| Altamira | Chennai | 10,920 nm | 27–38 days |
| Tampico | Chennai | 10,920 nm | 27–38 days |
| Manzanillo | Mundra | 11,040 nm | 27–38 days |
| Lázaro Cárdenas | Mundra | 11,040 nm | 27–38 days |
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 Mexico.
- 02
Pickup and export clearance
We coordinate container release, pickup and export customs in Mexico.
- 03
Ocean transit
Sailing Mexico → India: about 23–40 days port to port, with tracking until arrival.
- 04
Import clearance
Customs clearance in India, 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 India
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Bill of lading (B/L)
- Certificate of origin
- Import declaration under India customs rules
- 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 Mexico to India take?+
Estimated transit is 23–40 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 Mexico from India?+
The shortest pair is 9,410 nm (17,427 km) by sea via the Suez Canal, Strait of Gibraltar, Bab-el-Mandeb, Strait of Malacca and Panama Canal.
How much does ocean freight from Mexico to India 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 India?+
Commercial invoice; Packing list; Bill of lading (B/L); Certificate of origin; Import declaration under India customs rules.
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.
From Mexico to other destinations in India
Ready to move your cargo?
Send origin, destination and cargo details — we reply with a written quote.