Ocean Freight · New York / New Jersey → Mazatlán
Ocean Freight from New York / New Jersey to Mazatlán
New York / New Jersey (USNYC), United States to Mazatlán (MXMZT), Mexico is a 4,127-nautical-mile ocean lane (7,643 km). Vessels on this routing transit the Panama Canal. Port-to-port transit runs about 10–17 days, depending on whether the service is direct or transships at a hub.
- Distance
- 4,127 nm
- Transit
- 10–17 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 United States, and hands the cargo to import clearance and final delivery in Mexico.
- Origin
- New York / New Jersey (USNYC), United States
- Destination
- Mazatlán (MXMZT), Mexico
- Distance
- 4,127 nm (7,643 km)
- Estimated transit
- 10–17 days
- Routing via
- Panama Canal
- 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 New York / New Jersey.
- 02
Pickup and export clearance
We coordinate container release, pickup and export customs in United States.
- 03
Ocean transit
Sailing New York / New Jersey → Mazatlán: about 10–17 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
$18.0710 MXN
USD FIX published in the DOF on September 30, 2026
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How long does ocean freight from New York / New Jersey to Mazatlán take?+
Estimated transit is 10–17 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 New York / New Jersey from Mazatlán?+
About 4,127 nm (7,643 km) by sea via the Panama Canal.
How much does ocean freight from New York / New Jersey to Mazatlán 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 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).
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 New York / New Jersey to other destinations in Mexico
Other origins in United States to Mazatlán
Ready to move your cargo?
Send origin, destination and cargo details — we reply with a written quote.