Trucking · Lázaro Cárdenas → Altamira
Trucking from Lázaro Cárdenas to Altamira
Lázaro Cárdenas to Altamira is about 809 km by road. Plan on 2–3 days door to door.
- Distance
- 809 km
- Transit
- 2–3 days
- Service
- FTL & LTL
Lane at a glance
Route facts
We move full truckloads and consolidated shipments with verified carriers, and coordinate customs on both sides when the lane is international.
- Origin
- Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico
- Destination
- Altamira, Mexico
- Distance
- 809 km
- Estimated transit
- 2–3 days
- Equipment
- 53' dry van · flatbed · reefer · FTL/LTL
- Incoterms
- EXW · FCA · FOB · CIF · DAP · DDP
How it works
From quote to delivery
- 01
Quote and unit assignment
Tell us origin, destination, cargo and unit type; we assign a verified carrier.
- 02
Loading
Loading in Lázaro Cárdenas with the transport documents in order.
- 03
Line haul
About 809 km of road, 2–3 days including loading windows.
- 04
Delivery
Delivery in Altamira with proof of delivery.
Checklist
Documents and cost drivers
Documents to import into Mexico
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Carta Porte (CFDI with Carta Porte complement) for the Mexican leg
- 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
- Mexican export pedimento at origin
What drives the price on this lane
- Full truckload (FTL) vs. less-than-truckload (LTL)
- Distance and unit type (dry van, flatbed, reefer)
- Border crossing and transfer truck when the lane is international
- Customs clearance on each side of the border
- Loading/unloading time and detention
- 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 trucking from Lázaro Cárdenas to Altamira take?+
Estimated transit is 2–3 days. Direct services sit at the low end; transshipment, peak season or inspections push it to the high end.
How far is Lázaro Cárdenas from Altamira?+
About 809 km by road.
How much does trucking from Lázaro Cárdenas to Altamira cost?+
It depends on unit type and whether it is FTL or LTL, the season and surcharges. Send your cargo details on WhatsApp and we reply with a written quote.
What documents do I need to import into Mexico?+
Commercial invoice; Packing list; Carta Porte (CFDI with Carta Porte complement) for the Mexican leg; 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.
Ready to move your cargo?
Send origin, destination and cargo details — we reply with a written quote.